Sound Waves Newsletter - August-September 2019
Hurricane Dorian - Forecast and Documentation of Coastal Change
Hurricane Dorian coastal change forecast and pre- and post-storm photos documenting coastal change.
USGS Hazard Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness
Learn About USGS Hazards Science and More About National Preparedness Month: The very nature of natural hazards means that they have the potential to impact a majority of Americans every year. USGS science provides part of the foundation for emergency preparedness whenever and wherever disaster strikes.
USGS Estimates 53.8 Trillion Cubic Feet of Natural Gas Hydrate Resources in the Alaska North Slope
Access to 3D seismic mapping, along with a greater understanding of gas hydrate reservoir properties, yields estimates that are more precise.
Gulf of Mexico Gas Hydrate Pressure Coring Project
Ten Years of Icy Data Show the Flow of Heat from the Arctic Seafloor
In addition to 10 years of data on the flow of heat in the Arctic ocean seafloor, the USGS and Geological Survey of Canada have published an analysis of that data using modern seismic data.
Federal scientists from three agencies meet to discuss critical marine minerals
On July 30 and 31, the USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center hosted an “Exploratory Interagency Critical Marine Minerals Discussion” in Santa Cruz, California.
Recent Coastal and Marine Fieldwork - August-September 2019
This was a busy field season for USGS scientists! We visited numerous locations to collect seawater and sediment samples, and to map beaches, rivers, marshes, and offshore areas. Here’s a quick overview of some fieldwork by our scientists.
News Briefs - August-September 2019
Coastal and marine news highlights from across the USGS
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Photo Roundup - August-September 2019
A selection of coastal and marine images from across the USGS
Recent Publications - August-September 2019
List of recent USGS publications and data releases based on coastal and marine research.