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Climate Change, Coastal Tribes and Indigenous Communities
Sea level rise, associated with climate change, is threatening natural resources, communities and cultures across the United States, its territories and freely associated states.
USGS Marks 136 Years of Science for America
Recognizing that fundamental knowledge of the land is essential for an effective government and a productive economy, the 45th Congress and President Hayes established the U.S. Geological Survey 136 years ago, on March 3, 1879.
Using Every Drop of Information: the Open Water Data Initiative
“Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink,” intoned the fictional Ancient Mariner as he looked hopelessly over an empty ocean.
What’s on the Menu for Arctic Polar Bears?
Twenty years ago, biologists could pretty much describe a polar bear’s diet in two words: ringed seals.
The Quality of the Nation’s Groundwater
About 115 million people—more than one-third of the Nation’s population—rely on groundwater for drinking water. As the Nation’s population grows, the need for high-quality drinking-water supplies becomes even more urgent.
Landsat Seen as Stunning Return on Public Investment
Orbiting Earth more than 400 miles away in space, far from human view
Natural Hazards of 2014
Going into the New Year, the USGS reflects on the natural hazards of 2014 as a reminder of the dangers we face and the need for preparedness to save lives and property.
14 Eye-Opening USGS Images from 2014
As we wind down 2014, let’s refresh your science trivia knowledge and brighten your eyes and brain with a list of fun facts and gorgeous images from USGS.
Have you ever wondered...Top USGS FAQs for 2014
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Indian Ocean Tsunami Remembered — Scientists reflect on the 2004 Indian Ocean that killed thousands
In the early hours of Dec. 26, 2004, one of the world’s most powerful earthquakes triggered one of the largest tsunamis in 40 years.
Winter is Coming! The Science of Ice and Fire
The HBO series, Game of Thrones, the television adaptation of the book series, A Song of Ice and Fire, has captured the imagination of over 24 million viewers for the last four years. Though the show takes place in the fictional seven kingdoms of Westeros, there are parts of the show that can be paralleled to Earth science today.
The Other 364 Days of the Year: The Real Lives of Wild Reindeer
Caribou, North America’s wild reindeer, have lives apart from their famous role on Christmas Eve. Reindeer, of course, is another common name for caribou (Rangifer tarandus) a large, cold-adapted, herding herbivore related to deer, elk and moose