Featured Stories | U.S. Geological Survey Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ( or means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Featured Stories News Featured Stories News Releases Science Snippets Technical Announcements Media Contacts Browse in-depth stories highlighting the people, projects, and science shaping our organization. Subscribe (RSS feed) Filter Total Items: 601 He Ahi, He ʻĀina: From Fire Comes Land January 20, 2026 He Ahi, He ʻĀina: From Fire Comes Land Since December 23, 2024, an eruption has been intermittently active within the Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea on the island of Hawaiʻi... Read Article What a Solar Superstorm Could Mean for the US December 10, 2025 What a Solar Superstorm Could Mean for the US If a geomagnetic storm as large as the famed “Carrington Event” of 1859 were to occur today, it could adversely affect telecommunications and electric... Read Article Landsat at Work: USGS Informing Domestic Lithium Development September 17, 2025 Landsat at Work: USGS Informing Domestic Lithium Development Chances are, most people reading this story are using a device powered by a lithium-ion battery. Lithium is best known for powering batteries in... Read Article USGS releases aftershock forecast for M8.8 Russian Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake July 31, 2025 USGS releases aftershock forecast for M8.8 Russian Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake To learn more about the seismotectonics of the Kuril-Kamchatka subduction zone, check out our new geonarrative. Read Article Seeing Water from Space July 30, 2025 Seeing Water from Space Picture a remote Alaskan town connected to the outside world by a single bridge spanning a wild river. When massive ice blocks dam up rivers and then... Read Article USGS Geologic Mapping Project Supports Critical Mineral Exploration, Enhances Public Safety in the Southeast July 23, 2025 USGS Geologic Mapping Project Supports Critical Mineral Exploration, Enhances Public Safety in the Southeast Deep beneath the southeastern U.S. lies a hidden world of critical minerals and potential earthquake risks. A U.S. Geological Survey geologic mapping... Read Article It’s a hot topic: Geothermal energy, and how USGS science could help harness it July 7, 2025 It’s a hot topic: Geothermal energy, and how USGS science could help harness it Beneath the Western U.S. lies a vast, largely untapped reservoir of energy: geothermal heat. Read Article Explosive Colors: Unveiling the Mineral Magic Behind Fourth of July Fireworks July 1, 2025 Explosive Colors: Unveiling the Mineral Magic Behind Fourth of July Fireworks As vibrant fireworks light up the sky this Fourth of July, many may find themselves intrigued by the secrets behind their dazzling colors. The magic... Read Article Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Landslide Legacy June 9, 2025 Hurricane Helene’s Deadly Landslide Legacy In September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall and unleashed widespread and destructive flooding, damaging winds, and extensive landslide activity ... Read Article USGS Stands Ready for a Potentially Active Atlantic Hurricane Season May 29, 2025 USGS Stands Ready for a Potentially Active Atlantic Hurricane Season The 2025 Atlantic hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey is prepared to aid coastal ... Read Article USGS Coastal Storm Team gears up for 2025 hurricane season May 28, 2025 USGS Coastal Storm Team gears up for 2025 hurricane season As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, the U.S. Geological Survey Coastal Storm Team is leveraging data from past storms to support decision-makers... Read Article The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: How Wildfires Reshape Landscapes May 5, 2025 The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: How Wildfires Reshape Landscapes Wildfires reshape landscapes, both to the benefit and detriment of impacted areas. After the smoke clears, they can continue to cause hazards like ... Read Article Was this page helpful?