A massive volcano feared to erupt and devastate the West Coast has been undergoing several days of concerning seismic ...

USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground ...

Had one hoped to leave a time capsule for today’s Bostonians in the Permian period 250 million years ago, much less the Pliocene epoch four million years ago , they would have been completely, utterly ...

A ridiculous but instructive thought experiment involving deep time, plate tectonics, erosion and the slow death of the sun ...

This past spring, Swanson passed the milestone of having 50,000 students take the class from him over the years. It’s a number larger than the population of the British Columbia town he grew up in. He ...

If you’re looking to escape the usual green forests of Washington, the desert parks offer a completely different kind of ...

The U.S Geological Survey plans low-altitude flights in November over eastern Maine from the Downeast coast up into northern ...

The flights are part of a U.S. Geological Survey initiative that maps resources to better understand the nation's geology.

From weather patterns to chemical reactions, what contributes to how the sediment beneath your feet forms is complex and extensive. And if you’ve ever stopped to pick up a cool rock or check out the ...

The Brinkerhoff Geology Library supports students, faculty, and researchers with a focused collection of geological literature, maps, and data resources. It provides a quiet study environment and ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...