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Sharing isn’t always polite, judging by this EarthWord. 

In the underground rivers and flooded caves of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, where Mayan lore described a fantastical underworld, scientists have found...

USGS Leetown Science Center places 3rd in the second round of the International Barley Water Competition! This qualifies LSC as one of only 10...

Long Island Water Conference 5th Annual Drinking Water Symposium  Bethpage, NY

In the past decade, the development of the Barnett, Eagle Ford, Marcellus, and other shales has dominated the national consciousness regarding natural...

No, this EarthWord isn’t how natural gas quenches its thirst-it just sounds like it...

When can ice yield fire? That’s the burning question at the heart of one of USGS’s longest-running research programs to date: the exploration of gas...

Long Island Association of Professional Geologists Dinner Meeting Ronkonoma, NY

It is difficult to overstate the importance of energy to the American economy.  Managing this vital sector depends on knowing how many energy...

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Jose, visit the USGS Hurricane Jose page at htt...