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May 22, 2014

Revised North Dakota, Delaware and Maryland Maps Feature New Design

US Topo maps now have a crisper, cleaner design - enhancing readability of maps for online and printed use. Map symbols are easier to read over the...

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May 22, 2014

Study Aids Water Managers Battle Saltwater Intrusion

Scientists are using a cadre of new weapons in the battle against an old nemesis – saltwater intrusion.

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May 20, 2014

Geologic Evidence of Past Tsunamis in California

An extensive sedimentary deposit formed by a tsunami in 1946 was recently discovered at Pillar Point Marsh near Half Moon Bay, California. While there...

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May 19, 2014

No Surprises from Boise River Mercury Study

A report published today by the U.S. Geological Survey and the City of Boise documents low concentrations of mercury in water samples and high...

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May 19, 2014

Groundwater Study Assesses Potential for Contamination of Drinking-Water Aquifers in Los Angeles

Contaminated groundwater found at shallow depths in southern Los Angeles County has the potential to migrate to deeper aquifers, according to a...

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May 15, 2014

Global Platinum-Group Resources Estimated at More than 150K Metric Tons

The first-ever inventory and geological assessment of known and undiscovered platinum-group element (PGE) resources estimates that more than 150,000...

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