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Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Twenty-One States
The U.S. Geological Survey and the Association of American State Geologists are pleased to announce the projects that have received funding for FY2020 under the USGS Mineral Resources Program’s Earth Mapping Resources Initiative, or Earth MRI. New projects in 21 states will receive $7.97 million in funding in fiscal year 2020 to improve the Nation’s mapping of shallow and deep geology.
USGS Crews Work to Measure Record Flooding Caused By Sally
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision-makers before, during, and after Hurricane Sally, visit usgs.gov/sally.
USGS Scientists Work on Four Tropical Cyclones at Once
Laura and Sally affecting Gulf Coast, waves from Paulette and Teddy to strike Atlantic beaches
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Sally, visit usgs.gov/sally.
Sally expected to alter Gulf Coast Beaches from Louisiana to Alabama
Editor's Note: This updated story reflects the latest coastal change forecast for September 15, 2020.
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Sally, visit usgs.gov/sally.
Track Potential Flooding from Laura with USGS Flood Event Viewer
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Laura, visit www.usgs.gov/laura
USGS: Laura to Strongly Affect Louisiana Beaches, Barrier Islands
Some erosion likely for nearly one-half of sandy shorelines from East Texas to Alabama
Editor's Note: This updated story reflects today's coastal change forecast and includes a new map.
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Laura, visit www.usgs.gov/laura
USGS: Laura to strongly affect Texas, Louisiana beaches and barrier islands
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Laura, visit www.usgs.gov/laura
USGS predicts Gulf beach erosion from Marco, gets set to measure storm effects
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Tropical Storm Marco, visit www.usgs.gov/marco
This story was updated August 24 based on the latest coastal change forecast.
USGS Field Crews Document Isaias’ Effects Along Atlantic Coast
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during, and after Hurricane Isaias, visit the USGS Hurricane Isaias page at https://www.usgs.gov/isaias.
USGS Deploying Sensors in Carolinas to Monitor Hurricane Isaias
To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during, and after Hurricane Isaias, visit the USGS Hurricane Isaias page at https://www.usgs.gov/isaias.
Isaias Likely to Cause Extensive Erosion on S. Carolina Beaches
Wave-driven flooding behind dunes unlikely on SE Atlantic coast, USGS predicts
This news release was updated August 3 based on the latest coastal change forecast.
To learn more about USGS’s role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Tropical Storm Isaias, visit https://www.usgs.gov/isaias.
Mars 2020 Mission to be Guided by USGS Astrogeology Maps
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – When you’re planning to explore someplace new, it’s always a good idea to bring a map so you can avoid dangerous terrain. This is true whether you’re heading out for a hike on Earth or you’re landing a rover on Mars.