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2024 in Review: Highlighting the Best of Landsat

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Don't eat that cookie! We need it for science.

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The Night the Earth Shook

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USGS scientist fosters the future of STEM at Tennessee State University

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Tracking down commodity sources:The surprising role geoscience can play in assisting U.S. foreign policy

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M7.0 Earthquake Strikes off Northern California Coast

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USGS-NASA Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation

Two award recipients recognized at AGU with the 2024 William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing

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Reflecting on 2015 Natural Hazards

Reflecting on 2015 Natural Hazards

Reflecting on the natural hazards of 2015 serves as a reminder of the dangers we face and the need for preparedness to save lives and property.

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USGS Measures Historic Flooding Across the Nation

USGS Measures Historic Flooding Across the Nation

U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring record flooding on rivers and streams in 12 states across the country. USGS is making preparations...

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Mapping the National Parks

Mapping the National Parks

The national parks of the United States are often compared to, and indeed inspire, works of art. In fact, the USGS has been regularly contributing new...
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Wildlife Disease Science in the National Parks

Wildlife Disease Science in the National Parks

From striking craggy pinnacles to cavernous underground lairs, the national parks are renowned for their grand wildernesses. However, the inhabitants...

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Not Just for Kissing: Mistletoe and Birds, Bees, and Other Beasts

Not Just for Kissing: Mistletoe and Birds, Bees, and Other Beasts

Perhaps some of you have already experienced a sweet holiday smooch or two under the Christmas mistletoe, enjoying this fairly old kissing ritual for...
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Pardon Me, Mr. President, I’m Just a Wild Turkey

Pardon Me, Mr. President, I’m Just a Wild Turkey

At the founding of this nation, Benjamin Franklin wrote his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Bache, endorsing the turkey as the national bird. He believed the...
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Using the Markets for Environmental Science

Using the Markets for Environmental Science

he invisible hand of the market might seem a strange player for environmental science, but it’s an emerging force for regulators and land managers. It...
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Free Data Proves Its Worth for Observing Earth

Free Data Proves Its Worth for Observing Earth

Since late 2008, when Landsat earth observation images were made available to all users free of charge, nearly 30 million Landsat scenes have been...

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The Nation Prepares for Extreme Space Weather

The Nation Prepares for Extreme Space Weather

A severe solar storm could disrupt the nation’s power grid for months, potentially leading to widespread blackouts. Resulting damage and disruption...
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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake in Afghanistan

Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake in Afghanistan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Afghanistan on October 26, 2015 at 09:09:32 UTC.
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A Nation Parched for Research on Ecological Drought

A Nation Parched for Research on Ecological Drought

While prolonged drought with widespread impacts on food and water supplies for people is among the oldest stories in human history, ecological drought...

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Visit the Moon Without Leaving Your Desk

Visit the Moon Without Leaving Your Desk

Ever wonder what it would be like to wander around the Moon? Sky gazers can now journey there without leaving their desk.
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