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The USGS mission is to monitor, analyze, and predict current and evolving dynamics of complex human and natural Earth-system interactions and to deliver actionable intelligence at scales and timeframes relevant to decision makers.
Science
Science for a Changing World
What, where, and how we conduct and perform science about a changing world. Start with Science.
Science Explorer
Science Explorer
Mission Areas
Mission Areas
Programs
Programs
Unified Interior Regions
Unified Interior Regions
Science Centers
Science Centers
Observatories
Observatories
Laboratories
Laboratories
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Educational Resources
Educational Resources
Products
USGS Scientific Research Results
One of our primary functions is to provide quality scientific information to the public through our various products.
Data
Data
Maps
Maps
TopoView
TopoView
Multimedia Gallery
Multimedia Gallery
Publications
Publications
Web Tools
Web Tools
Software
Software
U.S. Board on Geographic Names
U.S. Board on Geographic Names
The National Map
The National Map
USGS Library
USGS Library
USGS Store
USGS Store
Park Passess
Park Passess
News
Dive into the World of Science
Read these stories and narratives to learn about news items, hot topics, expeditions underway, and much more.
Featured Stories
Featured Stories
News Releases
News Releases
Science Snippets
Science Snippets
Technical Announcements
Technical Announcements
Employees in the News
Employees in the News
Get Our News
Get Our News
Media Contacts
Media Contacts
I'm a Reporter
I'm a Reporter
Connect
Connect with Us
USGS is a world leader in the natural sciences through our scientific excellence and responsiveness to society's needs.
Headquarters
Headquarters
Locations
Locations
Staff Profiles
Staff Profiles
Social Media
Social Media
Careers
Careers
About
About USGS
We work with many partners to monitor, assess, and conduct targeted research on a wide range of natural hazards so that policy makers and the public.
Survey Manual
Survey Manual
Organization
Organization
Key Officials
Key Officials
Congressional
Congressional
Budget
Budget
Careers and Employees
Careers and Employees
Doing Business
Doing Business
Emergency Management
Emergency Management
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