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May 16, 2017

EarthWord–Lahar

Which sounds more dangerous, lava or mud? The answer may surprise you...

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May 17, 2017

EarthWord–Phreatic Eruption

This EarthWord is straight up steampunk...

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April 25, 2017

EarthWord–Placer

Whether you pan for gold or rare earths, you’ll get a lot of sand...and this EarthWord!

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April 4, 2017

EarthWord–Rock vs. Mineral

Ever wondered what the difference between a rock and a mineral was? This EarthWord should cover it...

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May 19, 2017

EarthWord–Strike-Slip Fault

This EarthWord isn’t a new dance-move; it’s been around since we’ve had tectonic plates...

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October 6, 2017

EarthWord–Thermal Maturity

No, this EarthWord isn’t a trait of adult petroleum basins, but it is related to how old they are...

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May 18, 2017

EarthWord–Vog

Just like smog and fog, this EarthWord is not what you want to see while driving...

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December 7, 2017

EarthWord–Zoonotic

Sharing isn’t always polite, judging by this EarthWord.

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July 27, 2017

Exploring the Nation's waterways through the National Hydrography Dataset Plus

Interested in finding a good river to float down this hot summer? Or a favorite fishing hole? Ever wonder where those blue lines mapping the rivers...

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April 28, 2017

Happy 229th Birthday, Maryland!

On its 229th birthday, Maryland still rocks.

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February 28, 2017

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

Has avian flu ever been detected in humans?

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August 7, 2017

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

True or False: Lightning that takes place during a volcanic eruption is the same as lightning that occurs during a thunderstorm?

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