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New Center Director at the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center

New Center Director at the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The U.S. Geological Survey has selected Sue Phillips as the new center director of the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center...

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Expect the Unexpected: Geology and Maya Warfare

Expect the Unexpected: Geology and Maya Warfare

An unexpected thing happened on the way to publishing a geology research paper recently.

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Dorian Will Likely Cause Some Erosion to Va., Md. Beaches

Dorian Will Likely Cause Some Erosion to Va., Md. Beaches

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Dorian, visit the USGS Hurricane Dorian page at...

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USGS Scientists Document Hurricane Dorian’s Impacts

USGS Scientists Document Hurricane Dorian’s Impacts

Editor’s Note: This story was revised Sept. 10, 2019 to include the later phases of USGS’ response to Hurricane Dorian.

To learn more about USGS’ role...

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USGS deploying about 150 storm-tide sensors in the Carolinas

USGS deploying about 150 storm-tide sensors in the Carolinas

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Dorian, visit the USGS Hurricane Dorian page at...

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Dorian Likely to Cause Significant Beach Erosion from Fla. to N.C.

Dorian Likely to Cause Significant Beach Erosion from Fla. to N.C.

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Dorian, visit the USGS Hurricane Dorian page at...

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USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

Editor’s Note: This news release was originally published Aug. 29 and was updated Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 to reflect changes in the number and locations...

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USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

Editor’s Note: This story was originally published Aug. 29 and was updated Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 to reflect changes in the number and locations of...

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Throughout Hurricane Season, USGS Science is There Before, During and After the Storm

Throughout Hurricane Season, USGS Science is There Before, During and After the Storm

When a major storm threatens to make landfall in the United States or its territories, the USGS provides comprehensive scientific capabilities and...

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Citizen Scientist Making a Difference

Citizen Scientist Making a Difference

An engaged volunteer of The National Map Corps crowdsourcing program tells his story about the citizen science project.

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A Kīlauea Volcano First – Water Pond Found in the Summit Crater

A Kīlauea Volcano First – Water Pond Found in the Summit Crater

On July 25, 2019, a helicopter pilot flying a U.S.Geological Survey mission over Kīlauea noticed an unusual green patch at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u...

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New Tools for Flood Preparedness Available for Medina River Near Bandera, Texas

New Tools for Flood Preparedness Available for Medina River Near Bandera, Texas

New tools for flood preparedness are now available for the Medina River near Bandera, Texas, from the U.S. Geological Survey, the Bandera County River...

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