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New Elevation Map Service Available From the USGS 3D Elevation Program

New Elevation Map Service Available From the USGS 3D Elevation Program

The USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) announces the availability of a new dynamic map service.

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The Right Tool for the Right Job

The Right Tool for the Right Job

Land managers, regulators and other participants in market-based conservation wanting to assess the ecological benefits provided by restored, enhanced...

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2018 Doug D. Nebert NSDI Champion of the Year Award

2018 Doug D. Nebert NSDI Champion of the Year Award

Calling for nominations to honor outstanding accomplishments to the spatial data infrastructure mission of the Department of Interior

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The 3D Elevation Program Distributing Lidar Data in LAZ Format

The 3D Elevation Program Distributing Lidar Data in LAZ Format

In support of ongoing efforts to provide efficient, cloud ready, open data formats for the use of lidar data, the USGS National Geospatial Program and...

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USGS Releases New Web-Based Groundwater Model Visualization Tool

USGS Releases New Web-Based Groundwater Model Visualization Tool

A new U.S. Geological Survey groundwater model visualization tool is now available to help users visualize the inputs and outputs of complex...

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2018 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

2018 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

Collaboration continues to move the 3D Elevation Program forward.

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USGS Seeks Earthquake Hazards Research Proposals

USGS Seeks Earthquake Hazards Research Proposals

Applications due May 22, 2018

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International Mapping Standards Updated for Planets throughout Solar System

International Mapping Standards Updated for Planets throughout Solar System

Clarifying Latitude and Longitude for Planets besides Earth

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The 3D Elevation Program – Flood Risk Management

The 3D Elevation Program – Flood Risk Management

Flooding is the leading cause of Presidential disaster declarations. On average, the water hazard has resulted in more than 80 fatalities and cost the...

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Lidar Base Specification Version 1.3 Released

Lidar Base Specification Version 1.3 Released

The US Geological Survey National Geospatial Program has released a new version of the USGS Lidar Base Specification that defines deliverables for...

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New 3D Measurements Improve Understanding of Geomagnetic Storm Hazards

New 3D Measurements Improve Understanding of Geomagnetic Storm Hazards

Measurements of the three-dimensional structure of the earth, as opposed to the one-dimensional models typically used, can help scientists more...

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Reservoir Sediment Can be Used as Fracking Proppant

Reservoir Sediment Can be Used as Fracking Proppant

Instead of requiring costly dredging to remove sediment buildup behind water reservoirs and diversions, sediment from reservoirs in the Missouri River...

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