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New research shows prehistoric lake contributed to the birth of the Grand Canyon
April 16, 2026
New research shows prehistoric lake contributed to the birth of the Grand Canyon
RESTON, Va.
— A new collaborative study led by the U.S. Geological Survey provides strong evidence that the Grand Canyon was carved out by spillover...
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New AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide
March 31, 2026
New AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide
RESTON, Va. —
The U.S. Geological Survey released a new machine learning tool that forecasts droughts up to 90 days ahead nationwide. The tool may...
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Value of U.S. mineral production rose last year, driven by precious metals prices
February 6, 2026
Value of U.S. mineral production rose last year, driven by precious metals prices
The USGS releases Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, the first and most authoritative source for mineral production, trade and consumption data
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Woodford and Barnett shales
January 14, 2026
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Woodford and Barnett shales
RESTON, Va.
— The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of undiscovered gas and oil in the Woodford and Barnett shales in the Permian Basin...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered gas resources in Gulf Coast’s Haynesville Formation
December 17, 2025
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered gas resources in Gulf Coast’s Haynesville Formation
RESTON, Va.
— The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered gas and oil in the Haynesville Formation underlying the...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered gas resources in SW Wyoming’s Mesaverde Group and Lance Formation
December 4, 2025
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered gas resources in SW Wyoming’s Mesaverde Group and Lance Formation
RESTON, Va.
— The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered gas in the Mesaverde Group and Lance Formation in the...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources under Santa Barbara County, California
November 21, 2025
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources under Santa Barbara County, California
RESTON, Va.
— The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in formations under the Santa Maria Basin...
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USGS supports 13 states in joint work on critical minerals in mine waste
September 25, 2025
USGS supports 13 states in joint work on critical minerals in mine waste
RESTON, Va. --
The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded nearly $3 million in cooperative agreements to state geological surveys to study critical...
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USGS Unveils New National Geologic Map
August 28, 2025
USGS Unveils New National Geologic Map
In a significant advancement for geoscience, the U.S. Geological Survey has released the most detailed national-scale geologic map of the country to...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum System of SW Wyoming and NW Colorado
August 6, 2025
USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum System of SW Wyoming and NW Colorado
RESTON, Va.
— The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum system in...
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Adventure awaits: USGS releases detailed topographic maps designed for recreational use
July 31, 2025
Adventure awaits: USGS releases detailed topographic maps designed for recreational use
For outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and adventurers, maps are more than just a tool – they are a gateway to exploration. The U.S. Geological Survey has...
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USGS maps moon for water, supporting NASA mission
July 21, 2025
USGS maps moon for water, supporting NASA mission
RESTON, VA.
— The U.S. Geological Survey used cutting-edge Earth science to publish the first off-planet mineral prospectivity map – assessing likely...
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