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Can a Creeping Segment of the Alaska-Aleutian Subduction Zone Generate a Great Earthquake?

Can a Creeping Segment of the Alaska-Aleutian Subduction Zone Generate a Great Earthquake?

The coastal geology of Simeonof Island, the southeastern-most island in the Shumagin archipelago of the Aleutian Islands, suggests the region has not...

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Potentially Harmful Levels of Contaminants Found in Fish in the Columbia River

Potentially Harmful Levels of Contaminants Found in Fish in the Columbia River

A newly published scientific study discovered that some resident fish in the lower Columbia River, namely largescale suckers, contain chemicals that...
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Media Advisory: Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World

Media Advisory: Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World

Why have there been so many catastrophic earthquakes at the beginning of the 21stcentury? On April 24th, USGS Research Geologist Thomas Holzer will...
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First USGS Streamgage Records 125 Years of Measuring New Mexico’s Vital Water Resources

First USGS Streamgage Records 125 Years of Measuring New Mexico’s Vital Water Resources

In 1889, the foundation for modern water management began on the Rio Grande in Embudo, N.M. Today, 125 years later, a celebration was held to honor...
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High Concentrations of Trace Elements More Prevalent in Southern Desert Groundwater than Statewide

High Concentrations of Trace Elements More Prevalent in Southern Desert Groundwater than Statewide

Inorganic trace elements – fluoride, arsenic, molybdenum and boron – were detected at high concentrations in 42 percent of groundwater used for public...
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New Mexico Streamgage Marks 125 Years of Running Strong

New Mexico Streamgage Marks 125 Years of Running Strong

The first USGS streamgage in the country is turning 125 years old, and the U.S. Geological Survey, along with many partner agencies, is commemorating...
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Science Report Guides Protection of Old Faithful Thermal Features and Historic Yellowstone Buildings

Science Report Guides Protection of Old Faithful Thermal Features and Historic Yellowstone Buildings

A newly published scientific report on the geology and hydrology in the area around Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park includes suggestions on...

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Natural Perchlorate Levels in a Desert Ecosystem

Natural Perchlorate Levels in a Desert Ecosystem

Newly published research is the first to characterize the distribution and interactions of natural perchlorate in a terrestrial ecosystem. The study...
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Public Invitation: Western South Dakota Water Conference with Keynote Lectures

Public Invitation: Western South Dakota Water Conference with Keynote Lectures

The public and media are invited to attend a free conference about critical South Dakota water issues on April 9 in Rapid City. The John T. Loucks...
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Preparing for California Climate Change: Climatologist Looks Back and Peers Forward

Preparing for California Climate Change: Climatologist Looks Back and Peers Forward

How much will California's climate warm in future decades and what are the greatest vulnerabilities to climate change? On March 27th, USGS Climate...
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New Licking County Flood Maps are a Click Away

New Licking County Flood Maps are a Click Away

A new flood warning system is available to help Licking County, Ohio, better prepare and plan for floods.
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New Videos Released for Great Alaska Quake 50th Anniversary

New Videos Released for Great Alaska Quake 50th Anniversary

The U.S. Geological Survey has released two new videos about the Great Alaska Earthquake of March 27, 1964 to commemorate the upcoming 50th...

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