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Map of Earth MRI critical minerals projects in Texas
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Texas
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Texas
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Texas

USGS map of Earth MRI projects in Texas' Trans-Pecos region announced in September 2020.

USGS map of Earth MRI projects in Texas' Trans-Pecos region announced in September 2020.

Wild black carp
Wild Black Carp
Wild Black Carp
Wild Black Carp

A black carp collected by USGS scientists from the Mississippi River. Credit: USGS.

A black carp collected by USGS scientists from the Mississippi River. Credit: USGS.

hurricanes and tropical storms in 9.15.2020 NOAA satellite image
USGS Scientists Work on Four Tropical Cyclones at Once
USGS Scientists Work on Four Tropical Cyclones at Once
USGS Scientists Work on Four Tropical Cyclones at Once

In this NOAA satellite image from Sept. 15, 2020, Hurricane Sally approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, Hurricane Paulettte creates storm waves far out in the Atlantic, and Tropical Storms Teddy and Vicky lie near the coast of Africa. Two tropical depressions are also developing; one of them is not visible in this image.

In this NOAA satellite image from Sept. 15, 2020, Hurricane Sally approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast, Hurricane Paulettte creates storm waves far out in the Atlantic, and Tropical Storms Teddy and Vicky lie near the coast of Africa. Two tropical depressions are also developing; one of them is not visible in this image.

Hurricane Isaias coastal change forecast map 8.1.2020
Hurricane Isaias Unlikely to Cause Widespread Atlantic Beach Erosion
Hurricane Isaias Unlikely to Cause Widespread Atlantic Beach Erosion
Hurricane Isaias Unlikely to Cause Widespread Atlantic Beach Erosion

USGS coastal change experts predict that storm waves kicked up by the Category 1 hurricane are likely to cause some erosion at the base of the dunes along about 11 percent of coastal beaches between Florida and Virginia.

USGS coastal change experts predict that storm waves kicked up by the Category 1 hurricane are likely to cause some erosion at the base of the dunes along about 11 percent of coastal beaches between Florida and Virginia.

People wading in knee-high water
Dragonfly Mercury Project specimen collection in Glacier NP
Dragonfly Mercury Project specimen collection in Glacier NP
Dragonfly Mercury Project specimen collection in Glacier NP

Researchers instruct volunteers on how to collect dragonfly larvae in Glacier NP as a part of the Dragonfly Mercury Project.

Researchers instruct volunteers on how to collect dragonfly larvae in Glacier NP as a part of the Dragonfly Mercury Project.

Map of SW Puerto Rico coast and seafloor
Finding Seafloor Faults Linked to Puerto Rico Earthquake
Finding Seafloor Faults Linked to Puerto Rico Earthquake
Finding Seafloor Faults Linked to Puerto Rico Earthquake

Map of the portion of the southwest coast of Puerto Rico affected by an earthquake sequence that began in December 2019, along with portions of the seafloor where faults involved in the earthquake sequence were suspected to exist.

Map of the portion of the southwest coast of Puerto Rico affected by an earthquake sequence that began in December 2019, along with portions of the seafloor where faults involved in the earthquake sequence were suspected to exist.

Map of seismic research site on seafloor off Puerto Rico
Scientists find signs of undersea faults off SW Puerto Rico
Scientists find signs of undersea faults off SW Puerto Rico
Scientists find signs of undersea faults off SW Puerto Rico

Locations of multichannel seismic reflection profiles (in black), collected during cruise FA2020-14. The profiles are overlain on colored and shaded multibeam bathymetry, Lidar topography (green and white) and near-shore bathymetry (darker blue), and NOAA coastal relief model (light blue and white).

Locations of multichannel seismic reflection profiles (in black), collected during cruise FA2020-14. The profiles are overlain on colored and shaded multibeam bathymetry, Lidar topography (green and white) and near-shore bathymetry (darker blue), and NOAA coastal relief model (light blue and white).

Four USGS scientists on mountainside with landslides and downed trees
On a hillside in Las Marias, USGS scientists examine landslide effects
On a hillside in Las Marias, USGS scientists examine landslide effects
On a hillside in Las Marias, USGS scientists examine landslide effects

USGS ground failure experts examine landslides after Hurricane Maria in the municipality of Las Marias, Puerto Rico.

USGS ground failure experts examine landslides after Hurricane Maria in the municipality of Las Marias, Puerto Rico.

Aeirial view of landslides blocking roads  in Utuado, Puerto Rico
A helicopter flight reveals landslides' damage in Utuado municipality
A helicopter flight reveals landslides' damage in Utuado municipality
A helicopter flight reveals landslides' damage in Utuado municipality

An aerial view of landslide damage after Hurricane Maria in Utuado municipality, Puerto Rico.

Scientist on research vessel prepares to launch hydrophone
Scientist launches instrument used to map seafloor off Puerto Rico
Scientist launches instrument used to map seafloor off Puerto Rico
Scientist launches instrument used to map seafloor off Puerto Rico

USGS marine technician Wayne Baldwin prepares to deploy the hydrophone array during a seismic research cruise off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico on board the R/V Sultana in March 2020.

USGS marine technician Wayne Baldwin prepares to deploy the hydrophone array during a seismic research cruise off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico on board the R/V Sultana in March 2020.

Marine technician deploy a hydrophone off Puerto Rico
USGS marine technicians launch a hydrophone off Puerto Rico seafloor
USGS marine technicians launch a hydrophone off Puerto Rico seafloor
USGS marine technicians launch a hydrophone off Puerto Rico seafloor

USGS marine technicians Alex Nichols (L) and Eric Moore (R) deploy the hydrophone array on a seismic research cruise off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico aboard the R/V Sultana in March 2020.

USGS marine technicians Alex Nichols (L) and Eric Moore (R) deploy the hydrophone array on a seismic research cruise off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico aboard the R/V Sultana in March 2020.

USGS technicians launch "sparker" used in seafloor mapping
Three scientists launch a "sparker" used in seafloor mapping
Three scientists launch a "sparker" used in seafloor mapping
Three scientists launch a "sparker" used in seafloor mapping

USGS research geologist Jason Chaytor (L) and marine technicians Alex Nichols (center) and Eric Moore (R) deploy the “sparker” sound source on a seismic research cruise off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico aboard the R/V Sultana in March 2020.

USGS research geologist Jason Chaytor (L) and marine technicians Alex Nichols (center) and Eric Moore (R) deploy the “sparker” sound source on a seismic research cruise off the southwest coast of Puerto Rico aboard the R/V Sultana in March 2020.

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2020 Southwest Puerto Rico Earthquake Sequence (Jan 29, 2020)
2020 Southwest Puerto Rico Earthquake Sequence (Jan 29, 2020)
2020 Southwest Puerto Rico Earthquake Sequence (Jan 29, 2020)

The U.S. Geological Survey has released a report on the potential duration of aftershocks of the 2020 Southwest Puerto Rico earthquake sequence (series) to guide public policy decisions, other actions, and help people stay safe and care for themselves and each other.

The U.S. Geological Survey has released a report on the potential duration of aftershocks of the 2020 Southwest Puerto Rico earthquake sequence (series) to guide public policy decisions, other actions, and help people stay safe and care for themselves and each other.

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Secuencia del Terremoto del 2020 en el Suroeste de Puerto Rico
Secuencia del Terremoto del 2020 en el Suroeste de Puerto Rico
Secuencia del Terremoto del 2020 en el Suroeste de Puerto Rico

El Servicio Geológico de los EE. UU. ha publicado un informe sobre la duración potencial de las réplicas de la secuencia (serie) del terremoto del Suroeste de Puerto Rico en el 2020 que puede ser usado como guía en las decisiones de política pública, otras acciones y ayudar a las personas a mantenerse seguras y cuidarse a sí mismas y a los demás.

 

El Servicio Geológico de los EE. UU. ha publicado un informe sobre la duración potencial de las réplicas de la secuencia (serie) del terremoto del Suroeste de Puerto Rico en el 2020 que puede ser usado como guía en las decisiones de política pública, otras acciones y ayudar a las personas a mantenerse seguras y cuidarse a sí mismas y a los demás.

 

Dianne López-Trujillo with Lynne Carrier, FEMA translator.
Dianne López-Trujillo with Lynne Carrier, FEMA translator
Dianne López-Trujillo with Lynne Carrier, FEMA translator
Dianne López-Trujillo with Lynne Carrier, FEMA translator

Dianne López-Trujillo with Lynne Carrier, FEMA translator.

The USGS Recognizes Dianne Lopez-Trujillo During Hispanic Heritage Month

What happens when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Puerto Rico and the public needs critical information? How does a mostly English-speaking science agency reach a mostly Spanish-speaking public?

Dianne López-Trujillo with Lynne Carrier, FEMA translator.

The USGS Recognizes Dianne Lopez-Trujillo During Hispanic Heritage Month

What happens when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes Puerto Rico and the public needs critical information? How does a mostly English-speaking science agency reach a mostly Spanish-speaking public?

One of the houses destroyed during the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
One of the houses destroyed during the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
One of the houses destroyed during the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
One of the houses destroyed during the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico

One of the houses destroyed during the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico. 

Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico

Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico held on Jan. 20, 2020. Dr. Jonathan Godt (USGS) and Dr. Elizabeth A. Vanacore (Red Sismica Puerto Rico) answered questions to congressmen: Yauco's major, Bill Posey, Jenniffer González Colón, Stephanie Murphy, Donna Shalala

Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico held on Jan. 20, 2020. Dr. Jonathan Godt (USGS) and Dr. Elizabeth A. Vanacore (Red Sismica Puerto Rico) answered questions to congressmen: Yauco's major, Bill Posey, Jenniffer González Colón, Stephanie Murphy, Donna Shalala

Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico
Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico

Overview of the Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico. Bottom of picture: congressmen. Center: Dianne Lopez, Lindsay Davis, Donyelle Davis

Overview of the Congressional event following the 6.4 earthquake in Puerto Rico. Bottom of picture: congressmen. Center: Dianne Lopez, Lindsay Davis, Donyelle Davis

Part of the USGS Earthquake Response Team visiting areas affected by the 6.4 earthquake.
USGS visits areas affected by the 6.4 Puerto Rico earthquake
USGS visits areas affected by the 6.4 Puerto Rico earthquake
USGS visits areas affected by the 6.4 Puerto Rico earthquake

Part of the USGS Earthquake Response Team visiting areas affected by the 6.4 earthquake. Place: Guánica Boardwalk. From left to right: Donyelle Davis, Dianne López, Jonathan Godt, Alex Grant

Part of the USGS Earthquake Response Team visiting areas affected by the 6.4 earthquake. Place: Guánica Boardwalk. From left to right: Donyelle Davis, Dianne López, Jonathan Godt, Alex Grant

USGS team with Wanda Vazquez-Garced, governor of Puerto Rico
USGS Earthquake Response team with governor of Puerto Rico
USGS Earthquake Response team with governor of Puerto Rico
USGS Earthquake Response team with governor of Puerto Rico

USGS team with Wanda Vazquez-Garced, governor of Puerto Rico. From left to right: Lindsay Davis, Wanda Vazquez, Dianne Lopez-Trujillo, Jonathan Godt, Donyelle Davis, Alex Grant

USGS team with Wanda Vazquez-Garced, governor of Puerto Rico. From left to right: Lindsay Davis, Wanda Vazquez, Dianne Lopez-Trujillo, Jonathan Godt, Donyelle Davis, Alex Grant

A brick building with blue trimmed windows and a blue sky
USGS St. Petersburg Studebaker Building
USGS St. Petersburg Studebaker Building
USGS St. Petersburg Studebaker Building

This historic brick Studebaker Building, originally built in 1925, was chosen as the location for the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in the late 1980s.

This historic brick Studebaker Building, originally built in 1925, was chosen as the location for the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center in the late 1980s.