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Brightly colored planes surveying northeast Missouri in March 2026 are part of a U.S. Geological Survey mission to map underground geology and locate critical minerals.
Low-flying, brightly colored planes spotted over northeast Missouri in March 2026 are part of a U.S. Geological Survey airborne survey called Earth MRI.
The year-long mission, covering Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin, uses specialized sensors to map underground geology and identify critical minerals vital for the economy and national security.
The flights, which do not appear on standard radar, are not military or surveillance operations.
Data will support resource management, water planning, and hazard assessment.
The USGS confirmed the effort is a routine scientific initiative conducted with state partners.
Aviones de colores brillantes inspeccionando el noreste de Missouri en marzo de 2026 son parte de una misión del Servicio Geológico de los Estados Unidos para mapear la geología subterránea y localizar minerales críticos.