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New Maps from Old Photos: Measuring Coastal Erosion

New Maps from Old Photos: Measuring Coastal Erosion

U.S. Geological Survey scientists and their coauthors from the California Coastal Records Project have found a way to use historical aerial...

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Post Hurricane Matthew: USGS Continues Efforts to Document How High Floodwaters Reached

Post Hurricane Matthew: USGS Continues Efforts to Document How High Floodwaters Reached

The heavy rains and storm surge Hurricane Matthew produced caused severe flooding in many parts of the south east, resulting in almost 40 peak flood...

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When the Whole is Less than the Sum of Its Parts

When the Whole is Less than the Sum of Its Parts

Environmental Ratios of Cadmium and Zinc are less Toxic to Aquatic Insects than Expected

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EarthView–Beauty of Earth Science Revealed Within Great Smoky Mountains

EarthView–Beauty of Earth Science Revealed Within Great Smoky Mountains

Four Seasons, Four Beautiful Views of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Water Detected on Largest Metallic Asteroid in Solar System

Water Detected on Largest Metallic Asteroid in Solar System

Scientists have discovered possible evidence for water-rich minerals on the surface of the largest metallic asteroid in the solar system, according to...

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Water-Level Changes in Northeast Twin Cities Lakes Vary with Landscape Setting

Water-Level Changes in Northeast Twin Cities Lakes Vary with Landscape Setting

Increase in Domestic Energy Production Contributing to Sage-grouse Population Declines

Increase in Domestic Energy Production Contributing to Sage-grouse Population Declines

Greater sage-grouse populations in Wyoming declined 2.5 percent annually between 1984 and 2008, with oil and gas development being associated with the...

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U.S. Geological Survey EDMAP Program Call For Proposals

U.S. Geological Survey EDMAP Program Call For Proposals

Calling all Earth Science professors conducting research or teaching geologic mapping. The USGS EDMAP Program is accepting funding proposals focusing...

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Where Does it Go? New Method Evaluates Fate of Methane Released into Streams

Where Does it Go? New Method Evaluates Fate of Methane Released into Streams

First application shows majority of methane in study stream emitted to the atmosphere. 

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Scientists Assess 100 years of Los Angeles Groundwater Replenishment

Scientists Assess 100 years of Los Angeles Groundwater Replenishment

A new study offers the most sophisticated analyses to date on how Los Angeles-area groundwater supplies are replenished. The analyses provide water...

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After the Storm – Hurricane Matthew and the Floods

After the Storm – Hurricane Matthew and the Floods

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, USGS crews have been collecting the record number of storm-tide sensors deployed prior to the storm and are now...

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EarthView–Cedar River Surges to Second-Highest Level in Eastern Iowa

EarthView–Cedar River Surges to Second-Highest Level in Eastern Iowa

Landsat 8 shows significant flooding on Iowa's Cedar River

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