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Mars 2020 Mission to be Guided by USGS Astrogeology Maps

Mars 2020 Mission to be Guided by USGS Astrogeology Maps

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – When you’re planning to explore someplace new, it’s always a good idea to bring a map so you can avoid dangerous terrain. This is...

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Coastal Change Hazards addresses the needs of our Nation’s coastlines

Coastal Change Hazards addresses the needs of our Nation’s coastlines

The USGS formally announces the establishment of a program focus on Coastal Change Hazards to coordinate research and tools needed to respond to...

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Our Nation’s Coasts – Take a Tour

Our Nation’s Coasts – Take a Tour

The USGS  is excited to present a series of Coastal Change Hazards geonarratives that will take you on a journey to learn more about coastal change...

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What Goes into Operating the Yellowstone Seismic Network?

What Goes into Operating the Yellowstone Seismic Network?

Have you ever wondered just what went in to going from ground shaking detected by a seismometer to a located earthquake available for viewing online? ...

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Congratulations to the Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis Class of FY21 Working Group

Congratulations to the Powell Center for Analysis and Synthesis Class of FY21 Working Group

The Powell Center is pleased to announce six new Working Groups for FY21 support.

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Remembering Ridgecrest

Remembering Ridgecrest

Earthquakes can be unsettling.

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Wildfire Support from 438 Miles Above

Wildfire Support from 438 Miles Above

USGS Fire Science is fundamental to understanding the causes, consequences, and benefits of wildfire and helps prevent and manage larger, catastrophic...

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June 23, 2020 Oaxaca, Mexico Earthquake

June 23, 2020 Oaxaca, Mexico Earthquake

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck offshore Oaxaca, Mexico, on June 23, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. ET. Seismic instruments indicate the earthquake originated...

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Earthquakes, Landslides, and Tsunamis: Mapping Geohazards in the Cascadia Subduction Zone

Earthquakes, Landslides, and Tsunamis: Mapping Geohazards in the Cascadia Subduction Zone

The geologic research and mapping in the offshore areas is foundational to understanding how to manage resources and improve public safety in...

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EXPRESS: Expanding Pacific Research and Exploration of Submerged Systems - Interagency Collaborative Efforts Explore Deep Ocean Areas

EXPRESS: Expanding Pacific Research and Exploration of Submerged Systems - Interagency Collaborative Efforts Explore Deep Ocean Areas

As state and national interest in offshore renewable energy development and substantial commercial and recreational fishing activities grows, managing...

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Scientists Map Tectonic Structure Below the Seafloor of Puerto Rico

Scientists Map Tectonic Structure Below the Seafloor of Puerto Rico

The USGS is working to identify and map faults in southern Puerto Rico, to estimate the location and magnitude of potential earthquakes.

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