U.S. Geological Survey This link opens in a new windowUSGS is a science organization that provides impartial information on the health of our ecosystems and environment, the natural hazards that threaten us, the natural resources we rely on, the impacts of climate and land-use change, and the core science systems that help us provide timely, relevant, and usable information. This database provides news releases, topic overviews, and data on all aspects of geology including minerals, environmental health, maps and mapping, planetary science, science technology, and more.