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Salty water causes some freshwater harmful algae to release toxins

Salty water causes some freshwater harmful algae to release toxins

USGS study of Lake Okeechobee algae gives new insight on South Florida coastal blooms

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The Hayward Fault—Is It Due for a Repeat of the Powerful 1868 Earthquake?

The Hayward Fault—Is It Due for a Repeat of the Powerful 1868 Earthquake?

By Thomas M. Brocher, Jack Boatwright, James J. Lienkaemper, Carol S. Prentice, David P. Schwartz, and Howard Bundock

Drawn from: USGS Fact Sheet 2018...

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USGS Measures Flooding Across Texas

USGS Measures Flooding Across Texas

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Lynne Fahlquist.

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GeoGirls Rock! USGS women encourage and support the next generation of scientists

GeoGirls Rock! USGS women encourage and support the next generation of scientists

Mount St. Helens volcano loomed in the distance as 25 middle-school “GeoGirls” signed in, received a name tag, dropped their overnight gear and...

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Scientists to Measure Wood River Valley Groundwater Levels

Scientists to Measure Wood River Valley Groundwater Levels

Data Will Help to Improve Groundwater-Flow ModelData Will Help to Improve Groundwater-Flow Model

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New USGS Network Leads to Fast Preparations for Hurricane Michael

New USGS Network Leads to Fast Preparations for Hurricane Michael

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

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Midwest US: What’s in Your Stream? Get Online to Find Out!

Midwest US: What’s in Your Stream? Get Online to Find Out!

An online interactive tool for learning about pesticides, nutrients, and the overall health of Midwest streams is now available from the U.S...

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USGS: Hurricane surge likely to erode 75% of Florida Panhandle beaches

USGS: Hurricane surge likely to erode 75% of Florida Panhandle beaches

One-fourth of beachfront could be inundated by large storm waves, experts predict

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers...

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USGS: Hurricane surge likely to erode 75% of Florida Panhandle beaches

USGS: Hurricane surge likely to erode 75% of Florida Panhandle beaches

One-fourth of Florida Panhandle beachfront could be inundated by large storm waves, experts predict

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to...

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USGS Crews Work Fast to Capture Evidence of Devastating Carolina Floods

USGS Crews Work Fast to Capture Evidence of Devastating Carolina Floods

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

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USGS Prepares to Measure Flooding Across Arizona

USGS Prepares to Measure Flooding Across Arizona

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Jim Leenhouts

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Landsat Before, After Images Show Flooding in Carolinas From Florence

Landsat Before, After Images Show Flooding in Carolinas From Florence

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

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