Geologic maps don’t make headlines. You probably haven’t seen one unless you work in energy, construction, or science. Yet, over the past century, these documents have quietly shaped the way ...

A minor, 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck in Southern California on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 5:16 p.m. Pacific time about 3 miles west of ...

A moderately strong, 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Guatemala on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological ...

A new first-of-its-kind map has identified potential locations of naturally occurring geologic hydrogen resources in the contiguous United States—a potentially huge untapped future energy source.

In geology, even small layers can tell big stories. But figuring out the origins of such small layers can be a challenge, ...

Geologic map of the asteroid belt. Circles identify the asteroid families from which our meteorites originate and letters mark the corresponding meteorite type.

image: Geologic Map of the Moon view more Credit: Image by Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences The world’s first high-definition geologic atlas of the whole Moon on a scale of ...

Smith's colourful and sophisticated geological map was based on his astute observation that rock layers (strata) could be identified by the fossils they contain. He noticed that the layers always ...

DeJong says the geology maps can help towns and individuals with hazard identification and management. they also help understand the plumbing beneath any given site and can provide insight into ...

The map could have applications from educating tourists to helping prospectors find gold and communities prepare for landslides.

Geologic map of the asteroid belt. Circles identify the asteroid families from which our meteorites originate and letters mark the corresponding meteorite type. The horizontal axis ranges from short ...