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New Remote Sensing Handbook Published

New Remote Sensing Handbook Published

A newly published, three-volume “Remote Sensing Handbook” is a comprehensive coverage of all remote sensing topics written by over 300 leading global...
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Many Atolls May be Uninhabitable Within Decades Due to Climate Change

Many Atolls May be Uninhabitable Within Decades Due to Climate Change

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A new study shows that the combined effect of storm-induced wave-driven flooding and sea level rise on island atolls may be more...

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Sea Level Rise and Storm Wave Flooding Threaten Seabirds

Sea Level Rise and Storm Wave Flooding Threaten Seabirds

Islands used by tropical seabirds are highly vulnerable to sea level rise according to a new study released today.

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El Niño and La Niña will Exacerbate Coastal Hazards Across Entire Pacific

El Niño and La Niña will Exacerbate Coastal Hazards Across Entire Pacific

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The projected upsurge of severe El Niño and La Niña events will cause an increase in storm events leading to extreme coastal...

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Researchers Test Smartphones for Earthquake Warning

Researchers Test Smartphones for Earthquake Warning

MENLO PARK, Calif.— Smartphones and other personal electronic devices could, in regions where they are in widespread use, function as early warning...
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Científicos ponen a prueba los teléfonos móviles inteligentes para la advertencia de terremotos

Científicos ponen a prueba los teléfonos móviles inteligentes para la advertencia de terremotos

MENLO PARK, California — Los teléfonos móviles y otros dispositivos electrónicos personales podrían ayudar en las regiones donde se encuentran en uso...
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Media Advisory: Northern California Earthquake Workshop

Media Advisory: Northern California Earthquake Workshop

The U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Program will be hosting an annual workshop to facilitate communication and research collaboration among...

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Secretary Jewell Announces New Wildlife and Climate Studies at the Pacific Islands Climate Science Center

Secretary Jewell Announces New Wildlife and Climate Studies at the Pacific Islands Climate Science Center

Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced today that Interior’s Pacific Islands Climate Science Center is awarding over $600,000 to...

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Coral Reefs are Critical for Risk Reduction & Adaptation

Coral Reefs are Critical for Risk Reduction & Adaptation

Stronger storms, rising seas, and flooding are placing hundreds of millions people at risk around the world, and big part of the solution to decrease...

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