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The science that transformed a dry streambed into an oasis

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50 Years of USGS Headquarters Building in Reston, Virginia

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5 Geomagnetic Storms That Reshaped Society

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Rapid Response Seafloor Seismology

New Small Ocean-Bottom Seismographs Enable Rapid Response to Earthquakes and Other Marine Geohazards

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Illuminating the Night: How Minerals in Fireworks Power Our Lives

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Five Years After the Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence

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USGS and Germany signal continued partnership for Landsat Next mission

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In the Field with Kate Scharer

In the Field with Kate Scharer

What’s a day in the life of a research geologist like?

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Yellowstone's migrating bison manipulate springtime green-up

Yellowstone's migrating bison manipulate springtime green-up

On a typical June day in Yellowstone National Park, it’s not unusual to see hundreds of bison grazing in the Lamar Valley. The herds appear to...

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The 2019 Great ShakeOut

The 2019 Great ShakeOut

When the ground starts to shake, what do you do?  Great ShakeOut 2019:  Drop, Cover, and Hold On!

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USGS ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System

USGS ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System

Next week, USGS and the nation commemorate the 30th anniversary of one of the most destructive earthquake disasters in U.S. history – the 1989 Loma...

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USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness

USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness

 Learn About USGS Hazards Science and More About National Preparedness Month:  The very nature of natural hazards means that they have the potential...

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Fast Fire Facts from USGS

Fast Fire Facts from USGS

 

You’ve got questions about USGS fire science. We’ve got answers.

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“Science is Amazing”: GeoGirls Explore Mount St. Helens During Outdoor Science and Technology Program

“Science is Amazing”: GeoGirls Explore Mount St. Helens During Outdoor Science and Technology Program

Twenty-five middle school-age GeoGirls spent five days conducting hands-on research and interacting with female scientists, educators and older...

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Dorian Will Likely Cause Some Erosion to Va., Md. Beaches

Dorian Will Likely Cause Some Erosion to Va., Md. Beaches

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

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USGS Scientists Document Hurricane Dorian’s Impacts

USGS Scientists Document Hurricane Dorian’s Impacts

Editor’s Note: This story was revised Sept. 10, 2019 to include the later phases of USGS’ response to Hurricane Dorian.

To learn more about USGS’ role...

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USGS deploying about 150 storm-tide sensors in the Carolinas

USGS deploying about 150 storm-tide sensors in the Carolinas

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

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Dorian Likely to Cause Significant Beach Erosion from Fla. to N.C.

Dorian Likely to Cause Significant Beach Erosion from Fla. to N.C.

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

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USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

Editor’s Note: This news release was originally published Aug. 29 and was updated Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 to reflect changes in the number and locations...

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