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Secretary Haaland, Leaders Celebrate New U.S. Geological Survey / University of Hawai’i Facility to Support Volcano Monitoring & Ecosystem Restoration

Secretary Haaland, Leaders Celebrate New U.S. Geological Survey / University of Hawai’i Facility to Support Volcano Monitoring & Ecosystem Restoration

This release was originally shared by the Department of the Interior. 

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Models examine how climate change may affect Oregon's Crater Lake

Models examine how climate change may affect Oregon's Crater Lake

How will climate change affect deep water mixing in Crater Lake? 

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Yurok Tribe collects 500 square miles of lidar data in Yurok Territory

Yurok Tribe collects 500 square miles of lidar data in Yurok Territory

USGS-backed project strengthens Tribe’s sovereignty, natural resources management capacity

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President Proposes Nearly $1.8 Billion for USGS Science in FY 2024

President Proposes Nearly $1.8 Billion for USGS Science in FY 2024

Science investments focus on landscape-scale issues, natural disasters and critical minerals while preparing tomorrow’s workforce

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Groundwater and Coral Health at Moloka'i, Hawai'i

Groundwater and Coral Health at Moloka'i, Hawai'i

New research from the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center and the National Park Service examines how the discharge of submarine groundwater...

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Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction

Coral Reef Restoration For Risk Reduction

A team of collaborators, including USGS, released a new report that outlines how coastal communities can reduce risks from flooding and erosion by...

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Mauna Loa Has Begun Erupting

Mauna Loa Has Begun Erupting

On Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, Mauna Loa volcano on the island of Hawai‘i began to erupt. The volcano alert level has risen to WARNING/RED.

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Passive Sampling to Detect Groundwater Contaminants at Coral Reefs

Passive Sampling to Detect Groundwater Contaminants at Coral Reefs

Most coral reefs around the world are declining due to a myriad of external stressors, including climate change impacts such as rising sea-surface...

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David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

This release was originally shared by the Department of the Interior. 

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Volcanic eruption? Earthquake? Stay calm and laugh on.

Volcanic eruption? Earthquake? Stay calm and laugh on.

New research demonstrates how laughter can be an effective way to help agencies connect with the people they serve during natural hazard events, like...

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Media Alert: Low-flying helicopter will survey Kilauea’s inner workings

Media Alert: Low-flying helicopter will survey Kilauea’s inner workings

Note to Editors: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your...

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A Climate Change Canary in the Coal Mine - The Endangered Hawaiian Honeycreepers

A Climate Change Canary in the Coal Mine - The Endangered Hawaiian Honeycreepers

Native Hawaiians have a deep kinship with Hawaiian forest birds and revere, honor, and deify them as family, ancestors, guardians, spirits, and gods...

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