The deep roots of Earth's oldest continents have long been thought to be unshakable. But a new seismic discovery suggests ...

US Geological Survey geologists estimated large potential for—and large uncertainty about—the amount of hydrogen ...

By mapping the subcellular architecture and protein interactions within cells, researchers can better understand how mutations contribute to pediatric cancers and other conditions.

Southern Utah’s Zion National Park attracts millions of visitors a year, and it is considered a top 10 National Park.

Coastal sites subsiding at rates of up to 10 mm/year, making them more vulnerable to sea-level rise, have been pinpointed in ...

Although the quake was relatively modest, it was reportedly felt in several surrounding communities, including Enumclaw (12.5 ...

Iowa isn’t exactly famous for dramatic landscapes – we’re talking about a state whose topographical claim to fame is having ...

A strong, 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck in the Solomon Sea on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey. A ...

A map from the USGS showed that some rivers were 23,000 percent of their normal median level or higher as of Friday morning.

Magma moves through Hawaiian rift zones as dikes, which are tabular sheets of magma that move laterally and vertically ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: Since parking is hard to find beyond the visitor center's main parking lot, opt for one of the park's free shuttles and pack a bag with a water bottle, a hat, sunscreen and ...

A summary of the major climate statistics recorded at this site is provided below. There is also an extended table with more statistics available. More detailed data for individual sites is available.