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Landers Rupture — Where they were
Landers Rupture — Where they were
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Landers Rupture — Where they were

USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California

USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California

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Landers Rupture — Sue on what it felt like
Landers Rupture — Sue on what it felt like
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Landers Rupture — Sue on what it felt like

USGS seismologist Susan Hough recalls what the 1992 Landers earthquake felt like from Pasadena, CA. 

USGS seismologist Susan Hough recalls what the 1992 Landers earthquake felt like from Pasadena, CA. 

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Landers Rupture — Andy on using satellite data
Landers Rupture — Andy on using satellite data
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Landers Rupture — Andy on using satellite data

USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the remote location of the 1992 Landers earthquake and how researchers were able to use satellite data to better see the quake’s impacts.

USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the remote location of the 1992 Landers earthquake and how researchers were able to use satellite data to better see the quake’s impacts.

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Landers Rupture — Sue on her role after the earthquake and seismic monitoring in Southern CA
Landers Rupture — Sue on her role after the earthquake and seismic monitoring in Southern CA
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Landers Rupture — Sue on her role after the earthquake and seismic monitoring in Southern CA

USGS seismologist Susan Hough talks about her role following the 1992 Landers earthquake and seismic monitoring stations in Southern California.

USGS seismologist Susan Hough talks about her role following the 1992 Landers earthquake and seismic monitoring stations in Southern California.

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Landers Rupture — Scott on what it looked like
Landers Rupture — Scott on what it looked like
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Landers Rupture — Scott on what it looked like

USGS field technician Scott Lydeen recalls what the aftermath of the 1992 Landers earthquake looked like.

USGS field technician Scott Lydeen recalls what the aftermath of the 1992 Landers earthquake looked like.

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Landers Rupture — Sue on how monitoring networks evolved
Landers Rupture — Sue on how monitoring networks evolved
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Landers Rupture — Sue on how monitoring networks evolved

USGS seismologist Susan Hough described the Southern California Seismic Network and how it was used for the 1992 Landers earthquake.

USGS seismologist Susan Hough described the Southern California Seismic Network and how it was used for the 1992 Landers earthquake.

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Landers Rupture — Joan on little skull mountain
Landers Rupture — Joan on little skull mountain
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Landers Rupture — Joan on little skull mountain

USGS seismologist Joan Gomberg recalls the earthquake on Little Skull Mountain related to the 1992 Landers earthquake.

USGS seismologist Joan Gomberg recalls the earthquake on Little Skull Mountain related to the 1992 Landers earthquake.

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Landers Rupture — Andy on significance of the Landers earthquake
Landers Rupture — Andy on significance of the Landers earthquake
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Landers Rupture — Andy on significance of the Landers earthquake

USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the significance of the 1992 Landers earthquake.

USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the significance of the 1992 Landers earthquake.

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Landers Rupture — Sue on what we've learned since
Landers Rupture — Sue on what we've learned since
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Landers Rupture — Sue on what we've learned since

USGS seismologist Susan Hough discusses what we’ve learned since the 1992 Landers earthquake.

USGS seismologist Susan Hough discusses what we’ve learned since the 1992 Landers earthquake.

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Landers Rupture — Ruth on impact to San Andreas
Landers Rupture — Ruth on impact to San Andreas
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Landers Rupture — Ruth on impact to San Andreas

USGS seismologist Ruth Harris talks about how the 1992 Landers earthquake caused concern for the San Andreas fault.

USGS seismologist Ruth Harris talks about how the 1992 Landers earthquake caused concern for the San Andreas fault.

Color photo of a fire and Frank Fay with the Eyes on Earth podcast logo
Eyes on Earth - Wildfire Risk to Communities
Eyes on Earth - Wildfire Risk to Communities
Eyes on Earth Episode 24 - Wildfire Risk to Communities
Eyes on Earth Episode 24 - Wildfire Risk to Communities
Color photo of a fire and Frank Fay with the Eyes on Earth podcast logo
Eyes on Earth - Wildfire Risk to Communities
Eyes on Earth - Wildfire Risk to Communities
Eyes on Earth Episode 24 - Wildfire Risk to Communities

The U.S. has plenty of data on wildfire risk. There are local and regional risk assessments, complex datasets like LANDFIRE and tracking tools like the EROS Fire Danger Monitor, as well as a host of resources and research projects devoted to the subject.

The U.S. has plenty of data on wildfire risk. There are local and regional risk assessments, complex datasets like LANDFIRE and tracking tools like the EROS Fire Danger Monitor, as well as a host of resources and research projects devoted to the subject.

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USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina
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USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity - Black (TM)
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina

North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.

North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.

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How far did the ash from Mount St. Helens travel?
How far did the ash from Mount St. Helens travel?
CoreFacts
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CoreFacts Album Artwork
How far did the ash from Mount St. Helens travel?

Welcome to CoreFacts, where we're always short on time and big on science. I'm Brian Campbell. Today's question is …

How far did the ash from Mount St. Helens travel?

Welcome to CoreFacts, where we're always short on time and big on science. I'm Brian Campbell. Today's question is …

How far did the ash from Mount St. Helens travel?