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First Global Topographic Map of Mercury Released

First Global Topographic Map of Mercury Released

The first topographic map of Mercury was released today by the U.S. Geological Survey, Arizona State University, Carnegie Institute of Washington...

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EarthView – Lake Levels in Hispaniola Rise Dramatically

EarthView – Lake Levels in Hispaniola Rise Dramatically

Rising lake levels in lakes known for iguanas and crocodiles

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Lone Star Quads Featured

Lone Star Quads Featured

The East Austin, Texas quadrangle is the updated "feature map" on the US Topo and Historical Topographic Map Collection websites.

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Study Links Contamination in Southern California Streams to 2009 Station Fire

Study Links Contamination in Southern California Streams to 2009 Station Fire

Elevated levels of trace metals such as iron, lead, nickel and zinc were found in streams of the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles...

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The Case of the Unbroken Shrew

The Case of the Unbroken Shrew

Featuring a very unusual tibia...

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A Warming Climate Could Alter the Ecology of the Deepest Lake in the United States

A Warming Climate Could Alter the Ecology of the Deepest Lake in the United States

Warming air temperature is predicted to change water temperature and water column mixing in Oregon’s Crater Lake over the next several decades...

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Fireworks Likely Caused Water Contamination at Mount Rushmore

Fireworks Likely Caused Water Contamination at Mount Rushmore

Past fireworks displays are the probable cause of elevated concentrations of a contaminant called perchlorate in groundwater and surface water within...

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EarthWord – Young Ice

EarthWord – Young Ice

This week's EarthWord is what Vanilla Ice might've called a follow-up to his most famous song...

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River Food Webs Threatened by Widespread Hydropower Practice

River Food Webs Threatened by Widespread Hydropower Practice

Alternative Flows Might Mitigate Negative Impacts

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EarthView – Chernobyl 30 Years Later

EarthView – Chernobyl 30 Years Later

After 30 years, it's still a hot topic...

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Mapping Water Use: Landsat and America’s Water Resources

Mapping Water Use: Landsat and America’s Water Resources

As droughts rage and aquifers dwindle, people may wonder: Is there enough water to meet all our needs?  Landsat satellites are helping to answer that...

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Nitrogen in Lakes Connected to Groundwater

Nitrogen in Lakes Connected to Groundwater

A recent scientific study shows new, important information about how groundwater cannot only contribute nutrients such as nitrogen to lakes, but can...

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