What do I do if I think I found a meteorite impact crater?
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Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.
Sounds of Yellowstone
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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What do I do if I think I found a meteorite impact crater?
Will California eventually fall off into the ocean?
Will California eventually fall off into the ocean?Listen to hear the answer.
What is a landslide, and what causes them?
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What are tsunamis?
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Is there earthquake weather?
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How does a compass work?
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Are USGS reports copyrighted?
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Earthquake in the Midwest
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck in southern Illinois on April 18, 2008. Harley Benz, Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, fills us in with the details.
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck in southern Illinois on April 18, 2008. Harley Benz, Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, fills us in with the details.
Where can I climb a volcano?
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What elements are required by animals and plants for survival?
What elements are required by animals and plants for survival?Listen to hear the answer.
How can I find the scientific names of plants and animals?
How can I find the scientific names of plants and animals?Listen to hear the answer.
Pharmaceuticals in the Nation's Water
The Senate is holding a hearing on pharmaceuticals in water, and the USGS is supplying information. Herb Buxton, USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program Coordinator, fills us in on related research and findings.
The Senate is holding a hearing on pharmaceuticals in water, and the USGS is supplying information. Herb Buxton, USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program Coordinator, fills us in on related research and findings.
Forecasting Earthquakes in California
A 99 percent chance of a magnitude-7 earthquake? That's the 30-year outlook for California, according to a new USGS State-wide earthquake forecast. Learn more in this interview with USGS geophysicist Tom Parsons.
A 99 percent chance of a magnitude-7 earthquake? That's the 30-year outlook for California, according to a new USGS State-wide earthquake forecast. Learn more in this interview with USGS geophysicist Tom Parsons.
How can I find survey benchmark information?
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How can I find USGS natural hazards information?
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3 to 4.3 Billion Barrels of Oil in North Dakota and Montana
3 to 4.3 Billion Barrels of Oil in North Dakota and MontanaThe USGS has determined that the Bakken Formation, in North Dakota and Montana, has 25 times more technically recoverable oil than was estimated in the USGS's 1995 assessment. We sit down with USGS scientists Brenda Pierce and Rich Pollastro to learn more.
3 to 4.3 Billion Barrels of Oil in North Dakota and Montana
3 to 4.3 Billion Barrels of Oil in North Dakota and MontanaThe USGS has determined that the Bakken Formation, in North Dakota and Montana, has 25 times more technically recoverable oil than was estimated in the USGS's 1995 assessment. We sit down with USGS scientists Brenda Pierce and Rich Pollastro to learn more.
Where is the largest active volcano in the world?
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What is the difference between lake and pond; mountain and hill; or river and creek?
What is the difference between lake and pond; mountain and hill; or river and creek?Listen to hear the answer.
What's the difference between a rock and a mineral?
What's the difference between a rock and a mineral?Listen to hear the answer.
I need a zip code map of the United States. Is one included in the National Atlas?
I need a zip code map of the United States. Is one included in the National Atlas?Listen to hear the answer.
How many counties are there in the United States?
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