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Secretary of the Interior Visits Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center

Secretary of the Interior Visits Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center

On February 18, Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, and Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Tanya Trujillo, visited Geology, Geophysics...

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Spectroscopy Lab Hosts Hyperspectral Imaging-UAS Training

Spectroscopy Lab Hosts Hyperspectral Imaging-UAS Training

The USGS Spectroscopy Laboratory hosted hyperspectral calibration and imaging from unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) training in June.

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U.S. Geological Survey and Colorado School of Mines announce long-term partnership

U.S. Geological Survey and Colorado School of Mines announce long-term partnership

CSM to be new home of USGS labs, 150 government scientists

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USGS Scientists Develop New Tool to Determine if Vermiculite Insulation Contains Asbestos

USGS Scientists Develop New Tool to Determine if Vermiculite Insulation Contains Asbestos

U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners have created an onsite, time-saving technique for building inspectors to ascertain whether vermiculite...

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Igniting a New Trend in Public Safety

Igniting a New Trend in Public Safety

U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners are taking technology to the next level, using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly called drones...

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USGS Spectral Library gets Ultra- and Hyper- Revamp

USGS Spectral Library gets Ultra- and Hyper- Revamp

We've got a library full of spectral signatures, like a police fingerprint library for minerals and other substances!

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EarthWord–Hyperspectral

EarthWord–Hyperspectral

It’s not a caffeinated ghost, but this EarthWord is nearly as trippy...

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Hyperspectral Surveying: A Tool for Assessing the Mineral Potential of Alaska

Hyperspectral Surveying: A Tool for Assessing the Mineral Potential of Alaska

Alaska is a major producer of base and precious metals and has a high potential for additional undiscovered mineral resources. However, discovery is...

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Multidisciplinary Science Addresses Complex Resource and Environmental Issues

Multidisciplinary Science Addresses Complex Resource and Environmental Issues

The ongoing resource, climate, hazards and environmental issues of the United States are addressed in a new U.S. Geological Survey product, providing...

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New Maps of Afghanistan Provide "Fingerprint" of Natural Resources

New Maps of Afghanistan Provide "Fingerprint" of Natural Resources

A coalition of scientists from the United States and Afghanistan today released 60 high-tech maps that will help Afghanistan chart a course for future...

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