A Climate Change Canary in the Coal Mine - The endangered Hawaiian Honeycreepers
A Climate Change Canary in the Coal Mine - The endangered Hawaiian Honeycreepers
Community Based Science Seeks to Save Four Species from Imminent Extinction
Community Based Science Seeks to Save Four Species from Imminent Extinction
Laying the Groundwork: How the USGS is Deploying the Infrastructure Law’s Investments in Science
Laying the Groundwork: How the USGS is Deploying the Infrastructure Law’s Investments in Science
Bird Bands and the Public Help Researchers Better Understand Alaskan Bird Populations
Bird Bands and the Public Help Researchers Better Understand Alaskan Bird Populations
6 Migratory Birds USGS is Following
6 Migratory Birds USGS is Following
Saving Salamanders: Vital to Ecosystem Health
Saving Salamanders: Vital to Ecosystem Health
USGS, Apple Develop New Metric to Better Understand Global Mining Impacts of Key Minerals and their Future Supply
USGS, Apple Develop New Metric to Better Understand Global Mining Impacts of Key Minerals and their Future Supply
Event Notifications
Event Notifications
Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
2022-05-27 02:36:05 (UTC)
38 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: VI (Strong Shaking)
Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
2022-05-26 15:37:57 (UTC)
southeast of the Loyalty Islands
Pager Alert Level: Green
Earthquake
Magnitude 7.2
Earthquake
Magnitude 4.67
2022-05-22 09:49:45 (UTC)
3 km NW of Hōlualoa, Hawaii
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: V (Moderate Shaking)
USGS Scientific Research Results
USGS Scientific Research Results
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Climate
Climate
Climate plays an important role in where plants, animals, and humans can thrive. As the global climate changes, it threatens the safety and well-being of our communities, our economy, and our natural heritage. The USGS investigates the causes and consequences of climate change and helps people create strategies to navigate this global crisis.
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Climate 101
Climate 101
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Climate Impacts on Plants and Animals
Climate Impacts on Plants and Animals
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Coasts Storms, and Sea-level Rise
Coasts Storms, and Sea-level Rise
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Droughts and Climate Change
Droughts and Climate Change
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Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Storage
Greenhouse Gases and Carbon Storage
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From the Seafloor to Outer Space
From the Seafloor to Outer Space
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Predictive Wildfire Behavior Modeling
Predictive Wildfire Behavior Modeling
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Climate Science Champion Videos
Climate Science Champion Videos
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USGS Celebrating Earth Day Everyday
USGS Celebrating Earth Day Everyday
Science for a Changing World
Science for a Changing World
We monitor, assess, and conduct targeted science research so that policy makers and the public have the understanding they need to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience.