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Listen to USGS podcasts, interviews, and explorer audio clips related to earth science.
What elements are harmful to living organisms and how do they get into our environment?
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What kind of school training do you need to become a volcanologist?
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You, Too, Can Track Avian Flu and Other Wildlife Diseases
Want to stay on top of wildlife disease developments throughout the world? USGS scientists Josh Dein and Hon Ip, and USGS web content manager Cris Marsh tell us how with some great Web tracking tools.
Where can I find the temperature or precipitation for my city in the U.S.?
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Hazard Roundup--May 2008
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
How large is a lifetime supply of minerals for the average person?
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Why are we having so many earthquakes? Has earthquake activity been increasing?
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What is the most frequent community name in the United States?
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What's Killing Bats in the Northeast?
Thousands of bats in the Northeast are dying from white-nosed syndrome. Paul Cryan, Research Biologist, and Kimberli Miller, Wildlife Disease Specialist, talk about the disease and what's being done to address it.
Can We Predict Earthquakes?
The recent, devastating earthquake in China has sparked discussion about whether earthquakes can be predicted. USGS scientist Mike Blanpied sets the record straight on what science is capable of.
Can "Mega Quakes," which are earthquakes greater than a magnitude 10, really happen?
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