New map shows U.S. areas at risk of damaging earthquakes Hundreds of millions of people across the U.S. live in areas prone to damaging earthquakes, a new map from the U.S. Geological Survey shows.

According to the study, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and state geological agencies have spent over $1.99 billion compiling geologic maps since the early 1990s. That’s a lot of money.

The US Geological Survey creates earthquake shaking models designed to inform municipalities about building codes and insurance companies about the risk of seismic events.

Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key geologic mapping work.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) has released its first map of potential geologic hydrogen reserves in the United States, while Plug Power has secured a $1.66 billion US government loan guarantee ...

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake shook a portion of Utah early Thursday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

A preliminary 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Friday morning near the Northern California city of Redding, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake hit at 3:57 a.m. and was centered ...

A 2.8-magnitude earthquake hit a section of northeastern Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake was reported 10 kilometers north ...

A new geological survey has discovered enough lithium to meet global demand for the next six years. The study, led by the United States Geological Survey, discovered between 5 million and 19 ...