Diane Noserale
Diane Noserale is an information specialist in USGS Headquarters Public Affairs. Diane currently handles general and multidisciplinary science requests, linking reporters.... Diane joined the USGS in 1988....in process....
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Pecora Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation
Two awardees have been recognized with the 2019 William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing.
Update: Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake in Southern California
Updated on July 19. Visit the USGS earthquake event page for more information.
Magnitude 8.0 Earthquake in Peru
A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck north-central Peru on May 26, 2019 at 2:41 am local time (07:41 UTC).
New Land Cover Maps Depict 15 Years of Change across America
Today, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released the latest edition of the National Land Cover Database (NLCD) for the U.S. – the most comprehensive land cover database that the USGS has ever produced. The NLCD 2016 documents land cover change in the Lower 48 states from 2001 to 2016. During this 15-year period, 7.6 percent of the conterminous U.S. changed land cover at least once.
Pecora Award Honors Excellence in Earth Observation
Two awardees have been recognized with the 2018 William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing.
Every day is Earth Day at USGS
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake near Palu, Indonesia
A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck north of Palu, Indonesia on September 28, 2018 at 6:03 pm local time (10:03 am UTC).
Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake in Japan
The USGS has up-to-date details on the September 5, 2018 event.
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake in Venezuela
The USGS has up-to-date details on the August 21, 2018 event.
Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake, Papua New Guinea
The USGS has up-to-date details on the February 25, 2018 event.
Interior Seeks Public Comment on Draft List of 35 Minerals Deemed Critical to U.S. National Security and the Economy
List includes minerals key to all sectors of economy including tech and defense
Magnitude 7.9 Earthquake Gulf of Alaska
The USGS has up-to-date details on the January 23, 2018 event.