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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 https://www.usgs.gov/florence.
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 Tuesday, Sept. 11 and was updated at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 12.
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.
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 page at https://www.usgs.gov/florence.
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 jealous, the USGS is developing and using tools that help answer some of the most pressing questions being asked by wildlife, natural resource, and land managers. Here are just a few:
Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake in Japan
The USGS has up-to-date details on the September 5, 2018 event.
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.
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake in Venezuela
The USGS has up-to-date details on the August 21, 2018 event.
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 recent changes in the conditions and foods that birds depend on makes this timing harder to get right.
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 resources lie beneath.
Collaborative Species Conservation
Science in support of management and conservation of threatened and endangered species
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 Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) Kīlauea status website for daily activity updates. You can also visit the USGS Facebook page and the USGS Twitter feed as updates become available. For press inquiries, please email volcanomedia@usgs.gov.
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 activities, there can be associated impacts on the natural environment.