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Extreme Coastal Changes and Storm Surge Measurements from Hurricanes Ike and Gustav
Released: 10/6/2008 2:11:17 PM (Share)
Reporters are invited to attend a special presentation about the impacts of Hurricanes Ike and Gustav on the Texas and Louisiana coast. Compelling before-and-after photographs of the storms will be Bolivar Peninsula before and two days after Ike presented during an earth-science conference in Houston, October 6.

Most Alaskan Glaciers Retreating, Thinning, and Stagnating, Says Major USGS Report
Released: 10/6/2008 11:44:25 AM (Share)
Most glaciers in every mountain range and island group in Alaska are experiencing significant retreat, thinning or stagnation, especially glaciers at lower elevations, according to a new book published by the U.S. Geological Survey. In places, these changes began as early as the middle of the 18th century.

"Rock Stars" to Present Geologic Findings at Houston Conference
Released: 10/6/2008 8:58:30 AM (Share)
Top scientists from across the world, including 192 earth science experts from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), will be gathering this week to share their latest findings and most innovative research.

Media Advisory: Join Scientists to See How Major Earthquake Can Devastate Southern California
Released: 10/2/2008 6:44:49 AM (Share)
Some residents were shaken awake today by the magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the San Bernardino Mountains. But all of Southern California would experience the effects of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake on the San Andreas Fault - 500,000 times bigger than today's event - depicted in the "ShakeOut Earthquake Scenario."

Hurricane Ike's Effects Linger in the Great Lakes
Released: 9/30/2008 11:13:58 AM (Share)
Although Hurricane Ike is long gone, its impact lingers more than a thousand miles from where it made landfall. Runoff from tributaries dumped massive amounts of sediment into Lake Michigan, contaminating the water, compromising near-shore navigation and raising E coli bacteria to levels unsafe for swimming.

New Geologic Map Provides Details on Past, Present and Future of Western Transverse Ranges
Released: 9/30/2008 6:52:32 AM (Share)
A new tool that can help citizens who live, work and play in the western Transverse Ranges region is now available online and in print from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

New Geologic Map Provides Details on Past, Present and Future of the Colorado Front Range
Released: 9/30/2008 6:49:28 AM (Share)
A new tool that can help citizens who live, work and play in the Colorado Front Range is now available online and in print from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Substantial Power Generation from Domestic Geothermal Resources
Released: 9/29/2008 5:06:28 PM (Share)
Geothermal power production could significantly add to the electric power generating capacity in the United States.

Images of Texas Neighborhood Devastated by Hurricane Ike Now Online
Released: 9/23/2008 1:32:58 PM (Share)
Before-and-after Hurricane Ike photographs showing the near total destruction of a coastal neighborhood in Texas are now accessible online.

September Science Picks — Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
Released: 9/17/2008 (Share)
In this edition of Science Picks, we've traveled near and far to bring you news from an expedition in the Arctic to thermal cave detection on Mars and beyond! USGS scientists are finding minerals in the Andes and liquid ethane on Saturn's moons. Other scientists are staying close to home to prepare for Hurricane Ike and to study how shrublands react to intense wildfires. We're also bringing you swallows, contaminants, sea otter spying, and grizzly bear populations. Discover all this and more without packing a travel bag in this September edition of Science Picks

New study estimates 765 grizzly bears reside in northwest Montana
Released: 9/16/2008 8:21:58 PM (Share)
A new study estimates that 765 grizzly bears make their home in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, a 7.8 million acre area in northwest Montana stretching from north of Missoula, Mont., to the Canadian border.

USGS to Host Congressional Briefing on Climate Change and Invasive Species
Released: 9/15/2008 11:21:33 AM (Share)
The USGS will host a congressional briefing on how science can be used to anticipate and address the impacts of climate change and invasive species on the landscape.

Before the Dams Come Out: Scientists Measure Elwha River Conditions Now to Help Measure Dam Removal Success Tomorrow
Released: 9/15/2008 8:49:37 AM (Share)
When the Elwha and Glines Canyon dams in Washington State are torn down in 2012, scientists will be able to see — as never before — how the removal of large dams affects the restoration of ecosystems, plants, fisheries and other animals.

Beach Sand Often More Contaminated than Water
Released: 9/12/2008 1:50:30 PM (Share)
Recent research has revealed that beach sand contains high concentrations of E. coli and other fecal indicator bacteria, often greatly exceeding the concentration in beach water.

Hurricane Ike: Maps Showing Potential Coastal Change Available Online
Released: 9/12/2008 11:34:05 AM (Share)
New maps that help forecast possible impacts and damages to coastal communities from Hurricane Ike can be accessed online.

Silent Streams? Escalating Endangerment for North American Freshwater Fish: Nearly 40 Percent Now At-Risk
Released: 9/9/2008 1:46:24 PM (Share)
Nearly 40 percent of fish species in North American streams, rivers and lakes are now in jeopardy, according to the most detailed evaluation of the conservation status of freshwater fishes in the last 20 years.

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