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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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Trump Administration Officials Tour New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations

Trump Administration Officials Tour New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations

TACOMA, Wash. — Deputy Secretary of the Interior Katharine MacGregor, U.S. Geological Survey Director Jim Reilly, and Counselor to the Secretary...

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Media Advisory: Exclusive Interview Opportunities with Interior Officials to Learn about New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations

Media Advisory: Exclusive Interview Opportunities with Interior Officials to Learn about New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations

TACOMA, Wash. — What is a lahar and why are they a threat to those who live below Mount Rainier? Journalists are invited to learn about the  threat...

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From Volcanoes to Vineyards - New Geologic Map Reveals Portland's Deep History

From Volcanoes to Vineyards - New Geologic Map Reveals Portland's Deep History

A new digital geologic map of the greater Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area of Oregon and Washington being released today will support...

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Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Colorado

Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Colorado

A total of $171,555 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Centennial State

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Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Indiana

Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Indiana

A total of $160,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Hoosier State

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Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in New Mexico

Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in New Mexico

A total of $133,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Land of Enchantment

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Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in West Virginia

Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in West Virginia

A total of $125,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Mountain State

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