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Forecasters warn this hurricane season could be the busiest on record

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From Ashes to Alerts: Science Helps Protect Colorado Travelers

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USGS research brings new focus to strategic monitoring of wildfire impacts on water supplies

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Fire, Ecosystems, Climate: It’s Complicated

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Embers of Wisdom: The Yurok Tribe and USGS Partnership in Culturally Prescribed Fire Management

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds stoke wildland fire science investments

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U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: A Conservation Orchestra for the Melodies of Hakalau Forest

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New Study Shows High Potential for Groundwater to be Corrosive in Half of U.S. States

New Study Shows High Potential for Groundwater to be Corrosive in Half of U.S. States

An analysis of more than 20,000 wells nationwide shows 25 states have groundwater that has either high or very high potential to be corrosive...

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Remembering Mount Pinatubo 25 Years Ago: Mitigating a Crisis

Remembering Mount Pinatubo 25 Years Ago: Mitigating a Crisis

The world’s largest volcanic eruption to happen in the past 100 years was the June 15, 1991, eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines.

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This hurricane season, scientists bring wave action into the picture

This hurricane season, scientists bring wave action into the picture

New USGS models help predict storm effects on beaches

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Celebrate June as Oceans Month

Celebrate June as Oceans Month

June marks National Oceans Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the natural beauty and importance of Earth’s oceans and coasts. Check out 6 cool...

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Happy Mother’s Day to Moms of All Species

Happy Mother’s Day to Moms of All Species

USGS wishes to honor all mothers, of all species. Many of our research findings have and are shedding light on the lives of non-human moms.  

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Mapping Water Use: Landsat and America’s Water Resources

Mapping Water Use: Landsat and America’s Water Resources

As droughts rage and aquifers dwindle, people may wonder: Is there enough water to meet all our needs?  Landsat satellites are helping to answer that...

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Welcome to the New USGS.gov

Welcome to the New USGS.gov

Our transitional site includes the new usgs.gov and more than 180 top-level pages (Mission Areas, Programs, Regions, our three new Science Center...

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Flood Preparedness – There’s a New USGS Map (or App) for That

Flood Preparedness – There’s a New USGS Map (or App) for That

Flood Preparedness – There’s a New USGS Map (or App) for That

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One Year After the M7.8 Nepal Earthquake

One Year After the M7.8 Nepal Earthquake

USGS Scientists Return to Himalayan Nation to Learn Lessons 

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Happy Earth Day 2016

Happy Earth Day 2016

Celebrate Earth Day on April 22! Learn about USGS science for a changing world.

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You, yes, you! Consider helping take the pulse of our planet

You, yes, you! Consider helping take the pulse of our planet

With the White House’s launch of CitizenScience.gov and the inaugural Citizen Science Day this Saturday April 16, 2016, the U.S. Geological Survey...

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Five Science Tools to Check Out — Get Prepared

Five Science Tools to Check Out — Get Prepared

Are you and your family ready for the next disaster or emergency? Get tips by joining America’s PrepareAthon!

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