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    Which U.S. volcanoes pose a threat?

    USGS Volcanic Threat Assessment updates the 2005 rankings.

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    2018 Anchorage Earthquake

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    Honey Bee Helpers

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    A sign reads, "Redoubt is active be prepared."
    December 19, 2018

    Which U.S. volcanoes pose a threat?

    USGS Volcanic Threat Assessment updates the 2005 rankings.

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    Volcano Hazards
    Map of earthquake in Anchorage, Alaska, November 30, 2018
    November 30, 2018

    2018 Anchorage Earthquake

    A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck north of Anchorage, Alaska, on November 30, 2018, at 8:29 a.m. local time (17:29:28 UTC).  For the most up-to-date information, please visit the USGS event page, and for estimates of casualties and damage, visit the USGS Prompt Assessment of Global Earthquakes for Response (PAGER) website.

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    Alaska Science Center
    Geologic Hazards Science Center
    Image: USGS 12395501 Auxiliary Streamgage for Pend Oreille River at Newport, WA
    November 9, 2018

    USGS Working to Restore Streamgages

    For questions about a streamgage in your state, please contact your local USGS water science center; contacts can be found at https://water.usgs.gov/key_officials.html.

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    Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program
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    Image: Honey Bees Make Life Sweet
    October 19, 2018

    Honey Bee Helpers: It Takes a Village to Conserve a Colony

    Do you eat fruits and vegetables? What about nuts? If so, you can thank an insect pollinator, usually a honey bee. These small insects play a major role in pollinating the world’s plants, including those we eat regularly. They also increase our nation’s crop values each year by more than 15 billion dollars.

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    Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center
    Before and after photos show Hurricane Michael's devastation along the Florida panhandle.
    October 18, 2018

    Before and After: Coastal Change Caused by 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 at https://usgs.gov/hurricane-michael.

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    Coastal/Marine Hazards and Resources
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    St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
    city skyline at night with tall buildings and bridge in left foreground lit up
    October 17, 2018

    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 2018-3052

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    Earthquake Science Center
    ShakeOut 2018 Graphic
    October 16, 2018

    The Great ShakeOut! -- 2018 Edition

    Do you know what to do the moment the ground starts shaking? Drop, Cover, and Hold On!

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    October 15, 2018

    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 gathered in a grassy open space to meet camp staff, women scientists and volunteers.

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    Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO)
    Map showing new Gulf of Mexico storm tide bracket network
    October 10, 2018

    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 at https://usgs.gov/hurricane-michael.

    Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center
    Eastern FL Panhandle map of predicted beach erosion, overwash, inundation
    October 9, 2018

    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 before, during and after Hurricane Michael, visit the USGS Hurricane Michael page at usgs.gov/hurricane-michael.

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    Map shows 10.3.18 flood event viewer data for Hurricane Florence
    October 3, 2018

    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 https://www.usgs.gov/florence

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    South Atlantic Water Science Center
    Landsat images of flooding over Goldsboro, NC
    September 28, 2018

    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 page at https://www.usgs.gov/florence.

    Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
    South Atlantic Water Science Center
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