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Climate
Climate plays an important role in where plants, animals, and humans can thrive. As the global climate changes, it threatens the safety and well-being of our communities, our economy, and our natural heritage. The USGS investigates the causes and consequences of climate change and helps people create strategies to navigate this global crisis.
Climate
Climate plays an important role in where plants, animals, and humans can thrive. As the global climate changes, it threatens the safety and well-being of our communities, our economy, and our natural heritage. The USGS investigates the causes and consequences of climate change and helps people create strategies to navigate this global crisis.
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Groundwater Discharge to Upper Colorado River Basin Varies in Response to Drought
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Earth History of the National Capital Region – Volcanoes, Earthquakes & Dinosaurs… Oh My!
![View from sky of a city, bay, and nearby island with visible features like buildings, airport, and bridge, with labels.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/search_result/public/thumbnails/image/CoSMOS%20map%20SanFranCrop.jpg?itok=0qjZ2qvi)