The Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, or Earth MRI, is a federal program developed by the U.S. Geological Survey that aims to identify and map the country’s underground deposits of critical minerals ...

A constellation of satellites orbiting 250 miles above Earth’s surface shows how solar ... researchers created Global Renewables Watch, which maps all onshore wind and every large-scale solar ...

In fact, there are a variety of April holidays to celebrate all month long, including April Fools' Day, Easter, Arbor Day and Earth Day. In 2025, Earth Day falls on Tuesday, April 22. The annual ...

A mysterious object in a remote mountainous area of New Mexico has piqued the curiosity of eagle-eyed Google Maps users. Located at coordinates 34°24'21.6"N 107°05'44.5"W, the object is a large ...

There’s a lot to explore in Google Maps, but you may not always know where to look. It’s great if you’re trying to drive through a crowded city or find out which local coffee shop has the ...

Below, a map created using 2022 data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows the deposits of rare earth elements located in Latin America and the Caribbean. USGS lists all known rare earth ...

A total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, will be visible across Earth's night side. See detailed maps of where and when to watch the dramatic 'Blood Moon'. The first total lunar eclipse since ...

The map reveals that the long, asymmetrical sides of these fossil ripples point south-southeast. This directional evidence confirms the tsunami's source at the tip of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. "We ...

Fast displaying of maps is possible thanks to GPU-accelerated vector tile rendering. It originated as an open-source fork of mapbox-gl-js, before their switch to a non-OSS license in December 2020.