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We're Only as Healthy as our Ecosystems

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Fire up the 3D printer! It’s 2024 and it’s time to study some bats!

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Science or Superstition?

On Halloween, U.S. Geological Survey highlights three previous studies addressing the unexplained

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An Avocet's Travels

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Climate futures for lizards and snakes

Will reptiles stay put or move as the climate changes across the West?

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(Some) Assembly Required: How to sign your organization up for the Great ShakeOut

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From the Colombian Andes to the USGS: How Diana L. Restrepo-Osorio Became a Champion for Diversity in Science

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June 8, 2023

The USGS collects critical information about storm tides, one of the most serious hurricane threats to people and infrastructure

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...

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June 6, 2023

Pop quiz on hurricanes!

As the nation enters hurricane season, test your knowledge on coastal storms with this short quiz!

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June 1, 2023

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey will be providing science...

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May 31, 2023

Announcing Mike Grimm as Associate Director for Natural Hazards

Michael M. Grimm is the new Associate Director of USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area.

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May 18, 2023

10 Ways Mount St. Helens Changed Our World

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens had a profound impact on how we live with active volcanoes. Looking back over the last four decades, we have...

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May 7, 2023

At the USGS, Amphibians are Out of Sight but Top of Mind

Whether you find them cute or not, amphibians are important. Although they’re often out of sight, that doesn’t mean they should be out of mind.

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April 27, 2023

USGS looks back 2,000 years to study the relationship between hurricanes and climate

In recognition of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which is April 30 to May 6 this year, learn how scientists are looking back thousands of years...

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April 13, 2023

The Potential for Geologic Hydrogen for Next-Generation Energy

A previously overlooked, potential geologic source of energy could increase the renewability and lower the carbon footprint of our nation’s energy...

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March 16, 2023

The Past, Present and Future of USGS Streamgages

U.S. Geological Survey streamgages provide vital information to the public and decision-makers for a diverse set of needs.

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March 7, 2023

Earthquake in Southern California 90 Years Ago Changed the Way We Build

The story of the damaging Long Beach earthquake on March 10, 1933.

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March 6, 2023

Building maps to help geothermal energy and greater sage-grouse coexist in Nevada’s sagebrush country

A U.S. Geological Survey study finds that geothermal energy development contributes to population declines of greater sage-grouse. A new tool can...

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March 2, 2023

Climate Warming is Likely to Cause Large Increases in Wetland Methane Emissions

A new USGS study has big implications for climate change mitigation plans to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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