• "Uncovering America's Untapped Geological Treasures: New Assessments Reveal Vast Energy and Mineral Reserves"

  • Apr 30 2025
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"Uncovering America's Untapped Geological Treasures: New Assessments Reveal Vast Energy and Mineral Reserves"

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  • In the past week, geology news in the United States has seen significant updates on both resource exploration and the identification of important mineral reserves. The U.S. Geological Survey has just released new assessments of undiscovered oil and gas resources in several major regions. In Texas, a fresh survey in the Maverick Basin area of the Western Gulf Basin Province estimates there are eleven trillion cubic feet of natural gas and three hundred sixty-six million barrels of oil still untapped. Similarly, a new assessment in Wyoming and southern Montana reports that forty-seven million barrels of oil could remain in the upper Paleozoic reservoirs of the Wind River, Bighorn, and Powder River areas. In California, the storied Los Angeles Basin is estimated to have sixty-one million barrels of oil remaining, reflecting continued potential in the nation’s historic production centers according to national releases from the U.S. Geological Survey.

    The U.S. interior’s geology also received attention with a new U.S. Geological Survey fact sheet detailing the critical mineral potential of America’s vast seafloor, an area now recognized as holding strategic resources that are essential for modern technologies. On the global front, the U.S. Geological Survey’s World Minerals Outlook projects that world production capacities for lithium and cobalt are expected to nearly double between now and twenty-twenty-nine, underscoring the growing competition and strategic significance of these elements in clean energy and battery production.

    Elsewhere, ScienceDaily reports that scientists are refining their understanding of plate tectonics and the steady motion of Earth’s continents, with these advances providing new insights into the long-term stability and evolution of the planet’s surface. Research on river formation and flood risks has highlighted some pressing concerns as well. For example, coastal areas in Hawaii face the possibility of flooding sooner than previously anticipated due to subsidence and sea level rise, according to recent geological studies.

    Globally, geology research has yielded notable findings such as the discovery of a giant underwater avalanche off the Moroccan coast, shedding light on submarine geohazards, and ongoing investigations into the history of Earth’s climate shifts. Meanwhile, on other planets, unexpected geological phenomena on Venus are prompting scientists to consider new theories about planetary crust dynamics, as reported by Sci.News.

    A recurring pattern in recent geology news is the dual focus on maximizing traditional resource extraction while simultaneously uncovering new reserves of critical minerals needed for the transition to renewable energy. This is complemented by an increased emphasis on the geologic risks posed by natural hazards, such as earthquakes and floods, and the drive to better understand planetary processes both on Earth and beyond. With ongoing research and exploration, the geological sciences continue to play a vital role in addressing current energy demands, environmental challenges, and the quest for sustainable resource use.
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