abbr.美国地质勘查局(United States Geological Survey)，通用航天制导系统(Universal Space Guidance System)，美国内政部地质勘查局

The USGS reported a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in Alaska.
美国地质调查局报告阿拉斯加发生6.2级地震。
The USGS conducts research on natural hazards like earthquakes and floods.
美国地质调查局进行关于地震和洪水等自然灾害的研究。
The new study was published by the USGS last month.
这项新研究是美国地质调查局上个月发表的。
The USGS map shows the distribution of different rock formations in the region.
美国地质调查局的地图显示了该地区不同岩石层的分布情况。
The agency has been monitoring the volcano's activity since it started erupting, according to the USGS.
根据美国地质调查局的说法，自火山开始喷发以来，该机构一直在监测其活动。
The USGS estimates that there is a 10% chance of a major earthquake occurring in this area within the next 50 years.
美国地质调查局估计，在未来50年内，这个区域发生大地震的可能性为10%。
The USGS provides data on water resources, including groundwater levels and streamflow rates.
美国地质调查局提供水资源数据，包括地下水位和河流流量。
The park ranger referred us to the USGS website for information on local wildlife.
公园管理员建议我们访问美国地质调查局网站获取有关当地野生动物的信息。
The USGS conducted a survey to determine the mineral reserves in the mining area.
美国地质调查局进行了调查以确定采矿区的矿产储量。
The agency's budget cuts have affected its ability to carry out critical scientific research, as stated by the USGS director.
美国地质调查局局长表示，该机构预算削减影响了其进行关键科学研究的能力。