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Federal Agencies Partner to Strengthen ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning Capacity Along the West Coast
A lone solar panel in the middle of California’s largest national forest is powering a seismometer able to detect Earth’s vibrations, a piece of the puzzle necessary to help protect life and property by providing critical seconds of warning that an earthquake is occurring and shaking is imminent.
New Scientist-in-Charge at USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Jon Major to serve as the new Scientist-in-Charge of the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory.
Flights Above Parts of Virginia and North Carolina to Map Geology
Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.
Media Advisory: Study of Asian Carp Deterrent Begins in January
Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists about the project? Please contact Randy Hines or Marisa Lubeck.
Low-flying Airplane to Map Geology of Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois
Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.
Low-flying Helicopter Will Survey Northeast Wisconsin for Geologic Study
Note to Editors: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.
Wall Street Journal OpEd: USGS Gets Politics Out of Climate Forecasts
USGS Director Reilly published an OpEd in the Wall Street Journal.
Mine Waste in the Eastern Adirondacks May be Untapped, Accessible Source of Rare Earth Element Minerals
USGS Supports the 2020 National Space Policy
In support of the President’s policy, USGS and NASA will leverage their full technological abilities to meet the nation’s growing environmental information needs.
New Maps Document Big-Game Migrations Across the Western United States
LARAMIE, Wyo. – For the first time, state and federal wildlife biologists have come together to map the migrations of ungulates – hooved mammals such as mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and bison – across America’s West. The maps will help land managers and conservationists pinpoint actions necessary to keep migration routes open and functional to sustain healthy big-game populations.
Invasive Brown Treesnake Present on Cocos Island, Agencies Working to Prevent Further Spread
For the first time, an invasive brown treesnake population has been found on Cocos Island, an 83.1 acre atoll located 1.5 miles off the southwest coast of Guam.
Now Trending…Earthquakes
The earth isn’t the only thing shaking after an earthquake.