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News Briefs - October-November 2020

News Briefs - October-November 2020

Coastal and marine news highlights from across the USGS

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Three new monitoring stations installed at Mount Hood (2020)

Three new monitoring stations installed at Mount Hood (2020)

These stations enhance the existing monitoring network at this high-threat volcano and improve the ability of CVO scientists and their partners to...

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Now Trending…Earthquakes

Now Trending…Earthquakes

The earth isn’t the only thing shaking after an earthquake.

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New Geo-Narrative explores California’s exposure to volcanic hazards

New Geo-Narrative explores California’s exposure to volcanic hazards

The first step in mitigating volcanic risk and building community resilience to volcanic hazards is identifying what and who is in harm’s way.

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Magnitude 7 Earthquake Off the Coast of Greece and Turkey

Magnitude 7 Earthquake Off the Coast of Greece and Turkey

The USGS has up-to-date details on the October 30th, 2020 event. 

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Navigating Virtual 2020 Summer Internships During Pandemic

Navigating Virtual 2020 Summer Internships During Pandemic

Thanks to the creativity and dedication of various internship programs and Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center mentors, students across the...

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Zeta’s Strong Waves Will Cause Coastal Change Along the Gulf Coast

Zeta’s Strong Waves Will Cause Coastal Change Along the Gulf Coast

Editor’s note: This story was updated Oct. 28 reflecting a new coastal change forecast for Zeta's impacts on Gulf Coast sandy shorelines.

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Trump Administration Officials Tour New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations

Trump Administration Officials Tour New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations

TACOMA, Wash. — Deputy Secretary of the Interior Katharine MacGregor, U.S. Geological Survey Director Jim Reilly, and Counselor to the Secretary...

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Media Advisory: Exclusive Interview Opportunities with Interior Officials to Learn about New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations

Media Advisory: Exclusive Interview Opportunities with Interior Officials to Learn about New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations

TACOMA, Wash. — What is a lahar and why are they a threat to those who live below Mount Rainier? Journalists are invited to learn about the  threat...

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Fire Science Critical for Combating Wildfires Out West

Fire Science Critical for Combating Wildfires Out West

Visit our USGS Wildland Fire Science webpage to learn how USGS science is making a difference.

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ShakeOut 2020: Staying Safe When the Ground Starts to Rumble

ShakeOut 2020: Staying Safe When the Ground Starts to Rumble

When the ground shakes, what do you do? ShakeOut 2020:  Drop, Cover, and Hold On!

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USGS: Delta will erode parts of Louisiana, Texas coasts

USGS: Delta will erode parts of Louisiana, Texas coasts

Editor’s note: This story updates and replaces a story published October 8, reflecting a new forecast that reduces the extent of Hurricane Delta’s...

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