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USGS Tidal Network Monitoring Elevated Water Levels Off Hampton Roads

USGS Tidal Network Monitoring Elevated Water Levels Off Hampton Roads

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

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New Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center Fact Sheet

New Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center Fact Sheet

Check out this fact sheet summarizing what we do at the Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center.

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USGS Response to Hurricane Irma

USGS Response to Hurricane Irma

Learn about the science USGS is providing to decision makers before, during, and after Hurricane Irma. Click HERE.

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USGS Response to Hurricane Harvey

USGS Response to Hurricane Harvey

The U.S. Geological Survey has deployed storm-tide sensors, forecast what coastal change to expect, and is ready to measure the extent of flooding...

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Extensometer Drilling in Virginia

Extensometer Drilling in Virginia

Deep drilling in eastern Virginia will evaluate past effects of groundwater pumping, land subsidence, and relative sea-level rise. Future injection of...

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USGS Crews Measure Flooding in NC, SC, GA and FL

USGS Crews Measure Flooding in NC, SC, GA and FL

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding or retrieve storm-tide sensors?

- In North Carolina, contact Jeanne...

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Record Number of USGS Sensors Deployed for Hurricane Matthew

Record Number of USGS Sensors Deployed for Hurricane Matthew

The U.S. Geological Survey is using many forms of technology to track and document Hurricane Matthew’s effects on the eastern seaboard. Here is an in...

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USGS teams are in the field tracking Virginia and West Virginia floodwaters

USGS teams are in the field tracking Virginia and West Virginia floodwaters

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Shaun Wicklein at smwickle@usgs.gov or 804-399-9929. 

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New Tide Gauges Installed Along Virginia Beach’s Coastline

New Tide Gauges Installed Along Virginia Beach’s Coastline

Virginia Beach residents and local emergency managers have a new tool to monitor storm tides and flooding this hurricane season with the installation...

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