US Geological Survey

A view of the Cascade Mountains from the Newberry National Volcanic Monument.

Environment

Researchers find vast water supply beneath central Oregon Cascades

Rob Manning

The previously unmapped aquifer is estimated to be more than three times the size of the Lake Mead reservoir in Nevada.

Science & Technology

University Of Oregon's Work Towards ShakeAlert Gets $1.6 Million Boost

Amy Brenneman

The U.S. Geological Survey is giving more money to the University of Oregon to fund its work on an early earthquake warning system for the west coast.UO…

Environment

4.2 Magnitude Earthquake Near Springfield

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake occurred Saturday morning near Springfield. That's according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was gaged at about 6 miles deep.…