Sound Waves Newsletter - January-February 2011
ARkStorm: California’s Other “Big One”
In 1861-62, California was bombarded for 45 days with one strong winter storm after another, causing severe flooding up and down the state.
Many Coastal Wetlands Likely to Disappear This Century
Many coastal wetlands worldwide—including several on the U.S. Atlantic coast—may be more sensitive than previously thought to climate change and sea-level rise projected for the 21st century.
USGS Promotes Ocean Research and Education at 12th Annual Open House in St. Petersburg, Florida
Focusing on the theme, "Liquid Earth: Our Fluid Planet," the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center held its 12th annual Open House on November 5 and 6, 2010, in St. Petersburg, Florida. The theme promoted science and education to improve understanding of watersheds, coastal areas, and global ocean systems.
Projected Losses of Arctic Sea Ice and Polar Bear Habitat May Be Reduced if Greenhouse-Gas Emissions are Stabilized
USGS Geographer Is Opening Speaker at GIS Day 2010
"GIS" refers to geographic information systems—combinations of software and hardware used to capture, store, analyze, and display data linked to geographic locations.
Recent Publications - January-February 2011
List of recent USGS publications and data releases based on coastal and marine research.