Sound Waves Newsletter - November-December 2021
Marine clams shed light on past climate patterns of the North Atlantic
This article is part of the Fall 2021 issue of the Earth Science Matters Newsletter.
Deciphering Nature's Seismograph: How Sediments Record Past Earthquakes and Inform Future Hazard Assessments
People have been recording seismic activity for centuries. To assemble a detailed earthquake history of an area and understand how faults may behave in the future, however, scientists need to go further back in time—from several hundred to many thousands of years ago.
Get to know the science of the USGS St. Petersburg
New booklet from the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center is designed to provide a glimpse into the research conducted by the USGS in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Native American Heritage Month: Spotlight on Troy Currence
November is Native American Heritage Month—a time to celebrate Native American heritage and pause in thankful reflection for our diverse community and the countless contributions of Native peoples past and present.
Seeking Coastal and Marine Postdoctoral Research Candidates
The U.S. Geological Survey Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program is seeking candidates for several Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Fellowship opportunities.
Searching for Evidence of Past Tsunamis in Sediment Cores
Exact timing and size of future earthquake-generated tsunamis cannot be reliably predicted, but scientists can use evidence of past tsunamis to understand how tsunamis behave and assess the hazards they pose to coastal communities.
The Weight of Cities
Those living on or near the coast face natural hazards that will only worsen with climate change: earthquakes and related tsunamis, powerful climate-fueled storms, and relative sea-level rise, to name a few.
Genomic Mixed Stock Analysis of American Shad and River Herring to Support Interstate Management
Scientists at the Eastern Ecological Science Center are working with partners across the Atlantic Coast to better understand the impacts of bycatch on the recovery of shad and river herring populations.
The Role of Sediment in Coastal Resiliency
The delivery and deposition of sediment along coastlines is essential to building barriers such as sandbars, dunes and marshes that protect coastal communities from storms and sea-level rise.
Photo Roundup - November-December 2021
A selection of coastal, lake, and ocean images from across the USGS.
News Briefs - November-December 2021
News Briefs - featuring coastal and ocean science from across the USGS.