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USGS landslide event team activated in wake of Hurricane Helene

USGS landslide event team activated in wake of Hurricane Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In response to Hurricane Helene’s devastating effects across multiple states, the U. S. Geological Survey activated its landslide...

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USGS is collecting flood data and repairing streamgages damaged by Hurricane Helene

USGS is collecting flood data and repairing streamgages damaged by Hurricane Helene

To learn more about USGS science related to Hurricane Helene:

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Hunter survey available for Green Bay and Lake Michigan

Hunter survey available for Green Bay and Lake Michigan

Public input requested

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Media Alert: Low-level airplane flights to image geology over parts of Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas

Media Alert: Low-level airplane flights to image geology over parts of Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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New USGS data-driven tools can aid restoration of mine lands across America

New USGS data-driven tools can aid restoration of mine lands across America

A suite of newly released tools can be used to help locate, study and restore mine lands.

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USGS deploys wave sensors along Florida’s coast ahead of Hurricane Helene

USGS deploys wave sensors along Florida’s coast ahead of Hurricane Helene

Tampa, FL —Ahead of Hurricane Helene, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are deploying 13 wave sensors today in Florida between Venice and...

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USGS forecasts 44 percent of Florida’s west coast to experience inundation from Helene

USGS forecasts 44 percent of Florida’s west coast to experience inundation from Helene

Updated on 9/25/24 at 9:35am:

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – U.S. Geological Survey experts project that Hurricane Helene, expected to make landfall on Florida...

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Media Alert: Low-level airplane flights to image geology of Sioux Falls, larger tri-state region

Media Alert: Low-level airplane flights to image geology of Sioux Falls, larger tri-state region

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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End of an era: Historic Landsat 7 mission takes final images

End of an era: Historic Landsat 7 mission takes final images

RESTON, Va. — After more than 132,000 trips around the Earth and more than 3.3 million satellite images under its belt, the work of the Landsat 7...

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding advances geologic data collection in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding advances geologic data collection in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina

RESTON, Va. – The U.S. Geological Survey has announced it will invest approximately $5.3 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to collect...

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USGS announces new consortia for North Central and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Centers

USGS announces new consortia for North Central and Southwest Climate Adaptation Science Centers

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey has finalized agreements with universities, Tribal organizations and non-governmental organizations to...

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USGS experts forecast Francine to result in coastal change in Texas and Louisiana

USGS experts forecast Francine to result in coastal change in Texas and Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS – Hurricane Francine is expected to bring coastal change to portions of the Texas and Louisiana coasts, causing erosion, overwash of sand...

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