By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

Invasive fine fuels like cheatgrass are spreading across western landscapes, destroying ecosystems and increasing wildfire risks. FORT scientists evaluate habitat management practices to inform effective management and restoration of regions prone to invasion.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory produced a new map following a helicopter LiDAR survey of the ongoing Kīlauea summit tephra deposit and crater floor shortly after the end of lava fountaining episode 52 the morning of July 29, 2026. 

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

September is National Preparedness Month, so let’s take a minute to talk about a few simple steps that you can take to make a difference in how prepared you are for hazardous events.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

Benjamin Franklin said, “If you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”  As the past year in Hawaii has shown, hurricanes, eruptions, earthquakes, flooding, and severe weather can occur with little or no warning and result in power outages, disrupted roadways, and other impacts. Steps you take to prepare in advance for any one emergency can help you and your family be better prepared overall.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey today released Version 2.0 of the Cooperative National Geologic Map, expanding coverage to include Alaska, Hawaii, and most U.S. territories.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

The U.S. Geological Survey and Bureau of Land Management launched an updated version of the Land Treatment Exploration Tool.  

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

USGS scientists of the Disease Decision Analysis and Research (DDAR) group and their collaborators support the management of wildlife diseases in close coordination with state, federal, and tribal partners. DDAR efforts with decision makers enable rapid response to both persistent and emerging infectious disease issues. Learn more about the recent activities of this team below.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 03, 2026.

Invasive reptiles in the Greater Everglades, like the Burmese python and Argentine black and white tegu, are threatening ecosystems and pose a major challenge to long-term, costly restoration work in the region. USGS is leading science to improve understanding of these species and how to effectively management them.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 02, 2026.

USGS scientists estimated how quickly chronic wasting disease was spreading in multiple regions of North America and compared those rates to model predictions based on deer movement data.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 02, 2026.

Algal blooms in Lake Anna pose risks to recreation and water quality, with cyanobacteria occasionally producing low toxin levels. A 19‑month USGS study found blooms are driven by nutrients, temperature, sediment, wind, and boating activity. Seasonal storms and internal loading create conditions that support recurring blooms.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 02, 2026.

CDI Monthly Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month, from 11-12:30 pm Eastern Time. 

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 02, 2026.

Invasive brown treesnakes are the cause of significant ecological and economic damage on the island of Guam, including the local extinction or decline of 17 of Guam’s 18 native bird species, and numerous power outages across the island. Recent studies out of FORT advance early detection and rapid response to this invasive species, to aid managers in preventing further spread and destruction.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

The U.S. Geological Survey provides critical information to help protect communities from the natural hazards that occur every day. As the preeminent hazard science agency, we monitor everything from earthquakes to volcanoes, from landslides to flooding, and so much more. Our science is used by emergency responders and policymakers to support public safety, security, and economic well-being.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

It's National Preparedness Month, and USGS geologists are currently reassessing the list of young and threatening volcanoes in California and Nevada. The total is likely to drop - so what changed and why?

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

A new publication advances our understanding of how the Yellowstone Plateau volcanic field and geyser basins have changed over thousands of years. 

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Sep 01, 2026.

Natural resource agencies invest significant time and money in the fight against aquatic nuisance species that damage waterways. In 2026, FORT researchers developed habitat suitability estimates of 103 freshwater invasive species, to assist natural resource managers in maintaining clean, quality water across the U.S.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 31, 2026.

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have released the first statewide map depicting the geology at Nebraska's land surface, closing a long-standing gap in the nation's geologic map coverage.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 30, 2026.

Rocks have a variety of colors that result from the minerals and chemical elements they contain and from their internal structure. Some names of rocks and stones reflect their color. That’s why Yellowstone is called Yellowstone!

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 28, 2026.

On Thursday, August 27, 2026, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) staff spent much of the day digging volcanic gas monitoring sites out of the tephra deposit from the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption. On Friday, August 28, 2026, HVO staff conducted a morning overflight of the north, south, and west vents on the western side of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 27, 2026.

In July of this year, scientists visited a rare window into Kīlauea volcano’s long-term history — layers of lava, ash and other tephra exposed along the western wall of Kaluapele, the summit caldera, during the dramatic 2018 collapse. Because Kīlauea is usually active, much of the surface is covered by young lava flows less than a thousand years old. 

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 27, 2026.

In July, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) scientists visited an exposure of tephra and lava flows in the western wall of Kaluapele. The layers were exposed by the 2018 summit collapse and hold important clues to Kīlauea’s long-term eruptive history.  

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 26, 2026.

Scientists from the California and Nevada Water Science Centers attended the 30th annual Lake Tahoe Summit to discuss the work the USGS is doing in the Tahoe Basin. This year’s event was hosted by Nevada senator Jacky Rosen and featured, American rock climber and author, Tommy Caldwell, as keynote speaker.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 26, 2026.

The USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory supported the response to Hurricane Lala, which affected the Hawaiian Islands the weekend of August 15.  On Friday, August 21, HVO organized a helicopter LiDAR mission over flood-damaged areas in the Kaʻū district on the Island of Hawaiʻi.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 25, 2026.

Episode 54 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea began at 10:30 a.m. HST on August 25, 2026.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 25, 2026.

A new USGS study documents an unprecedented decline in two planktic foraminifera species from 2017-2020 in the northern Gulf. 

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 24, 2026.

Extreme rainfall can send huge amounts of sediment rushing off hillsides and into streams. But a new USGS study finds that even an exceptionally wet year may deliver only a small fraction of that sediment to San Francisco Bay—far short of what is needed to help coastal wetlands and shorelines keep pace with rising sea levels. 

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 24, 2026.

Beach nourishment projects are often judged by how long newly placed sand remains on the beach. But new research suggests that even when nourishment appears to disappear quickly, it may continue providing important coastal benefits beneath the waves. 

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 23, 2026.

Yellowstone National Park is rightly famous for spectacular geysers.  It also has hot springs that create thumps you can hear and feel!

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 21, 2026.

topoBuilder is driven by user feedback, and now it’s easier than ever to have your voice heard with the newly released survey feature accessible in the topoBuilder application.

By U.S. Geological Survey from All News. Published on Aug 20, 2026.

Have you ever felt an earthquake and rushed to the USGS website to check where it happened and what magnitude it was? Or wondered whether Kīlauea’s summit is building pressure again so you took at peek at the tiltmeter data? Maybe you heard that another fountaining episode is happening at Kīlauea’s summit, so you’ve pulled up a livestream to see lava flowing.