Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment ...

From maps and pickaxes, it is now possible to discover ancient relics from a distance, as in the case of a recent find.

Winds variable at 6 to 8 mph (9.7 to 12.9 kph). Showers today with a high of 59 °F (15 °C) and a low of 39 °F (3.9 °C). There is a 71% chance of precipitation. Partly cloudy today with a high ...

Ancient DNA recovered from Pompeii shows that people found holding one another beneath the volcanic ash weren’t related in ...

The volcano, which erupted again on Thursday, has spewed ash over the surrounding Indonesian island of Flores. Satellites captured the devastation from space.

This week, uncover the secrets of Pompeii through ancient DNA, meet an adventurous emperor penguin, seek signs of mysterious Planet Nine, and more.

The new version of D&Ds Dungeon Masters Guide includes 15 flexible, playable maps for slotting into any campaign. Heres how ...

Today, it draws sun-seekers with its expansive ... Kula is one of the island's agricultural hubs. The area's fertile volcanic soil yields everything from lavender to coffee. You are welcome ...

A Spanish research vessel that investigates marine ecosystems has been abruptly diverted from its usual task to take on a new ...

Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found, which could ...

New research shows that glaciers near active volcanoes flow faster than other glaciers. The findings suggest it would be ...

Several international airlines have canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali because of an ongoing ...