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A Martian landscape right at home

A Martian landscape right at home

USGS researchers are studying glacial features in Iceland to help reveal past climates on Mars as part of a larger effort to use terrestrial analogs...

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David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

This release was originally shared by the Department of the Interior. 

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In depth: Surprising tsunamis caused by explosive eruption in Tonga

In depth: Surprising tsunamis caused by explosive eruption in Tonga

A volcanic eruption in Tonga on 15 January 2022 surprised scientists by triggering two types of tsunamis: “classic” tsunamis caused by the...

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Massive Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami Informs Plan for Future Eruptions, Sea-level Rise

Massive Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami Informs Plan for Future Eruptions, Sea-level Rise

Between January 14-15, 2022, volcanic explosions destroyed much of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai, an uninhabited island in the Tonga archipelago in the...

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Information Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa

Information Regarding Felt Earthquakes in American Samoa

Earthquakes have been felt in the Manuʻa Islands of American Samoa for a few days and are ongoing. These earthquakes may be caused by volcanic...

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Using modern tools to look at past earthquakes: How lidar data help to better understand the 1959 Hebgen Lake event

Using modern tools to look at past earthquakes: How lidar data help to better understand the 1959 Hebgen Lake event

The Hebgen Lake earthquake is the largest to have struck the Intermountain West region of the United States. High-resolution topographic data from...

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Space Weather and Magnetic Storms: Invaders from Outer Space…Sort Of

Space Weather and Magnetic Storms: Invaders from Outer Space…Sort Of

While major geomagnetic storms are rare, with only a few recorded per century, there is significant potential for large-scale impacts when they do...

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Sol 3537: Approaching Bolivar

Sol 3537: Approaching Bolivar

MSL is driving closer to the cliffs.

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Media Alert: Low-flying helicopter will survey Kilauea’s inner workings

Media Alert: Low-flying helicopter will survey Kilauea’s inner workings

Note to Editors: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your...

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Can coral restoration reverse long-term declines in coral reef growth?

Can coral restoration reverse long-term declines in coral reef growth?

New USGS-led research shows despite unprecedented declines in reef-building corals in recent decades, real-world coral restoration efforts could bring...

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