That dazzling fireworks display? It’s more than just celebration—it’s chemistry in action. In this video, USGS reveals how the minerals behind red, green, and blue sparks—like strontium, barium, and ...

HPR contributor Betsy Brown spoke with a USGS geologist during the last eruptive episode to find out what’s causing this ...

Former North Dakota governor and current Interior Secretary Doug Burgum oversees the Geological Survey and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He’s a self-described lifelong hunter and gun owner, and ...