The USGS publishes a geological map that reveals the underground layers of the U.S. and supports environmental education and ...

A geologic map is made to show the reader information about the geological formations of the land, including detailed ...

Whether you're an avid rock collector or simply interested in the world around you — this new tool is designed to make ...

The USGS has unveiled a new interactive map that descriptively shows rocks across the U.S. as it pushes efforts to standardize resources.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. The German mining engineer Georgius Agricola (1494-1555) ...

The USGS publishes free topographic maps that show trails, rivers, and campsites in great detail for hikers, cyclists, and ...

Geologic maps are used to locate natural resources, such as water or oil, or the best place to hunt for fossils, but they can also be eye catching works of art. Sharon Purdy A low-lying topographic ...

Drawing on data from satellites and Apollo-era missions, scientists at the US Geological Survey (USGS), NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute have pieced together what they say is the first ...

More than 400 years after its discovery by astronomer Galileo Galilei, the largest moon in the solar system — Jupiter’s moon Ganymede — has finally claimed a spot on the map. A group of scientists led ...

A moderately strong, 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Japan on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey.