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Unlocking America's Seabed Riches: USGS Reveals Vast Mineral Deposits in Ocean Territories
The U.S. Geological Survey has unveiled new maps revealing vast mineral deposits beneath U.S. ocean territories. These underwater areas, larger than America's landmass, contain valuable resources including cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements crucial for supporting the nation's economy and security. Secretary Burgum described this discovery as a vital step in unlocking America's natural resources and maintaining global competitiveness.
In seismic activity news, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded near Hawaii on May 2, 2025, as reported by the USGS. Meanwhile, at Yellowstone National Park, monitoring continues with scientists currently collecting geophysical and geochemical data from the Mud Volcano area. During April 2025, 46 earthquakes were detected in the Yellowstone region, with the largest measuring 1.8 magnitude on April 27 north-northeast of Pahaska Tepee, Wyoming.
Yellowstone's Steamboat Geyser erupted for the second time this year on April 14, with minor activity expected to resume in early May. Scientists are now deploying semi-permanent GPS stations throughout the park to track surface deformation as the spring field season begins. Additional monitoring will focus on the Biscuit Basin area, where a hydrothermal explosion occurred last July.
In other developments, the USGS has released assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in several regions. The Texas Maverick Basin is estimated to contain 11 trillion cubic feet of gas and 366 million barrels of oil, while upper Paleozoic Reservoirs in Wyoming and southern Montana may hold 47 million barrels of oil. The historic Los Angeles Basin is believed to have 61 million barrels of oil remaining.
Looking forward, a USGS World Minerals Outlook projects that global production capacity for lithium and cobalt will nearly double between 2025 and 2029, while other critical minerals will maintain steady levels.
On the international front, the European Geosciences Union is holding its General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, from April 27 to May 2, 2025. This event brings together Earth, planetary, and space scientists from around the world, providing a forum for researchers to present their work and discuss ideas across all geoscience fields.
In seismic activity news, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded near Hawaii on May 2, 2025, as reported by the USGS. Meanwhile, at Yellowstone National Park, monitoring continues with scientists currently collecting geophysical and geochemical data from the Mud Volcano area. During April 2025, 46 earthquakes were detected in the Yellowstone region, with the largest measuring 1.8 magnitude on April 27 north-northeast of Pahaska Tepee, Wyoming.
Yellowstone's Steamboat Geyser erupted for the second time this year on April 14, with minor activity expected to resume in early May. Scientists are now deploying semi-permanent GPS stations throughout the park to track surface deformation as the spring field season begins. Additional monitoring will focus on the Biscuit Basin area, where a hydrothermal explosion occurred last July.
In other developments, the USGS has released assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in several regions. The Texas Maverick Basin is estimated to contain 11 trillion cubic feet of gas and 366 million barrels of oil, while upper Paleozoic Reservoirs in Wyoming and southern Montana may hold 47 million barrels of oil. The historic Los Angeles Basin is believed to have 61 million barrels of oil remaining.
Looking forward, a USGS World Minerals Outlook projects that global production capacity for lithium and cobalt will nearly double between 2025 and 2029, while other critical minerals will maintain steady levels.
On the international front, the European Geosciences Union is holding its General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, from April 27 to May 2, 2025. This event brings together Earth, planetary, and space scientists from around the world, providing a forum for researchers to present their work and discuss ideas across all geoscience fields.
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By Quiet. PleaseThe U.S. Geological Survey has unveiled new maps revealing vast mineral deposits beneath U.S. ocean territories. These underwater areas, larger than America's landmass, contain valuable resources including cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements crucial for supporting the nation's economy and security. Secretary Burgum described this discovery as a vital step in unlocking America's natural resources and maintaining global competitiveness.
In seismic activity news, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded near Hawaii on May 2, 2025, as reported by the USGS. Meanwhile, at Yellowstone National Park, monitoring continues with scientists currently collecting geophysical and geochemical data from the Mud Volcano area. During April 2025, 46 earthquakes were detected in the Yellowstone region, with the largest measuring 1.8 magnitude on April 27 north-northeast of Pahaska Tepee, Wyoming.
Yellowstone's Steamboat Geyser erupted for the second time this year on April 14, with minor activity expected to resume in early May. Scientists are now deploying semi-permanent GPS stations throughout the park to track surface deformation as the spring field season begins. Additional monitoring will focus on the Biscuit Basin area, where a hydrothermal explosion occurred last July.
In other developments, the USGS has released assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in several regions. The Texas Maverick Basin is estimated to contain 11 trillion cubic feet of gas and 366 million barrels of oil, while upper Paleozoic Reservoirs in Wyoming and southern Montana may hold 47 million barrels of oil. The historic Los Angeles Basin is believed to have 61 million barrels of oil remaining.
Looking forward, a USGS World Minerals Outlook projects that global production capacity for lithium and cobalt will nearly double between 2025 and 2029, while other critical minerals will maintain steady levels.
On the international front, the European Geosciences Union is holding its General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, from April 27 to May 2, 2025. This event brings together Earth, planetary, and space scientists from around the world, providing a forum for researchers to present their work and discuss ideas across all geoscience fields.
In seismic activity news, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded near Hawaii on May 2, 2025, as reported by the USGS. Meanwhile, at Yellowstone National Park, monitoring continues with scientists currently collecting geophysical and geochemical data from the Mud Volcano area. During April 2025, 46 earthquakes were detected in the Yellowstone region, with the largest measuring 1.8 magnitude on April 27 north-northeast of Pahaska Tepee, Wyoming.
Yellowstone's Steamboat Geyser erupted for the second time this year on April 14, with minor activity expected to resume in early May. Scientists are now deploying semi-permanent GPS stations throughout the park to track surface deformation as the spring field season begins. Additional monitoring will focus on the Biscuit Basin area, where a hydrothermal explosion occurred last July.
In other developments, the USGS has released assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in several regions. The Texas Maverick Basin is estimated to contain 11 trillion cubic feet of gas and 366 million barrels of oil, while upper Paleozoic Reservoirs in Wyoming and southern Montana may hold 47 million barrels of oil. The historic Los Angeles Basin is believed to have 61 million barrels of oil remaining.
Looking forward, a USGS World Minerals Outlook projects that global production capacity for lithium and cobalt will nearly double between 2025 and 2029, while other critical minerals will maintain steady levels.
On the international front, the European Geosciences Union is holding its General Assembly in Vienna, Austria, from April 27 to May 2, 2025. This event brings together Earth, planetary, and space scientists from around the world, providing a forum for researchers to present their work and discuss ideas across all geoscience fields.