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August 6, 2024

U.S. Geological Survey responds to Tropical Storm Debby in South Carolina

To learn more about USGS’s role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Tropical Storm Debby, visit the USGS Tropical Storm...

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August 6, 2024

Tropical Storm Debby brought some Florida river and lake locations to records levels

To learn more about USGS’s role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Tropical Storm Debby, visit the USGS Tropical Storm...

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August 5, 2024

Wildfires are increasing concentrations of mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams

New research from the U.S. Geological Survey links wildfires to increased mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams.

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July 30, 2024

New study of bat habitats and wind energy can help energy providers minimize collisions

Mexican free-tailed bat habitats overlap strongly with areas suitable for wind energy, but the risk of collisions varies throughout the year.

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July 22, 2024

Updates to international database provide powerful insights on valuable byproduct minerals

RESTON, VA — The geological surveys of the U.S., Australia, and Canada are unveiling major updates to a shared database on mineral ores: an increase...

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July 18, 2024

First study to quantify global earthquake risk to mineral supplies

GOLDEN, Colo. — A new scientific mechanism for assessing the potential risk to worldwide mineral commodity supplies from seismic activity has been...

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