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Story Map - Topographic Maps for the Nation

Story Map - Topographic Maps for the Nation

The USGS National Geospatial Program has released an interactive Story Map giving viewers an overview of the US Topo map program

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EarthWord–Salinity

EarthWord–Salinity

Feeling salty over our bad jokes? Then this EarthWord’s for you!

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EarthView–Landsat Reveals Scar of ‘Good Burn’ at Guadalupe Mountains

EarthView–Landsat Reveals Scar of ‘Good Burn’ at Guadalupe Mountains

Not all wildfires are bad, such as the one in this week's EarthView...

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Hazard a Guess? The riskiest science quiz you will ever take!

Hazard a Guess? The riskiest science quiz you will ever take!

During what months is hurricane season typically recognized along the Atlantic Coast?

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EarthWord–Turbidity

EarthWord–Turbidity

This EarthWord is clear as mud...

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EarthView–Kilauea, Mauna Loa Volcanoes Shape the Face of Hawaii

EarthView–Kilauea, Mauna Loa Volcanoes Shape the Face of Hawaii

3 Satellites, 2 Volcanoes, 1 Stunning Series: This Week's EarthView!

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The Case of the Naturalist’s Prank

The Case of the Naturalist’s Prank

Featuring fake fishes, made-up mammals, and taxonomic tomfoolery

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EarthWord–Fluvial

EarthWord–Fluvial

This EarthWord sounds like some flu meds, but it’s closer to runny rivers than runny noses...

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EarthView–Water, Gravity Carve Out Magnificent Canyonlands

EarthView–Water, Gravity Carve Out Magnificent Canyonlands

Landsat 8 gives us a singular view of Canyonlands National Park.

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Pokémon Go at the USGS National Center

Pokémon Go at the USGS National Center

USGS has evolved into a legendary Science-Type!

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EarthWord–Karst

EarthWord–Karst

Although it sounds like a Batman punch, this EarthWord is closer to the Bat than you’d think...

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EarthView–Fire and Rebirth: Landsat Tells Yellowstone's Story

EarthView–Fire and Rebirth: Landsat Tells Yellowstone's Story

Time may not heal all wounds, but it did a good job with this Yellowstone wildfire...

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