Sea ice, which is constantly thickening and thinning, plays an important role in the Earth's climate system.
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Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.
Sounds of Yellowstone
Sounds of Yellowstone
The USGS Sounds of Yellowstone series lets you listen the natural sounds of geysers, hot springs, and mudpots found through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. Also on YouTube (video), Apple and Google Podcasts.
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A New Way to Model Sea Ice Thickness
Sea ice, which is constantly thickening and thinning, plays an important role in the Earth's climate system.
Hazard Roundup--February 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.
Is glacier ice colder than regular ice?
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Opening a Dam to Study and Improve Resources in the Grand Canyon
Dams don't help just by holding water back. By opening Glen Canyon Dam's jet tubes for a high flow experiment—scheduled to take place on March 5—scientists can study and improve resources in Grand Canyon National Park. Learn more by listening to our interview with John Hamill, USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Program Chief.
Dams don't help just by holding water back. By opening Glen Canyon Dam's jet tubes for a high flow experiment—scheduled to take place on March 5—scientists can study and improve resources in Grand Canyon National Park. Learn more by listening to our interview with John Hamill, USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Program Chief.
Which was the smartest dinosaur?
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What is a landslide susceptibility map?
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Where can I go for more information on amphibian declines and deformities?
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With the Award Season upon us, some of you were curious: What exactly is that famous little golden guy Oscar made of?
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Are there different types of flooding?
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Will declassified satellite imagery be digitized?
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Can the ground open up during an earthquake?
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How can I stop a male cardinal from repeatedly hitting my windows?
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Using CHIPS to Preserve Puget Sound
Rick Dinicola, hydrologist with the Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (CHIPS) program, tells about the effects of urbanization in Puget Sound, Wash.—disappearing habitats, increasing contaminants, and declining fish and wildlife populations.
Rick Dinicola, hydrologist with the Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (CHIPS) program, tells about the effects of urbanization in Puget Sound, Wash.—disappearing habitats, increasing contaminants, and declining fish and wildlife populations.
How are U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps named?
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Does the USGS monitor global warming?
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