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USGS to Help Chile Develop Volcano Early Warning System
Listen to an interview with USGS scientists John Pallister, John Ewert and Andy Lockhart describing their efforts to help the government of Chile establish real-time monitoring and provide warning of further eruptions of the Chaitén volcano.
USGS to Help Chile Develop Volcano Early Warning System
Listen to an interview with USGS scientists John Pallister, John Ewert and Andy Lockhart describing their efforts to help the government of Chile establish real-time monitoring and provide warning of further eruptions of the Chaitén volcano.
Two 500-Year Floods Within 15 Years?
We talk to Bob Holmes about some of the recent flooding events occuring in the Midwest, how does a 500-year flood occur twice in 15 years, and what do the recent events have in store for folks downriver.
Does a little leak in my house's water line really waste water?
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How can I obtain educational materials pertaining to USGS activities?
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Is it dangerous to work on volcanoes and what precautions do scientists take?
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Does the USGS have streamflow records that are appropriate for use in the study of climate variation?
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Severe Flooding in the Midwest
Heavy rainfall across the Midwest has caused major flooding. USGS National Flood Specialist Bob Holmes gives us the latest information on the rising rivers and what the USGS is doing to respond.
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.