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USGS Releases Assessment of Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources in Buda Limestone of Texas
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of undiscovered gas and oil in the Buda Limestone formation near the Texas Gulf Coast, assessing that there are technically recoverable resources of 184 billion cubic feet of gas and 12 million barrels of oil.
Media Alert: USGS Hydrologic Study to Use Non-Toxic Dye in Lake Fork Creek
The USGS will run a dye‑tracing study in Lake Fork Creek, west of Leadville, Colorado, June 25–26, 2026, releasing a non‑toxic dye between 7–9 a.m. and monitoring it downstream.
From Earth to Sky: How Minerals Create the Dazzling Colors of Independence Day Fireworks
As fireworks burst across the sky this Fourth of July in celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, each vivid streak of color can be traced back to a mineral hidden beneath our feet.
America at 250, Seen from Space
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a new portrait of the nation from space.