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USGS to Help Chile Develop Volcano Early Warning System
USGS to Help Chile Develop Volcano Early Warning System
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USGS CoreCast Series
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.

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.

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What was the biggest dinosaur? What was the smallest?
What was the biggest dinosaur? What was the smallest?
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What was the biggest dinosaur? What was the smallest?

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What is the difference between "magma" and "lava"?
What is the difference between "magma" and "lava"?
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What is the difference between "magma" and "lava"?

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If the ground filters water, is ground water always clean?
If the ground filters water, is ground water always clean?
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If the ground filters water, is ground water always clean?

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What is a landslide hazard map?
What is a landslide hazard map?
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What is a landslide hazard map?

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Are sturgeon really the largest freshwater fish?
Are sturgeon really the largest freshwater fish?
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Are sturgeon really the largest freshwater fish?

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Two 500-Year Floods Within 15 Years?
Two 500-Year Floods Within 15 Years?
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USGS CoreCast Series
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.

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.

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Does a little leak in my house's water line really waste water?
Does a little leak in my house's water line really waste water?
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What are zebra mussels and why should we care about them?
What are zebra mussels and why should we care about them?
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What are zebra mussels and why should we care about them?

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How can I obtain educational materials pertaining to USGS activities?
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?
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?
Does the USGS have streamflow records that are appropriate for use in the study of climate variation?
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USGS CoreCast Series
Severe Flooding in the Midwest
Severe Flooding in the Midwest
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USGS CoreCast Series
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.

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.

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How many types of dinosaurs are known?
How many types of dinosaurs are known?
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How many types of dinosaurs are known?

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What elements are harmful to living organisms and how do they get into our environment?
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?
What kind of school training do you need to become a volcanologist?
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How do I decide whether or not to get earthquake insurance?
How do I decide whether or not to get earthquake insurance?
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How are floods predicted?
How are floods predicted?
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How are floods predicted?

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Why do animals become endangered?
Why do animals become endangered?
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Why do animals become endangered?

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You, Too, Can Track Avian Flu and Other Wildlife Diseases
You, Too, Can Track Avian Flu and Other Wildlife Diseases
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USGS CoreCast Series
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.

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.

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What is an Asian swamp eel and what does it look like?
What is an Asian swamp eel and what does it look like?
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What is an Asian swamp eel and what does it look like?

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