The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Herndon, VA is a government agency dedicated to providing quality scientific information to the public through a variety of products. They monitor, assess, map, and conduct targeted scientific research to address environmental, natural resource, and public safety issues.
USGS offers real-time or near real-time data and information on current conditions and earth observations, including earthquakes, landslides, volcanoes, geomagnetism, and more. Their work plays a crucial role in understanding and managing complex environmental challenges.