We talk to Bob Holmes about some of the recent flooding events occuring in the Midwest, how does a 500-year flood occur twice in 15 years, and what do the recent events have in store for folks downriver.
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Two 500-Year Floods Within 15 Years?
We talk to Bob Holmes about some of the recent flooding events occuring in the Midwest, how does a 500-year flood occur twice in 15 years, and what do the recent events have in store for folks downriver.
Does a little leak in my house's water line really waste water?
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What are zebra mussels and why should we care about them?
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How can I obtain educational materials pertaining to USGS activities?
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Is it dangerous to work on volcanoes and what precautions do scientists take?
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Does the USGS have streamflow records that are appropriate for use in the study of climate variation?
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Severe Flooding in the Midwest
Heavy rainfall across the Midwest has caused major flooding. USGS National Flood Specialist Bob Holmes gives us the latest information on the rising rivers and what the USGS is doing to respond.
Heavy rainfall across the Midwest has caused major flooding. USGS National Flood Specialist Bob Holmes gives us the latest information on the rising rivers and what the USGS is doing to respond.
How many types of dinosaurs are known?
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What elements are harmful to living organisms and how do they get into our environment?
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What kind of school training do you need to become a volcanologist?
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How do I decide whether or not to get earthquake insurance?
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Why do animals become endangered?
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You, Too, Can Track Avian Flu and Other Wildlife Diseases
Want to stay on top of wildlife disease developments throughout the world? USGS scientists Josh Dein and Hon Ip, and USGS web content manager Cris Marsh tell us how with some great Web tracking tools.
Want to stay on top of wildlife disease developments throughout the world? USGS scientists Josh Dein and Hon Ip, and USGS web content manager Cris Marsh tell us how with some great Web tracking tools.
What is an Asian swamp eel and what does it look like?
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Hazard Roundup--May 2008
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
Where can I find the temperature or precipitation for my city in the U.S.?
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How large is a lifetime supply of minerals for the average person?
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Is water used for "fish farming?"
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Why are we having so many earthquakes? Has earthquake activity been increasing?
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What is the most frequent community name in the United States?
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