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USGS to Install New Volcano Early Detection and Monitoring Stations at Mount Hood--Improving Early Detection of Unrest at this Active Volcano

USGS to Install New Volcano Early Detection and Monitoring Stations at Mount Hood--Improving Early Detection of Unrest at this Active Volcano

New sensor network will help safeguard lives and property, and because of the relatively small footprint, there will be very little disturbance to the...

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USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness

USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness

 Learn About USGS Hazards Science and More About National Preparedness Month:  The very nature of natural hazards means that they have the potential...

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“Science is Amazing”: GeoGirls Explore Mount St. Helens During Outdoor Science and Technology Program

“Science is Amazing”: GeoGirls Explore Mount St. Helens During Outdoor Science and Technology Program

Twenty-five middle school-age GeoGirls spent five days conducting hands-on research and interacting with female scientists, educators and older...

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New names at Newberry drawn from CalVO geologist's mapping

New names at Newberry drawn from CalVO geologist's mapping

In June 2019, the U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved twenty-five new formal geographic names at Newberry Volcano in central Oregon. The names...

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Reporters: Join GeoGirls and scientists at Mount St. Helens as they collect data and learn more about this active volcano

Reporters: Join GeoGirls and scientists at Mount St. Helens as they collect data and learn more about this active volcano

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Twenty-five middle school girls from Washington and Oregon are participating in the fifth annual GeoGirls outdoor volcano science...

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Earthquake swarm at Mount Hood July 8-9, 2019

Earthquake swarm at Mount Hood July 8-9, 2019

Earthquakes occurring on tectonic faults and are not directly related to volcanic processes occurring beneath Mount Hood

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Earthquake swarm beneath Mount St. Helens June 2019

Earthquake swarm beneath Mount St. Helens June 2019

Earthquake swarm beneath Mount St. Helens June 2019

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The National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) will help USGS better monitor nation’s most dangerous volcanoes

The National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) will help USGS better monitor nation’s most dangerous volcanoes

In September 2004, USGS scientists detected sudden, but unmistakable, signs that Mount St. Helens was waking up. Volcano monitors had picked up the...

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Small earthquake swarm at Mount St. Helens March 11, 2019

Small earthquake swarm at Mount St. Helens March 11, 2019

Small earthquake swarm occurs at Mount St. Helens March 11, 2019

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Which U.S. volcanoes pose a threat?

Which U.S. volcanoes pose a threat?

USGS Volcanic Threat Assessment updates the 2005 rankings.

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USGS Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) monitors gas emissions at Mount St. Helens

USGS Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) monitors gas emissions at Mount St. Helens

USGS Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) monitors gas emissions at Mount St. Helens in 2018

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Volcanic Threat Assessment help prioritize risk reduction efforts at U.S. volcanoes

Volcanic Threat Assessment help prioritize risk reduction efforts at U.S. volcanoes

Since 1980, there have been 120 eruptions and 52 episodes of notable volcanic unrest at 44 U.S. volcanoes.

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