As you read this, the North American continent’s underside is dribbling away into Earth’s molten mantle. And according to ...

If you’ve been searching for a weekend getaway that’s a quaint step back in time while immersing yourself into the local ...

A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience has revealed a subtle yet significant phenomenon beneath the North ...

According to USGS' list of latest earthquakes, there have been eight aftershocks reported near Julian, California. Most of them were around a 2.6 or 2.8 magnitude. The strongest was a magnitude 4.0 ...

When Hurricane Helene unleashed 15 inches of rain over two days in October 2024, the flood waters did not just recede quietly ...

Scientists discover massive deposits of this valuable resource sitting beneath the feet of millions of Americans.

Some roads are just meant to be traveled during daylight hours. Helen’s Bridge in Asheville, North Carolina is exactly that kind of place—a stone archway that transforms from picturesque historic ...

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

The combined drop of Upper and Lower Whitewater Falls (the latter extending into South Carolina) measures an astonishing 811 feet, dwarfing many more famous waterfalls. For comparison, Niagara Falls ...

"We do not, in fact, track homes," the USGS told News 13. Since Helene, the North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS) has identified 250 impacted properties in 13 western counties. NCGS continued to ...

This month, state officials voted unanimously to change the names of a creek and a hill on an Aleutian island in response to proposals arguing they were offensive and arbitrary. The features in ...

Alongside the announcement of their debut album Ripped and Torn (out June 6 through Matador Records), Chicago rock trio Lifeguard have mapped out a North American tour for the summer — including ...