“The recently published research is an outgrowth of detailed geologic mapping investigations of the summit region and western flank of Alba Mons that document its volcanic evolution and subsequent ...

But the water is running out. Wells in western Kansas pump out of the Ogallala Aquifer, a vast underground water repository stretching from South Dakota to New Mexico.

In dry western Kansas, the sound of artificial rain spraying from center pivot irrigation sprinklers fills the spaces between the small towns. Irrigation has turned this region into a productive ...

Western Kansas is running out of the water needed to fuel irrigated agriculture. Why is it so hard for farmers to switch to alternative crops?

Discover a hidden geological wonder in western Kansas where ancient seabeds have transformed into dramatic 100-foot chalk formations teeming with unique wildlife and breathtaking vistas.

The Kansas Geological Survey says a rise in irrigation coupled with prolonged drought conditions have led to a substantial decline in Ogallala Aquifer levels in the western part of the state.

Tucked away in a lesser-visited area of Kansas is a family-friendly rock park that offers visitors a year-round glimpse into the state's natural history.

Aquifer levels in parts of western Kansas that rely on groundwater for everything from drinking to irrigation fell more than a foot last year, Kansas Geological Survey scientists said Tuesday.

Aquifer levels in parts of western Kansas that rely on groundwater for everything from drinking to irrigation fell more than a foot last year, Kansas Geological Survey scientists said Tuesday. The ...