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USGS
Studying U.S. landscape, resources, and natural hazards.
US
5001-10000
- About
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the U.S. government. It studies the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The agency is involved in a wide range of scientific endeavors, including biology, geography, geology, and hydrology. USGS provides reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth, minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters, manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources, and enhance and protect the quality of life.
- Tags
- #GeologicalResearch, #NaturalResources, #EnvironmentalMonitoring, #Hydrology, #Biology, #Geography, #NaturalHazards, #ResourceManagement, #ScientificAgency, #EarthSciences