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Changing drivers of regional large magnitude avalanche frequency throughout Colorado, USA Changing drivers of regional large magnitude avalanche frequency throughout Colorado, USA

Large magnitude snow avalanches (destructive size ≥ D3) impact settlements, transportation corridors, and public safety worldwide. In Colorado, United States, avalanches have killed more people than any other natural hazard since 1950. In March 2019, a large magnitude avalanche cycle occurred throughout the entire mountainous portion of Colorado resulting in more than 1000 reported...
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Erich H. Peitzsch, Justin T. Martin, Ethan M. Greene, Nicolas Eckert, Adrien Favillier, Jason Konigsberg, Nickolas Kichas, Daniel K. Stahle, Karl W. Birkeland, Kelly Elder, Gregory T. Pederson

The USGS Rotating X-ray Computed Tomography (RXCT) Coral-Core Archive: Scope, access, and standardization The USGS Rotating X-ray Computed Tomography (RXCT) Coral-Core Archive: Scope, access, and standardization

We announce the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Rotating X-ray Computed Tomography (RXCT) Coral-Core Archive, a digital resource derived from ~400 coral reef cores curated at the USGS Pacific and St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Centers. The archive de-livers calibrated 3-D image volumes that enable reproducible values of skeletal density, linear extension, and calcification from...
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Ferdinand K.J. Oberle, Lauren T. Toth, Nancy G. Prouty, Brooke Santos, Jessica A. Jacobs, Sierra Kathleen Bloomer, Kian Bagheri, Breanna N Williams, Jason Scott Padgett, Anastasios Stathakopoulos, SeanPaul La Selle

Glaciers in Alaska and western North America Glaciers in Alaska and western North America

This chapter summarizes the location, status, and projections of glaciers in Alaska and western North America. Recent events, including the 2021 surge of Muldrow Glacier in Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska, are summarized. The implications of glacier loss for ecosystems, water resources, and mountain hazards are discussed.
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Caitlyn Florentine

Forecasting volcanic activity in Germany—A multi-criteria approach Forecasting volcanic activity in Germany—A multi-criteria approach

Igneous activity, including shallow intrusions and volcanism, has the potential to disrupt underground critical infrastructure. Notably, future underground infrastructure projects like high-level radioactive waste repositories must be sited in areas of extremely low disruption probability by igneous activity. In Germany, according to the Repository Site Selection Act of 2017...
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A. Bartels, L.H. Rummel, Franz May

Stream sediment sources in Medicine Creek, northern Missouri and southern Iowa Stream sediment sources in Medicine Creek, northern Missouri and southern Iowa

This report presents the results of a cooperative study by the U.S. Geological Survey and Missouri Department of Natural Resources to quantify sediment transport source contributions in the Medicine Creek drainage basin. Understanding relative source contributions provides valuable information for selecting the conservation practices that may be most effective in reducing sediment and...
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Jessica D. Garrett

Validation and application of a standardized quantitative PCR assay for the assessment of antimicrobial resistance genes in surface water Validation and application of a standardized quantitative PCR assay for the assessment of antimicrobial resistance genes in surface water

Antimicrobial resistance can be an indicator of anthropogenic contamination in surface waters and is a potential public health threat. Methodological standardization for characterization of antimicrobial resistance in the environment is lacking. Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is used for rapid assessment of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) from environmental sources, including surface water...
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Laura Celeste Scott, Christina A. Ahlstrom, Hanna Woksepp, Jonas Bonnedahl, Cherie Marie Mckeeman, Mark E. Miller, Dave Shirokauer, Andrew M. Ramey

Detection of Naegleria fowleri in thermally impacted recreational waters of western United States national parks Detection of Naegleria fowleri in thermally impacted recreational waters of western United States national parks

Naegleria fowleri is a thermophilic free-living amoeba (FLA) and the causative agent of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis, posing public health risks in warm freshwater environments. This multiyear, multiagency study surveyed 40 thermally impacted recreational waters across five western United States national parks and recreation areas–Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National...
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Jonathan I. Shikany, Mia M. Banks, Elliott P. Barnhart, Stacy Kinsey, Peter R. Wright, Stacie A. Kageyama, Christopher M. Merkes, Natalia Kulesza, Jason Wylie, Sandra Halonen, Ana M. Ortega-Villa, Carrie M. Long, Brent M. Peyton, Geoffrey Puzon

Characterizing precariously balanced rocks (PBRs) in the eastern United States for estimating maximum past earthquake ground motions Characterizing precariously balanced rocks (PBRs) in the eastern United States for estimating maximum past earthquake ground motions

Fragile geologic features (FGFs) can be used to estimate an upper bound to the strength of earthquake ground shaking in the past thousands to tens of thousands of years. FGFs could be especially useful in the eastern United States, where few active faults are available for paleoseismic studies and where low seismic attenuation means that an earthquake could damage FGFs at large distances...
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Thomas L. Pratt, Mark Stirling, Devin McPhillips, Paula Figueiredo

Efficacy of increased visual and olfactory cues for luring and trapping invasive tegu lizards Efficacy of increased visual and olfactory cues for luring and trapping invasive tegu lizards

Controlling invasive wildlife species relies on the ability to efficiently remove individuals from the invaded environment. Thus, maximizing capture potential is of high interest, particularly for species that are difficult to capture. For invasive species such as the Argentine black and white tegu lizard (Salvator merianae), increasing attraction to traps could increase the probability...
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Amanda Marie Kissel, Kevin L. Donmoyer, Mark Robert Sandfoss, James C. Howard, Christina M. Romagosa, Amy A. Yackel Adams

Brewing change in the (glacier) percolation zone Brewing change in the (glacier) percolation zone

Alaska's glaciers are losing mass at the fastest rate of any region globally, significantly affecting both the volume and distribution of water across the landscape. Though glaciers in the Alaska region (as defined by glaciologists this includes both Alaska and portions of adjacent Canada) range from sea level to nearly 6200 m (20,320 ft), the majority of glacier area in the Alaska...
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Louis Sass, Christopher McNeil, Emily A. Baker, Zanden Arthur Frederick, Michael Loso
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