Preparedness starts with good information.
Before, during and after natural hazards, emergency managers need reliable information to understand what’s happening and make informed decisions.
USGS scientists collect, monitor, and analyze data on hazards such as earthquakes,
Why do scientists put bands on birds? KD1 gives us a chance to explain. 🦅
If you’ve been following the Big Bear Lake, California bald eagle family, you may have noticed a new eagle at the nest. KD1 (Kaydee) has recently been seen in the nest with Shadow following the loss of
Wildlife comes in all shapes, sizes and…gymnastic abilities. 🤸♂️
For National Wildlife Day, we're highlighting this rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa) from the Pacific Northwest.
Rough-skinned newts are known for their bright orange bellies and their ability to produce a
🚨 An updated view of the Nation’s geology is now available!
The USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program has expanded the Cooperative National Geologic Map to include Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories.
The map brings together decades of geologic mapping by state
