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September 18, 2014

Media Advisory: Earthquake 101: Resources for Reporting on Earthquakes

The U.S. Geological Survey will host an educational event for the news media focused on earthquakes on Wednesday September 24, 2014.

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September 18, 2014

USGS Continues to Measure Flooding in Arizona

Scientists and technicians from the U.S. Geological Survey will be conducting field studies of flood flows from the recent heavy rains resulting from...

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September 16, 2014

Getting Out of Harm’s Way: Evacuation from Tsunamis

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a new mapping tool, the Pedestrian Evacuation Analyst, for use by researchers and emergency...

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September 16, 2014

Streamgages Measure Drought, Earthquake Impacts on Water

While the national streamflow database is documenting evidence of California’s historic drought, the database is also confirming another recently seen...

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September 15, 2014

Media Advisory: USGS to Host Congressional Briefing: #StrongAfterSandy--The Science Supporting the Department of the Interior’s Response

Department of the Interior scientists are generating and sharing critical information to aid the recovery of the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy...

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September 15, 2014

New Oregon Maps Feature National Scenic Trails

Newly released US Topo maps for Oregon now feature segments of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. Several of the 1,835 new US Topo quadrangles...

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