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West Nile Virus Imperils Humans and WildlifeSeptember is National Preparedness MonthDespite Isaac, Drought Persists in MidlandsStart with Science: Hurricane IsaacMagnitude 7.6 Earthquake in Costa Rica
West Nile Virus Imperils Humans and Wildlife
USGS vigilant for West Nile virus in wildlife through surveillance, research, and mapping.
September is National Preparedness Month
USGS science helps people understand and prepare for natural hazards. Read more
Despite Isaac, Drought Persists in Midlands
The majority of the nation is still experiencing abnormally dry conditions, even after soaking rains from Isaac. Read more
Start with Science: Hurricane Isaac
While Hurricane Isaac has passed, scientific work to understand the storm’s impact on Gulf Coast states continues. Read more
Magnitude 7.6 Earthquake in Costa Rica
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near the west coast of Costa Rica on September 5, 2012 at 14:42:10 UTC. Read more
  • USGS Storm Surge Sensors

    USGS Storm Surge Sensors

    Tue, 28 Aug 2012

    In response to Hurricane Isaac, USGS has deployed several hundred storm surge sensors to collect information about the effects of Isaac on the Gulf Coast.

  • A History of Rubble and Rumblings: Earthquakes in the Eastern U.S.

    A History of Rubble and Rumblings: Earthquakes in the Eastern U.S.

    Mon, 27 Aug 2012

    Join us on September 5th in Reston, VA for a free public lecture on the 2011 Virginia earthquake!

  • Global Food Security in the 21st Century: Free USGS Public Lecture August 30

    Global Food Security in the 21st Century: Free USGS Public Lecture August 30

    Tue, 21 Aug 2012

    7 p.m.—Public lecture (also live-streamed over the Internet)

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    Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) use a range of research approaches to investigate the genetics of native and non-native species that are being managed. This Fact Sheet outlines those approaches and explains the type of information they provide.    Genetic research for wildlife and fisheries management - A primer
    (Released: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00 -0500)

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    This report presents a brief summary of recent fieldwork conducted off Kahekili Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii, the site of the newly established U.S. Coral Reef Task Force priority study area at Kaanapali and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources, Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area (HFMA). The goals of this fieldwork are to provide new baseline inf    Nearshore morphology, benthic structure, hydrodynamics, and coastal groundwater discharge near Kahekili Beach Park, Maui, Hawaii
    (Released: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00 -0500)

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    Surface nuclear magnetic resonance, a noninvasive geophysical method, measures a signal directly related to the amount of water in the subsurface. This allows for low-cost quantitative estimates of hydraulic parameters. In practice, however, additional factors influence the signal, complicating interpretation. The U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Central Platte Natural Resources Dis    Quantification of aquifer properties with surface nuclear magnetic resonance in the Platte River valley, central Nebraska, using a novel inversion method
    (Released: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00 -0500)

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