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Warmer Ocean Waters Seen to Spur Drought in Africa

Warmer Ocean Waters Seen to Spur Drought in Africa

Monitoring drought vital to success of humanitarian relief

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Modeled Historical Land Use and Land Cover for the Conterminous United States

Modeled Historical Land Use and Land Cover for the Conterminous United States

This article is part of the Fall 2016 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter. 

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USGS Assesses Carbon Potential of Alaska Lands

USGS Assesses Carbon Potential of Alaska Lands

Fate of Alaska's large carbon reserves could affect greenhouse gas concentration.

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USGS Scientists Receive Presidential Awards for Research on Earthquakes, Fish Disease, and Paleoclimate

USGS Scientists Receive Presidential Awards for Research on Earthquakes, Fish Disease, and Paleoclimate

The U.S. Geological Survey is celebrating the success of three distinguished researchers who are recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for...

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