Copper is at the core of the American economy. It’s in the wires of our pervasive electronics, in the walls of homes and in ...

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck between Ridgecrest and California City Thursday afternoon, according to the USGS.The tremor was reported around 3:55 p.m., nor ...

According to United States Geological Survey monitoring, the Spokane River has dropped below 1,000 cubic feet per second.

That dazzling fireworks display? It’s more than just celebration—it’s chemistry in action. In this video, USGS reveals how the minerals behind red, green, and blue sparks—like strontium, barium, and ...

Burmese pythons have terrorized the Florida Everglades for years. Scientists are hoping robotic bunnies will end the ...

Ground shaking was strongest in Sand Point, with reports of "objects flying out of the pantry and off of shelves," noted the ...

An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolted the coast of the US state of Alaska on Wednesday. It took place at approximately 12:37 local time (2037 GMT), and the epicenter was found to be 54 miles (87 ...

Officials at the United States Geological Survey have tracked over 300 earthquakes beneath Washington State's Mt Rainier from ...

Lava in Hawaii, seismic shaking in Alaska and underwater rumblings near Oregon. Scientists say it’s not the end of the world, but it’s definitely worth watching.

More geological changes are occurring at Yellowstone National Park, as another hole forms in one of the park's basins.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of Alaska, prompting a tsunami warning across the state’s southern peninsula.

From hurricanes and floods to explosions and tornadoes, Texas has faced some of the nation’s most catastrophic events.