A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
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Sounds of Yellowstone
Sounds of Yellowstone
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A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
How do I get aerial photographs of where I live?
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What is Fool's Gold?
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Can I view topographic maps and aerial photographs online?
Can I view topographic maps and aerial photographs online?Listen to hear the answer.
Where do I buy USGS topographic maps?
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What is the meaning of the karat mark on gold jewelry?
What is the meaning of the karat mark on gold jewelry?Listen to hear the answer.
Dramatic Developments at Kilauea Volcano
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.
Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii has experienced its first explosive eruption in more than 80 years and is now spewing noxious gas at 10 times the normal rate. John Eichelberger, head of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program, fills us in on the situation.
Is there evidence for a cause and effect relationship between eruptions that occur at about the same time from volcanoes located hundreds to thousands of kilometers apart?
Is there evidence for a cause and effect relationship between eruptions that occur at about the same time from volcanoes located hundreds to thousands of kilometers apart?Listen to hear the answer.
Is there evidence for a cause and effect relationship between eruptions that occur at about the same time from volcanoes located hundreds to thousands of kilometers apart?
Is there evidence for a cause and effect relationship between eruptions that occur at about the same time from volcanoes located hundreds to thousands of kilometers apart?Is there evidence for a cause and effect relationship between eruptions that occur at about the same time from volcanoes located hundreds to thousands of kilometers apart?
Is there evidence for a cause and effect relationship between eruptions that occur at about the same time from volcanoes located hundreds to thousands of kilometers apart?Listen to hear the answer.
Does stage tell you how much water is flowing in a stream?
Does stage tell you how much water is flowing in a stream?Listen to hear the answer.
What is the biggest earthquake in the United States?
What is the biggest earthquake in the United States?Listen to hear the answer.
Why is snow white?
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Drought: the Long, Slow Natural Hazard (Part 2)
In the second part of our two-part drought mini-series, we head down South to talk with USGS scientists Curtis Weaver and Brian McCallum about the drought situation in the Southeastern United States. We also learn some eye-opening economic implications of drought. (Did you know that it's possibly the most expensive natural hazard to address?)
In the second part of our two-part drought mini-series, we head down South to talk with USGS scientists Curtis Weaver and Brian McCallum about the drought situation in the Southeastern United States. We also learn some eye-opening economic implications of drought. (Did you know that it's possibly the most expensive natural hazard to address?)
Where did the term "volcano" come from?
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Drought: the Long, Slow Natural Hazard (Part 1)
In the first part of our two-part series on drought, we sit down with USGS scientists Julio Betancourt and Greg McCabe to talk about drought in the Western United States, along with some other interesting and surprising drought info.
In the first part of our two-part series on drought, we sit down with USGS scientists Julio Betancourt and Greg McCabe to talk about drought in the Western United States, along with some other interesting and surprising drought info.
What is the greatest hazard presented by Mount Rainier?
What is the greatest hazard presented by Mount Rainier?Welcome to CoreFacts, where we're always short on time and big on science. I'm Steve Sobieszczyk. Let's get right to it, today's question is:
What is the greatest hazard presented by Mount Rainier?
What is the greatest hazard presented by Mount Rainier?
What is the greatest hazard presented by Mount Rainier?Welcome to CoreFacts, where we're always short on time and big on science. I'm Steve Sobieszczyk. Let's get right to it, today's question is:
What is the greatest hazard presented by Mount Rainier?
I saw on a map that I live in an area of "high liquefaction probability." What does that mean and can I do anything about it?
I saw on a map that I live in an area of "high liquefaction probability." What does that mean and can I do anything about it?Listen to hear the answer.
How can I find and get historic USGS topographic maps?
How can I find and get historic USGS topographic maps?Listen to hear the answer.
Can an eruption at one volcano trigger an eruption at another nearby volcano, for example, within about 10 kilometers?
Can an eruption at one volcano trigger an eruption at another nearby volcano, for example, within about 10 kilometers?Listen to hear the answer.
What is Landsat 7?
In 1992, The U.S. Congress authorized the procurement, launch, and operation of a new Landsat satellite. This new system, Landsat 7, was launched in April 1999. It is the latest in a series of Earth observations satellites dating back to 1972.
In 1992, The U.S. Congress authorized the procurement, launch, and operation of a new Landsat satellite. This new system, Landsat 7, was launched in April 1999. It is the latest in a series of Earth observations satellites dating back to 1972.
TRUE or FALSE: Portland, Oregon, has a volcano within its metropolitan area.
TRUE or FALSE: Portland, Oregon, has a volcano within its metropolitan area.Listen to hear the answer.
Can animals predict earthquakes?
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