Critical Mineral Mapping: How the U.S. is Securing Its Supply Chain Resilience
The U.S. is making significant strides in understanding and securing its supply of critical minerals, with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) at the forefront of these efforts. These minerals are vital...
25 Des 20242min
Crucial Water Management: Remote Sensing Aids Desert Bighorn Sheep Conservation
Water is a vital resource, especially in arid regions where wildlife must adapt to harsh conditions. The desert bighorn sheep, an iconic species of the southwestern United States, thrives in such envi...
22 Des 20242min
Celebrating USGS Excellence: 2024 Honor Awards Ceremony Highlights Exceptional Achievements
The 2024 USGS Honor Awards Ceremony was held on December 5, from 1–2:30pm EST, in a live, virtual format. This event celebrated exceptional achievements and contributions within the United States Geol...
18 Des 20241min
High-Flying Mineral Mapping: Unlocking Earth's Secrets from the Stratosphere
In the ever-evolving quest to understand our planet, an innovative mission is undertaking a detailed examination of Earth's minerals from an extraordinary altitude. A high-altitude aircraft, piloted b...
15 Des 20243min
Unlocking the Secrets of Earth's Mineral Wealth: How Earth MRI Is Revolutionizing Mineral Mapping
A groundbreaking initiative known as Earth MRI (Earth Mapping Resources Initiative) is revolutionizing our understanding of the planet’s mineral landscape. This innovative project employs advanced aer...
11 Des 20242min
Unlocking Texas' Geological Secrets: USGS Launches Innovative Aerial Imaging Project
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is launching an exciting low-level aerial imaging project over parts of Texas to enhance the geological understanding of the region. These flights will utilize fixed-...
8 Des 20242min
USGS Launches Low-Altitude Aircraft Survey to Enhance Texas Geological Mapping
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has embarked on a low-level fixed-wing aircraft project to capture detailed geological images over multiple areas within Texas. This initiative, conducted in strict c...
4 Des 20242min
"Uncovering Texas's Geological Secrets: USGS Launches Airborne Imaging Project"
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is embarking on an exciting low-level fixed-wing aircraft project to conduct detailed geological imaging over select areas of Texas. This initiative aims to ...
27 Nov 20243min
