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Glossary

Link to various natural science-related glossaries.

Resources

Explore helpful USGS resources including maps, posters, books, fact sheets, and more.

Careers in Sciences

See how scientists map the planets, protect wildlife, and forecast volcanic eruptions. Also explore career, internship, or volunteer opportunities at USGS.

Ask-a-Geologist

Do you have a question about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes, or rivers?
Email a geologist.

Special Topics

• Earth Hazards
  Understand why natural hazards, such as volcanoes and earthquakes, occur.

• Water
  Where there is water, there is life.

• Plants and Animals
  See how our lives are interlinked to plants and animals.

• Rocks and Images
  Rocks can tell us a lot about our environmental quality and provide information about what had happened in Earth's history.

• Maps and Images
  Explore geography and history through maps.

• Real-time Info
  Connect to real-time information on earthquakes, volcanic activities, and water.

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