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We had a "100-year flood" two years in a row. How can that be?
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At what magnitude does damage begin to occur in an earthquake?
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Hazard Roundup--January 2008
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
Nutrient Sources and Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia
USGS hydrologist Richard Alexander talks about the nine States that contribute to the majority of nutrients in the northern Gulf of Mexico, threatening the economic and ecological health of one of the Nation's largest and most productive fisheries.
CoreFacts: It's short on time and big on science.
CoreFacts: It’s short on time and big on science. CoreFacts is coming Feb 4th, 2008. Subscribe today!
The Unusual Suspects
Three scientists talk about lesser-known topics that were brought to light in the media in 2007 by the USGS Science Picks, including the loss of coastal wetlands, leaping carp, and evolutionary teamwork. We also preview CoreFacts, the quick science Q & A we'll offer every weekday starting February 4th. Subscribe at www.usgs.gov.
Wildfire Woes for Things That Swim, Hop, Crawl, and Eat a Lot
Biologist Robert Fisher tells a troubling tale of how wildfire in Southern California has disrupted the lives of frogs, shrews, fish, and salamanders (despite the latter's mythical fondness of flame).
Our First Dam Podcast: Dam Removal
We get educated on the whats and whys of dam removal by geomorphologists Jim O'Connor and Jon Major. BONUS: Watch a very cool time lapse video of Oregon's Marmot Dam being breached--click ‘Show Details’ below and scroll to the bottom!
Flooding and the Pacific Northwest
USGS Hydrologist Tom Herrett gives us the skinny on the flooding in the Pacific Northwest and on how the USGS responds to such events.
The Fire's Out, but Danger Remains: Post-Wildfire Debris Flows
After the smoke from wildfires clears, debris flows can become a big problem. USGS Research Geologist Sue Cannon talks about how.
Hazard Roundup--November 2007
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
Taking the Long View From Space
Get caught up on the latest in land remote sensing, the future of Landsat, and more with Barbara Ryan, USGS Associate Director for Geography.
Be Aware of Where during Geography Awareness Week and GIS Day
We offer you a heaping helping of geography and GIS education and info. Enjoy!
Significant Potential for Undiscovered Resources in Afghanistan
We talk with USGS's Stephen Peters about the newly released preliminary assessment of non-fuel mineral resources in Afghanistan and how they're a critical part of rebuilding its natural resource sector and economic stability.
Wildfire Science: Patterns and Suppression
Most of the wildfires in Southern California are contained, but there are still things to consider after the smoke clears. USGS Research Ecologist Jon Keeley talks about wildfire patterns and the notion of suppression in the chapparal regions in Southern California.
Hazard Roundup--October 2007
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
Who Do We Think We Are? Find out in This Overview of the USGS
A fearsome foursome of CoreCasters gives you the lowdown on what the USGS is all about, from science responsibilities to products to public events. Warning: This episode of CoreCast is scary informative. Happy Halloween.
The Science of Wildfires
We talk to USGS wildland fire expert, Erik Berg, about the current California wildfires and what the USGS is doing to help, how the public can keep up to date on what's happening with wildfires, and more.
Earth Science Week, Continued: You're About to get Schooled
In the fifth and final episode of our Earth Science Week coverage, USGS Education Coordinator Bob Ridky tells us why science education is important for everybody, why kids need to get outside, and more.