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Before and After: Coastal Change Caused by Hurricane Michael

Before and After: Coastal Change Caused by Hurricane Michael

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Michael, visit the USGS Hurricane Michael page...

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USGS: Hurricane surge likely to erode 75% of Florida Panhandle beaches

USGS: Hurricane surge likely to erode 75% of Florida Panhandle beaches

One-fourth of beachfront could be inundated by large storm waves, experts predict

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New coral reef study to begin at Buck Island National Park Service unit on St. Croix

New coral reef study to begin at Buck Island National Park Service unit on St. Croix

Scientists travel to Buck Island Reef National Monument to plan a new study and to assess hurricane impacts to the coral reefs surrounding Buck Island...

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USGS Southeast Region Workshop: Documenting the multiple facets of a subsiding landscape from coastal cities and wetlands to the continental shelf

USGS Southeast Region Workshop: Documenting the multiple facets of a subsiding landscape from coastal cities and wetlands to the continental shelf

Workshop brings together USGS scientists from a variety of disciplines to identify current strengths and weakness in subsidence-related research.

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CMHRP Lidar Coordinator invited to present at URISA GIS-Pro 2018 Conference

CMHRP Lidar Coordinator invited to present at URISA GIS-Pro 2018 Conference

Xan Fredericks, Lidar Coordinator for the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, has been invited as a subject matter expert to present a...

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Meeting on impact of infrastructure on occurrence and persistence of harmful algal blooms in South Florida

Meeting on impact of infrastructure on occurrence and persistence of harmful algal blooms in South Florida

Dr. John Lisle (Research Microbial Ecologist, SPCMSC) was an invited panel member, participating in an open discussion on the occurrence and...

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Microbial removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from surface water recharged into the Upper Floridan Aquifer

Microbial removal of nitrogen and phosphorus from surface water recharged into the Upper Floridan Aquifer

A recent study is providing novel data on the ability of microorganisms to remove nutrients during storage at aquifer storage and recovery (ASR)...

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USGS Scientists Prepare for Storms in Three Seas

USGS Scientists Prepare for Storms in Three Seas

Field work completed for powerful Hurricane Florence, while experts watch Isaac and Olivia

Editor's note: This story was originally published on...

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USGS: Florence Likely to Cause Short- and Long-Term Beach Erosion

USGS: Florence Likely to Cause Short- and Long-Term Beach Erosion

Initial effect will probably be erosion on 75 percent of North Carolina beaches, experts say.

 

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Elevated water levels from Hurricane Florence likely to impact Southeast Atlantic beaches and dunes for several days

Elevated water levels from Hurricane Florence likely to impact Southeast Atlantic beaches and dunes for several days

The USGS Coastal Change Hazards storm team is predicting coastal change impacts due to the potential for high waves and storm surge along the...

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CMHRP Lidar Coordinator invited to be Keynote Speaker at the 2018 Ohio GIS Conference

CMHRP Lidar Coordinator invited to be Keynote Speaker at the 2018 Ohio GIS Conference

Xan Fredericks, Lidar Coordinator for the Coastal-Marine Hazards and Resources Program, was invited by the Ohio Chapter of the Urban and Regional...

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