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New Map Showcases the Recreational, Mining and Historical Heart of Colorado

New Map Showcases the Recreational, Mining and Historical Heart of Colorado

Bringing together decades of research and mapping, the U.S. Geological Survey just released a geologic map and companion pamphlet featuring the...

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USGS-NASA Pecora Award Recognizes Excellence in Earth Observation

USGS-NASA Pecora Award Recognizes Excellence in Earth Observation

Two awardees have been presented with the 2017 William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing. 

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USGS Estimates 40 Million Pounds of Potential Uranium Resources in Parts of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma

USGS Estimates 40 Million Pounds of Potential Uranium Resources in Parts of Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma

Estimates of Potential Uranium in the Southern High Plains Could Equal Just Under One Year of U.S. Needs.

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Media Advisory: Pecora 20 Conference on New Trends in Remote Sensing

Media Advisory: Pecora 20 Conference on New Trends in Remote Sensing

Monitoring our changing planet is critical to supporting a world population expected to reach eight billion by 2025. Observing the Earth from space...

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New Tool Allows Users to Explore Mountains Worldwide

New Tool Allows Users to Explore Mountains Worldwide

A new tool that gives users the most detailed view yet of the world’s mountains is now available from the USGS. And it’s as close as your computer or...

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U.S. and Canadian Scientists Explore Major Undersea Earthquake Fault

U.S. and Canadian Scientists Explore Major Undersea Earthquake Fault

An international team of scientists just finished probing the depths of the Pacific Ocean offshore of Alaska and British Columbia, to better...

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