U.S. Geological Survey

Miami—Some climbers dream of summiting Mount Everest. Others chase the tallest peaks in all 50 states. And then there are the truly rare mountaineers: those who aspire to reach the ...

Southern Kansas experienced a minor 4.5 magnitude earthquake that had its epicenter some two miles southwest of the ...

BEIJING–Two strong earthquakes shook the southwestern Chinese province of Sichuan on June 17, killing at least one person ...

The first comprehensive map of Mercury's surface has been published. Released May 6, the map is the product of data ...

The United States is closer than ever to fulfilling the vision of our Founding Fathers. By achieving energy ...