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SPCMSC scientists conducting geophysical surveys at the Chandeleur Islands, LA

SPCMSC scientists conducting geophysical surveys at the Chandeleur Islands, LA

The team is collecting elevation and geophysical data to quantify storm-related barrier island sediment redistribution in Breton National Wildlife...

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Landslide Forecasting in Puerto Rico

Landslide Forecasting in Puerto Rico

USGS is developing an island-wide monitoring network – the most comprehensive of its kind in the United States.

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Development of an Island-wide Monitoring Network for Landslide Forecasting in Puerto Rico

Development of an Island-wide Monitoring Network for Landslide Forecasting in Puerto Rico

The Geologic Hazards Science Center is using supplemental funding to create the most comprehensive landslide hydrologic monitoring network in the...

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Supplemental Funds at USGS: A Sound Investment to Support Community Preparedness for the 2021 Hurricane Season

Supplemental Funds at USGS: A Sound Investment to Support Community Preparedness for the 2021 Hurricane Season

Completed 2018 and 2019 Supplemental Appropriations activities are being used to prepare for the 2021 Hurricane season in Puerto Rico and the...

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Supplemental Funds Support USGS Readiness for 2020 Hurricane Season

Supplemental Funds Support USGS Readiness for 2020 Hurricane Season

Completed 2018 and 2019 Supplemental Appropriations activities are being used to prepare for the 2020 Hurricane season in Puerto Rico and the...

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Supplemental Funds Make a Difference in USGS Readiness for Hurricane Dorian

Supplemental Funds Make a Difference in USGS Readiness for Hurricane Dorian

Completed 2018 Supplemental Appropriations activities are being used to prepare for Hurricane Dorian in Puerto Rico and Florida. 

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Testing Replaced Instruments on Coral Reefs Could Help Protect Puerto Rico From Future Hurricanes

Testing Replaced Instruments on Coral Reefs Could Help Protect Puerto Rico From Future Hurricanes

When Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017, it also damaged USGS oceanographic instruments installed just offshore.

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USGS Rain Gage and Stream-Flow Network in Puerto Rico

USGS Rain Gage and Stream-Flow Network in Puerto Rico

Repairs of the the USGS stream gage networks damaged by Hurricane Maria are complete.

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