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July 11, 2016

USGS to Discuss New Study on Potential for Groundwater to be Corrosive-Press Conference

On Wednesday, July 13, USGS will release a nationwide study that ranks states’ potential for having corrosive groundwater.

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July 11, 2016

EarthWord–Morbidity

When you’re not dead yet, but aren’t feeling well either, there’s an EarthWord for that...

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July 11, 2016

USGS Publication on Iran’s Nonfuel Minerals Industry Released

The USGS released a publication highlighting the nonfuel minerals industry of Iran.

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July 8, 2016

EarthView–Landsat Reveals Industrial Growth in Powder River Basin

Landsat shows how coal development in the Powder River Basin has changed the landscape since 1984...

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July 7, 2016

Hyperspectral Surveying: A Tool for Assessing the Mineral Potential of Alaska

Alaska is a major producer of base and precious metals and has a high potential for additional undiscovered mineral resources. However, discovery is...

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July 7, 2016

Some Birds and Reptiles Vulnerable to Climate Change in the Southwestern US

New study offers insights to minimize projected climate impacts through proactive land-management activities

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July 7, 2016

Best Student Geological Map Competition Announced

Registration for the Best Student Geologic Map for 2016 ends July 12

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July 6, 2016

The Case of the Missing Holotypes

Featuring lost museum specimens & watercolors...

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July 4, 2016

EarthWord – Holotype

This week's EarthWord, to quote Indiana Jones, belongs in a museum...

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July 1, 2016

EarthView–New Delhi Among Fastest Growing Urban Areas in the World

In 25 years, New Delhi's population almost trippled...

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June 29, 2016

In Hot Water: Climate Change is Affecting North American Fish

Climate change is already affecting inland fish across North America -- including some fish that are popular with anglers. Scientists are seeing a...

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June 29, 2016

Polar Bear Outlook Favorable Under Certain Scenarios

“The scenarios predicted by our models are encouraging in that there are clear actions that humans can take to improve the chances that healthy polar...

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