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Life in the Abyss
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  • Is “The Impossible” Possible in the Pacific Northwest? – Coastal Community Tsunami Hazards and Risk Free USGS Public Lecture February 28

    Is “The Impossible” Possible in the Pacific Northwest? – Coastal Community Tsunami Hazards and Risk Free USGS Public Lecture February 28

    Mon, 25 Feb 2013

    February 28th at 7 p.m. (PST) — Public Lecture information: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar

  • Exploring the Earth’s Crust – Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath Our Feet Free USGS Public Lecture January 24

    Exploring the Earth’s Crust – Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath Our Feet Free USGS Public Lecture January 24

    Fri, 18 Jan 2013

    January 24th at 7 p.m. (PST) — Public Lecture information: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar

  • Colorful South Pacific Species – New Discoveries and Looming Threats – Free USGS Public Lecture December 13

    Colorful South Pacific Species – New Discoveries and Looming Threats – Free USGS Public Lecture December 13

    Thu, 06 Dec 2012

    7 p.m.—Public lecture (also live-streamed over the Internet)

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    USGS Study Confirms U.S. Amphibian Populations Declining at Precipitous Rates
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    (Released: Wed, 22 May 2013 8:00:00 EDT)

    Deficit in Nation's Aquifers Accelerating
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