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.
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Sounds of Yellowstone
The USGS Sounds of Yellowstone series lets you listen the natural sounds of geysers, hot springs, and mudpots found through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. Also on YouTube (video), Apple and Google Podcasts.
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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.
How many glaciers are in Alaska?
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How many glaciers are in Alaska?
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Can "Mega Quakes," which are earthquakes greater than a magnitude 10, really happen?
Can "Mega Quakes," which are earthquakes greater than a magnitude 10, really happen?Listen to hear the answer.
What is a topographic map?
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What is marine geology?
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Does the U.S. Geological Survey study acid rain?
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Where did dinosaurs live?
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Magnitude-7.9 Earthquake in China
Early on the morning of May 12, 2008 a magnitude-7.9 earthquake rattled eastern Sichuan, China. Dr. Harley Benz, Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, fills us in with the details. (After this interview, the USGS changed its report of this earthquake's magnitude from 7.8 to 7.9.)
Early on the morning of May 12, 2008 a magnitude-7.9 earthquake rattled eastern Sichuan, China. Dr. Harley Benz, Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, fills us in with the details. (After this interview, the USGS changed its report of this earthquake's magnitude from 7.8 to 7.9.)
What is a volcano?
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How can I obtain real-time streamflow information?
How can I obtain real-time streamflow information?Listen to hear the answer.
What's Up With Sinkholes?
A huge sinkhole in Texas begs a few questions about this fascinating and sometimes hazardous phenomenon, so we sit down with USGS geologist Randy Orndorff to learn more.
A huge sinkhole in Texas begs a few questions about this fascinating and sometimes hazardous phenomenon, so we sit down with USGS geologist Randy Orndorff to learn more.
How can I find U.S. Bureau of Mines publications?
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Are there any restrictions on using the trademarked National Atlas data and maps?
Are there any restrictions on using the trademarked National Atlas data and maps?Listen to hear the answer.
Does the Biological Resources Discipline also have science libraries?
Does the Biological Resources Discipline also have science libraries?Listen to hear the answer.
What is Devils Hole?
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Hazard Roundup--April 2008
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
I have bats in my attic, what should I do?
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How many major Hawaiian Islands are there?
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What volcanoes have erupted in the lower 48 States since the Nation was founded?
What volcanoes have erupted in the lower 48 States since the Nation was founded?Listen to hear the answer.
What is an earthquake and what causes them to happen?
What is an earthquake and what causes them to happen?Listen to hear the answer.