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

I don’t like beach camping. Sand gets everywhere, the sites are often crowded, and it’s difficult to feel you’ve accomplished getting away ...

Midlife in America isn’t as blissful as it seems. Rather than enjoying the fruits of work and parenting, many middle-aged ...

A time-lapse overlooking Hilo Bay revealed rainy, overcast conditions with the area under several weather alerts Monday.

A flood watch remains in effect for the island of Maui and Hawaii island through Tuesday, with the National Weather Service warning of flash flooding risks, strong surf and hazardous conditions for ...

Mauna Loa Road in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close to all use when survey, drilling and soil sampling work starts today.

Mauna Loa Road in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will temporarily close to all use when survey, drilling and soil sampling ...

Tiltmeters are a crucial component of the volcanic monitoring network in Hawaii. By detecting subtle changes in ground ...

Hawaii’s “Big Island” saw some winter weather at one of its highest points this week, when snowfall blanketed the top of ...

As people across a large section of the U.S. mainland were breaking out T-shirts and shorts Wednesday amid record-breaking ...

A team of scientists has discovered that iron monoxide plays a critical role in conducting heat from the Earth's core to the surface, influencing tectonic movements and volcanic activity. This mineral ...

While sun-seekers crowd Mediterranean beaches and tourists swarm popular capitals, here are the hidden gems that we think ...