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U.S. and Canadian Scientists Explore Major Undersea Earthquake Fault

U.S. and Canadian Scientists Explore Major Undersea Earthquake Fault

An international team of scientists just finished probing the depths of the Pacific Ocean offshore of Alaska and British Columbia, to better...

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Are You Ready to ShakeOut on October 19?

Are You Ready to ShakeOut on October 19?

Do you know what to do the moment the ground starts shaking? Drop, Cover, and Hold On!

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EarthWord–Gas Hydrate

EarthWord–Gas Hydrate

No, this EarthWord isn’t how natural gas quenches its thirst-it just sounds like it...

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USGS Tracks Evolution of a Fire Island Hurricane-Made Breach

USGS Tracks Evolution of a Fire Island Hurricane-Made Breach

A study finds that although the “wilderness breach” created by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 has reached a relatively stable size and location, the channel...

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Hurricane Nate Will Affect Most Gulf Beaches, USGS Projects

Hurricane Nate Will Affect Most Gulf Beaches, USGS Projects

Editor’s note: This story was updated at 2 pm Saturday, October 7. For the latest graphic showing USGS predictions of the sandy coastal areas likely...

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Hurricane Maria expected to alter North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland Beaches

Hurricane Maria expected to alter North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland Beaches

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

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USGS Continues Response to Four Hurricanes

USGS Continues Response to Four Hurricanes

As thousands of people remain displaced by or are recovering from one of the four hurricanes that have affected the United States the past month, the...

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USGS Tidal Network Monitoring Elevated Water Levels Off Hampton Roads

USGS Tidal Network Monitoring Elevated Water Levels Off Hampton Roads

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

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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Mexico

Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Mexico

The USGS has up-to-date details on the September 19, 2017 event.

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More than a dozen USGS Storm-Tide Sensors Deployed for Hurricane Jose

More than a dozen USGS Storm-Tide Sensors Deployed for Hurricane Jose

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

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Florida Streamgages Measure Record Peaks Following Hurricane Irma

Florida Streamgages Measure Record Peaks Following Hurricane Irma

Editor’s note: this news release will be updated online with more information on the streamgage records being set in Florida as it becomes available

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USGS field crews in Puerto Rico are preparing for Hurricane Maria

USGS field crews in Puerto Rico are preparing for Hurricane Maria

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

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