A helicopter dangling a massive, hula hoop-shaped sensor will soon be carrying out flights roughly 200 feet above the High Desert as part of a USGS research project, officials announced Tuesday. The ...

U.S. Geological Survey and scientists in South Dakota and neighboring states plan to conduct a low-flying study in four states to map the regions crucial underground minerals, hazards and — magma ...

USGS contractor to conduct low-level flights to map variations in the Earth's magnetic field, in a study of the geology of NC, VA, SC, and WV The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will be conducting ...

The U.S Geological Survey says the High Plains Aquifer, also known as the Ogallala, is losing groundwater likely due to increased groundwater pumping. The USGS released a report detailing an 8% ...

With a long nylon cord dangling down from the Benton Street bridge, Clint Van Schepen guided the roughly 4-foot-long red trimaran boat along the rising Iowa River. As he did, pacing down the length of ...

(Beyond Pesticides, December 12, 2008) A new study has found pesticides in surface waters around the United States. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) analyzed water from nine selected rivers, which ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - After a three-month pause, Kilauea volcano started erupting again at Halemaumau Crater early Wednesday, sending up lava fountains at the summit as high as 200 feet. As of ...

EVART, MI — Federal scientists are now measuring water levels where Nestle plans to increase its groundwater extraction for bottling under a controversial permit issued by Michigan regulators last ...