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October 14, 2004

Welcome to the U.S. Geological Survey

Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and
living resources, natural hazards, and the environment.

Spotlight

Mount St. Helens Current Status,
Recent Mount St. Helens Earthquakes and Mount St. Helens images
Also see The USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory.

International Day for Disaster Reduction on October 13, 2004

Magnitude 6.0 - Central California on September 28, 2004

Magnitude 6.8 - Solomon Islands on October 8, 2004

Magnitude 6.5 - Mindoro, Philippines on October 8, 2004

Magnitude 7.1 - Near the Coast of Nicaragua on October 9, 2004

Hurricane Ivan's Potential Impacts to the Barrier Islands of the West Coast of Florida
Also see Hurricane Frances Impact Studies -- with Images

Florida Enters Sixth Week of Flooding--Pattern Easing, but Likely to Continue at Some Locations

New Geospatial Web Site Tool Helps Track and Prepare for Hurricane Ivan

Invasive Species Program--Snakeheads, Aquatic Invaders

USGS Budget FY 2005 President's Budget Request and Congressional Action

USGS digital image products can be delivered faster than traditional photographic products

Regional Information

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Events

Earth Science Week is October 10-16, 2004. See how the science of the USGS benefits lives in countless ways as we celebrate "Living on a Restless Earth."

USGS Celebrates 125 Years of Science for America

USGS and the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Celebration 2003-2006

USGS Joins Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Signature Event "Circle of Cultures"

Science Features

Mount St. Helens Wakes Up:

Mount St. Helens, the most active volcano in the continental United States, is on alert for a strong eruption--currently at level 2, or aviation color code orange. Over the past two weeks, the volcano has awakened from a long slumber, spewing several spectacular bursts of steam and ash. Read more . . .

Standing Guard Over LA:

USGS scientists and colleagues at the Southern California Earthquake Center are using Global Positioning System technology to track minute changes in the Earth's surface around Los Angeles and assess the risk of future earthquakes. The PKRD station watches over the city day and night. Read more . . .

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