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Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake in New Zealand

Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake in New Zealand

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand on November 13, 2016 at 11:02:56 UTC.

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EarthView–Landsat Monitors Gypsy Moth Damage

EarthView–Landsat Monitors Gypsy Moth Damage

Twin satellite views show gypsy moth destruction in Rhode Island.

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Opportunity to Interview USGS Volcano Disaster Assistance Program Scientists

Opportunity to Interview USGS Volcano Disaster Assistance Program Scientists

On November 14, 2016, the news media are invited to visit CVO and interview VDAP scientists about their work assisting foreign counterparts—responding...

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Media Advisory: SF Bay-Delta Conference - Science for Solutions

Media Advisory: SF Bay-Delta Conference - Science for Solutions

Scientists, engineers and resource managers meet in Sacramento to explore the theme of “Science for Solutions: Linking Data and Decisions” at the 9th...

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International Volcano Scientists Unite

International Volcano Scientists Unite

For the first time, the United States will host the international Volcano Observatory Best Practices workshop, previously held only in Italy. The...

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In Orlando, USGS Science on the Health of the Environment is on Display

In Orlando, USGS Science on the Health of the Environment is on Display

Studies on the aquatic food web, tree swallows, and the spread of contaminants take center stage at SETAC 2016.

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Imagery Reveals More Landslides in Western Columbia Gorge

Imagery Reveals More Landslides in Western Columbia Gorge

New mapping in the western portion of the Columbia Gorge in Skamania County, Washington, shows previously unrecognized landslides beneath dense forest...

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Study to Uncover Yellowstone’s Subsurface Mysteries

Study to Uncover Yellowstone’s Subsurface Mysteries

New study investigates groundwater from the air

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Some Early 20th Century Earthquakes in Los Angeles Area Might Have Been Man-Made

Some Early 20th Century Earthquakes in Los Angeles Area Might Have Been Man-Made

A new study from the USGS suggests that some early 20th century earthquakes in southern California might have been induced (man-made) by past...

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Hazard a Guess? The riskiest science quiz you will ever take!

Hazard a Guess? The riskiest science quiz you will ever take!

True or False? People can catch white-nose syndrome from bats or the environment. 

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USGS National Map Orthoimagery Map Services Transition and Other Map Service Changes

USGS National Map Orthoimagery Map Services Transition and Other Map Service Changes

As part of The National Map transition to cloud hosting, several of the National Map NAIP Orthoimagery Services will be provided under new URLs.

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USGS to Chair Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS)

USGS to Chair Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS)

Working together to advance international coordination of Earth observation programs

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