But small temblors that jiggle Redding — earthquakes that may feel different from ones on the coast, come from deep in the Earth’s crust below the city, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Research geologist Michael Clynne knows more about the Lassen Volcanic Complex than anyone else. He’s studied the area as part of his research during the last 40 years. This is Clynne taken a few ...

Lassen’s most dramatic chapter came in the early 20th century. After centuries of dormancy, Lassen Peak awakened with a series of explosive eruptions between 1914 and 1917.

The United States Geological Survey, a scientific agency of the United States government, reported a 3.3 magnitude earthquake in Plumas County at 8:14 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20. The temblor, felt over a ...

A new U.S. Geological Survey national report points to the large amount of estimated undiscovered natural gas lying below ...

The Trump administration’s proposed budget bill would cut funding to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) by nearly 40%, ...

The USGS partners on this effort with the Michigan Geological Survey, the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey, and many other state geological surveys.

Waldo R. Wedel and Mildred Mott Wedel papers / Series 8: Maps The Waldo R. Wedel and Mildred Mott Wedel papers are open for research. Personnel files and grant proposals sent to Waldo Wedel to review ...

The European Space Agency’s satellite will measure trunks, branches and stems in forests to shed light on how much carbon is ...

Ward Fire initially started 7:35 a.m. June 23 in Lassen County, California. After being active for 48 hours, it has burned 9.5 acres. By Wednesday morning, the fire has been fully contained.

Brood XIV cicadas, emerging in parts of the U.S., are nearing their peak activity but their loud singing should end by early July. The cicadas in and near Cincinnati will likely peak later due to ...