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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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New Partnership to Build Public Awareness of Global Earthquake Risk

New Partnership to Build Public Awareness of Global Earthquake Risk

USGS and the Global Earthquake Model Foundation take steps to save lives worldwide

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USGS Rolls Out Groundbreaking Earthquake Study: The HayWired Earthquake Scenario

USGS Rolls Out Groundbreaking Earthquake Study: The HayWired Earthquake Scenario

USGS collaborates with key academic, state, local, and industry partners to provide a new look at what could happen during a major earthquake in the...

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Earthquake Early Warning: Vital for City Transit

Earthquake Early Warning: Vital for City Transit

Although no one can reliably predict earthquakes, today’s technology is advanced enough to rapidly detect seismic waves as an earthquake begins...

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History of Abrupt Sinking of the Seal Beach Wetlands: New Study Reveals Past Quakes along Fault and Offers Glimpse into the Future

History of Abrupt Sinking of the Seal Beach Wetlands: New Study Reveals Past Quakes along Fault and Offers Glimpse into the Future

Seal Beach, Calif.— A new collaborative study shows evidence of prior abrupt sinking of the wetlands near Seal Beach, caused by ancient earthquakes...

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Lucy Jones Receives 2016 WSSPC Lifetime Achievement Award

Lucy Jones Receives 2016 WSSPC Lifetime Achievement Award

Lucy Jones Receives 2016 WSSPC Lifetime Achievement Award
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Lucy Jones Presents Session for 2016 International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference

Lucy Jones Presents Session for 2016 International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference

Lucy Jones Presents Session for 2016 International Crisis and Risk Communication Conference
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Newly Published: USGS Circular - Get your science used—Six guidelines to improve your products

Newly Published: USGS Circular - Get your science used—Six guidelines to improve your products

Newly Published: USGS Circular - Get your science used—Six guidelines to improve your products

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Lucy Jones Meets with Senator Feinstein to Discuss San Francisco & Earthquakes

Lucy Jones Meets with Senator Feinstein to Discuss San Francisco & Earthquakes

Lucy Jones Meets with Senator Feinstein to Discuss San Francisco & Earthquakes
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Dr. Lucy Jones Visits Tokyo For Invited Talk at ISS Symposium

Dr. Lucy Jones Visits Tokyo For Invited Talk at ISS Symposium

Dr. Lucy Jones Visits Tokyo For Invited Talk at ISS Symposium
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