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Developing the next generation of USGS water monitoring technologies

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Heating Limestone: A Major CO2 Culprit in Construction

Why USGS scientists are talking about cement's carbon footprint

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USGS and Australia formally partner for upcoming Landsat Next satellite mission

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Algal blooms aren’t always harmful, but when they are, science is here to help

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First USGS Supercomputer Decommissioning makes way for Successors

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New report ranks USGS assets high among Earth observations systems surveyed

Finds 73 USGS products support agriculture and forestry

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The science that transformed a dry streambed into an oasis

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Landsat Images Before and After Harvey Illustrate Flooding in Texas

Landsat Images Before and After Harvey Illustrate Flooding in Texas

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

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USGS Measures the Impacts of Hurricane Irma

USGS Measures the Impacts of Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma’s heavy rains and storm surge caused severe flooding in parts of the Southeast.

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USGS Efforts Continue After Harvey

USGS Efforts Continue After Harvey

As Harvey’s record breaking rainfall and catastrophic flood waters recede in Texas and western Louisiana, U.S. Geological Survey teams are collecting...

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Magnitude 8.2 Earthquake in Mexico

Magnitude 8.2 Earthquake in Mexico

A magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck offshore Chiapas, Mexico on September 7, 2017 at 11:49 local time (September 8 at 04:49UTC).

 

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USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors along Georgia and South Carolina Coasts prior to Hurricane Irma’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors along Georgia and South Carolina Coasts prior to Hurricane Irma’s Arrival

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

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USGS Prepares for Hurricane Irma

USGS Prepares for Hurricane Irma

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

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USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors along Florida’s Coasts prior to Hurricane Irma’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors along Florida’s Coasts prior to Hurricane Irma’s Arrival

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

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USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors in Puerto Rico for Hurricane Irma

USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors in Puerto Rico for Hurricane Irma

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

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Science to Weather the Storm

Science to Weather the Storm

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

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USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Lynne Fahlquist. 

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USGS Prepares for Hurricane Harvey

USGS Prepares for Hurricane Harvey

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

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USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

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

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