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Now Trending…Earthquakes

Now Trending…Earthquakes

The earth isn’t the only thing shaking after an earthquake.

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Media Bulletin: Low-Flying Airplane and Helicopter Mapping Parts of West Texas and South-Central New Mexico to aid in Mapping Geology

Media Bulletin: Low-Flying Airplane and Helicopter Mapping Parts of West Texas and South-Central New Mexico to aid in Mapping Geology

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in...

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USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation

USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation

The U.S. Geological Survey announced Friday the completion of a new mobile tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood...

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USGS Estimates Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources in the Austin Chalk Formation of the U.S. Gulf Coast

USGS Estimates Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources in the Austin Chalk Formation of the U.S. Gulf Coast

The Austin Chalk and Tokio and Eutaw Formations of the Gulf Coast Basin contain a mean of 6.9 billion barrels of oil and 41.5 trillion cubic feet of...

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Media Advisory: Boaters encouraged to use extra caution on areas of Kentucky Lake in early November

Media Advisory: Boaters encouraged to use extra caution on areas of Kentucky Lake in early November

Scientists to set block nets for carp research

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ICYMI Bulletin: USGS uses “eDNA” to combat invasive species

ICYMI Bulletin: USGS uses “eDNA” to combat invasive species

Originally Published by The Salt Lake City Tribune October 16, 2020. 

This article has been reprinted or reproduced with the permission of the Salt...

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