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Dorian Will Likely Cause Some Erosion to Va., Md. Beaches

Dorian Will Likely Cause Some Erosion to Va., Md. Beaches

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

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USGS Scientists Document Hurricane Dorian’s Impacts

USGS Scientists Document Hurricane Dorian’s Impacts

Editor’s Note: This story was revised Sept. 10, 2019 to include the later phases of USGS’ response to Hurricane Dorian.

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USGS deploying about 150 storm-tide sensors in the Carolinas

USGS deploying about 150 storm-tide sensors in the Carolinas

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

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Dorian Likely to Cause Significant Beach Erosion from Fla. to N.C.

Dorian Likely to Cause Significant Beach Erosion from Fla. to N.C.

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

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USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

USGS deploying 175 storm-tide sensors in Fla., Ga.

Editor’s Note: This news release was originally published Aug. 29 and was updated Aug. 30 and Aug. 31 to reflect changes in the number and locations...

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Throughout Hurricane Season, USGS Science is There Before, During and After the Storm

Throughout Hurricane Season, USGS Science is There Before, During and After the Storm

When a major storm threatens to make landfall in the United States or its territories, the USGS provides comprehensive scientific capabilities and...

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A Kīlauea Volcano First – Water Pond Found in the Summit Crater

A Kīlauea Volcano First – Water Pond Found in the Summit Crater

On July 25, 2019, a helicopter pilot flying a U.S.Geological Survey mission over Kīlauea noticed an unusual green patch at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u...

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New Partnership to Build Public Awareness of Global Earthquake Risk

New Partnership to Build Public Awareness of Global Earthquake Risk

USGS and the Global Earthquake Model Foundation take steps to save lives worldwide

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USGS Awardees of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

USGS Awardees of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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

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Update: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Southern California

Update: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Southern California

Updated on July 19. Visit the USGS earthquake event page for more information.

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Celebrate Oceans Month – USGS Science on the Seas

Celebrate Oceans Month – USGS Science on the Seas

Our Earth is indeed a watery planet – nearly two-thirds of its surface is covered by water. And all but 3% of that water covers land submerged under...

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

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...

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