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USGS supercomputers help assess volcanic hazards in support of community resilience

High-performance computing enables scientists to tackle complex problems and deliver faster volcanic hazard information for real-world impacts.

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Trash to Treasure: Could energy wastewaters be a viable source of lithium?

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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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USGS deploying more gauges for Florence, preparing to measure flooding

USGS deploying more gauges for Florence, preparing to measure flooding

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

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USGS Scientists Prepare for Storms in Three Seas

USGS Scientists Prepare for Storms in Three Seas

Field work completed for powerful Hurricane Florence, while experts watch Isaac and Olivia

Editor's note: This story was originally published on...

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USGS Is Installing About 160 Sensors Along NC, SC Coasts For Florence

USGS Is Installing About 160 Sensors Along NC, SC Coasts For Florence

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

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Cool Tools & Ready Resources for Hot Science

Cool Tools & Ready Resources for Hot Science

With labs that rival those of your favorite crime scene investigator and tech that would make even the most resourceful problem-solving secret agent...

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Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake in Japan

Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake in Japan

The USGS has up-to-date details on the September 5, 2018 event.

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USGS Responds to Hurricane Lane

USGS Responds to Hurricane Lane

Editor’s note: This article will be updated online with more information on the USGS response to Hurricane Lane as it becomes available.

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Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake in Venezuela

Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake in Venezuela

The USGS has up-to-date details on the August 21, 2018 event.

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Will the early bird still get the worm?

Will the early bird still get the worm?

For migrating birds, timing is everything. Showing up at breeding grounds at the right time can ensure a great nesting spot with plenty of food. But...

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Surveys from Above Give Scientists a New Perspective on Water

Surveys from Above Give Scientists a New Perspective on Water

A new way of exploring the Mighty Mississippi and surrounding aquifers will take flight in August not by boat; rather, the sky, to identify what...

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Collaborative Species Conservation

Collaborative Species Conservation

Science in support of management and conservation of threatened and endangered species

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Kīlauea Volcano Erupts

Kīlauea Volcano Erupts

Today's update for June 21st, 2018 will be the last of the daily updates on this USGS feature story.  We encourage you to keep checking the USGS...

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Leave No Trace this Summer as You Explore the Outdoors

Leave No Trace this Summer as You Explore the Outdoors

With summer officially here, it’s a great time to explore the outdoors! As people go hiking, camping, wildlife viewing and engage in other recreation...

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