Three eruptive episodes, one video. Watch as Kīlauea summit eruption episodes 34, 35, and 36 unfold in this timelapse video created with USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory webcam imagery. Note the use of images from two different cameras, one closer to the vent and one farther.

Recently, Interior and @USGS released the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, identifying 60 minerals essential to our economy, national security, and way of life. These minerals power everything from our energy grids and defense systems to phones and computers.

The USGS welcomes Dr. Ned Mamula as our 19th Director. Dr. Mamula has served across government, industry & academia, with a career focused on energy and mineral research—including roles at USGS, DOE, CIA, and most recently as Chief Geologist at GreenMet. We look forward to his

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Join us in congratulating Lauren Edgar on becoming part of NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class! Before joining NASA, Lauren Edgar was a research geologist at our USGS Astrogeology Science Center and has 17+ years of experience supporting Mars rover missions.

Good morning Bay Area CA! Did you feel the M4.6 quake about 1 mile southeast of Berkeley at 2:56 am? The #ShakeAlert system was activated. See: https://t.co/qyeN0fNvQa @CAGeoSurvey @Cal_OES @USGS_Quakes @BerkeleySeismo @CaltechSeismo

Mapping history, one contour at a time! 🗺️ Just another day in 1952 for USGS cartographers, mapping the landscape. 145+ years later, topo maps still guide scientists, governments, and weekend explorers. More on the history of topographic mapping here: https://t.co/r4VmvWSGL5

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.4 - Vanuatu region

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.8 - Vanuatu region

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.6 - 36 km WSW of Asadābād, Afghanistan

How have lava flows shaped Yellowstone? And how often do those eruptions occur? We talk about that, along with earthquake, deformation, and geyser activity during August 2025, in this month's Yellowstone Volcano Observatory video update. https://t.co/ckQRnZ5Zz8

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.0 - 27 km ENE of Jalālābād, Afghanistan

🗺️ Just released: A New Cooperative National Geologic Map for the Nation - This new map gives a unified, detailed look at the geology of the contiguous U.S., compiled from decades of work by state and federal surveys. Learn more: https://t.co/HNo7gpb7FF

Living with blindness or vision loss shouldn’t limit mobility. These riders say Waymo can help improve their independence.

For outdoor enthusiasts, a good map is more than just a tool. It's the start of an adventure. The @USGS has released a new series of topographic maps designed with outdoor lovers in mind. They're easier to use and perfect for planning your next trip. https://t.co/m2pmzuoUl4

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.4 - 17 km E of Novokayakent, Russia

Hurricanes may be unstoppable, but data helps us prepare. 🌪️Landsat + NLCD show how winds interact with land - forests, neighborhoods, open fields. This info helps set safer building codes, model losses, & protect communities. Learn more: https://t.co/rNP6TdW2ek

Today we released the draft 2025 List of Critical Minerals and a report that outlines a new model for assessing how potential supply chain disruptions could affect the U.S. economy. On August 26, the draft 2025 list will be posted in the Federal Register for public comment.

Happy 109th birthday to the National Park Service! 🎉 For more than a century, the passionate people of the @NatlParkService have protected America’s natural, cultural, and historic treasures so future generations can enjoy them. Photo by Yueru Hao

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.5 - Drake Passage