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Social Media at the USGS

The USGS has several social media presences1. The sites listed below are those that are considered official USGS presences. Any site found that is not listed below is considered a non-USGS presence.

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Twitter

@USGS
Our main account human

@USGSLive
We use this account to strictly tweet live events. We respect your Twitter stream which is why this account has been established human

@USGSted
USGS Twitter Earthquake Dispatch (TED): Distributes notifications for earthquakes worldwide with magnitudes of 5.5 and above. human

@USGSBigQuakes
USGS earthquake alerts for M 5.5 and higher.human

@USGSEnergy
News and information related to energy resources (coal, oil, natural gas, geothermal) and assessments from the USGS human

@USGSPodcasts
Latest podcasts from the USGS. It's an auto-feed as well auto-fed

@USGS_LCAT
This Twitter account serves as a change log for changes made to the USGS Eastern Geographic Science Center's Land Cover Analysis Tool (LCAT) application human

@USGSTNMRes
A research project about the usability of geographic information in support of USGS's The National Map human

@USGSND
Science for a changing world in North Dakota human

@USGS_Idaho
Science for a changing world in Idaho human

@USGS_SpecEider
Providing near real-time information from the USGS Spectacled Eider satellite telemetry project human

@USGS_Ethics
The USGS Ethics Office (for future use) protected

@USGS_OR
Science for a changing world in Oregon human

@USGSNeb
Latest news on natural resources in Nebraska, including flooding, new scientific reports, and much more. human

@USGSstore
Products created and distributed by US Geological Survey to promote natural sciences and outdoorsmanship. human

@USGS_Kentucky
Information about USGS science being done in relation to the state of Kentucky. human

@USGS_CO
USGS sciences related events happening in Colorado. A forum for sharing outdoor experiences in Colorado and learning about our world! human

@USGSNHD
The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is the surface water component of The National Map. human

@USGSAquaticLife
Explore the science of aquatic life without getting your feet wet. USGS research findings, news, and the general science of life in the nation’s waterscapes. human

@nationalatlas
The National Atlas delivers products and services that make it easier to find, get, and use authoritative maps, geographic information, and data about America. human

@USGSwaterCA
Follow US Geological Survey, CA Water Science Center for unbiased science on CA water topics such as surface and groundwater supply, quality, data & much more! human

@USGSLandCover
The USGS Land Cover Institute (LCI) is a focal point for advancing the science, knowledge, and application of land use and land cover information. human

@USGS_IN
The official account of the USGS Indiana Water Science Center. human

@USGSTNM
News and information related to The National Map, the National Geospatial Program and general geospatial issues. human

@USGSLandsat
The Landsat operational mission, future missions, and the Landsat Science Team are co-managed by USGS and NASA. http://landsat.usgs.gov human

@USGSArctic
This feed follows the USGS scientific team on the USCG Healy in the Arctic Ocean from Aug 15 to Sept 28, 2011. human

@USGSLibrary
USGS Library provides support for scientific research in earth and natural sciences, supporting the mission of the US Department of the Interior and its bureaus. human

@USGS_IL
Science for a changing Illinois. The official Twitter account of the USGS in Illinois. human

@USGSMercury
Science of mercury in the environment. human
(one way message only)

@USGS_Mining
USGS mining-related science and activities. human

@USGSScienceBase
ScienceBase is a USGS open-source project creating data and information capabilities for scientists. human

@USGSAZ
Current USGS science in the state of Arizona. human

@USGSJWP (Powell Center)
The Powell Center supports collaborative research to explore complex earth system and natural resource questions. human

@USGS_Pubs (Publications Warehouse)
The Publications Warehouse provides access to recent and historic publications written by USGS scientists. human

@USGS_Nevada
Science for a changing Nevada. human

@USGS_Silverlake
Tweeting information, news, and observations from the USGS Silver Lake nutrient study .human

@USGSWetlands
Follow USGS as we explore the science of wetlands: the unsung heroes of the world's ecosystems! human

Podcasts

CoreCast album art CoreCast RSS AddThis Feed Button
CoreCast brings you straight science insight on natural hazards; climate change; satellite imagery and monitoring; water quality; human health and wildlife disease; and much more. Tune into CoreCast. It's natural science from the inside out.

CoreFacts album art CoreFacts RSS AddThis Feed Button
Short on time, big on science

 

CoreFacts album art Nebraskast RSS AddThis Feed Button
From the U.S. Geological Survey, Nebraska Water Science Center, Nebraskast discusses water-related topics of importance to the state of Nebraska.

Oregon Water Science podcast artwork Oregon Science Podcast RSS AddThis Feed Button
From the U.S. Geological Survey, the USGS Oregon Science Podcast brings you news and insightful interviews on science topics from around the state. Tune in, science never sounded so good.

North Carolina Water Science podcast artwork North Carolina Water Science RSS AddThis Feed Button
The U.S. Geological Survey, North Carolina Water Science Center brings you science insight on water: resources, monitoring, quality, hazards, research, and much more. Subscribe to learn more about USGS water program activities in North Carolina.

South Carolina Water Science podcast artwork South Carolina Water Science RSS AddThis Feed Button
From the U.S. Geological Survey, the South Carolina Water Science Center brings you science insight on water: resources, monitoring, quality, hazards, research, and much more. Tune in, or subscribe to the podcast series and learn more about USGS water program activities in South Carolina.

South Carolina Water Science podcast artwork Coastal and Marine Geology RSS AddThis Feed Button
Video podcasts related to USGS science being conducted at the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center and within the Coastal and Marine Geology program.

Flickr

USGS on Flickr
Selected photos from the USGS Multimedia Gallery.

DISCOVRE
The U.S. Geological Survey’s DISCOVRE project brings together a multi-disciplinary team to study the biology, ecology, and connectivity of deep-sea coral environments with the goal of providing the science necessary for their effective conservation and management. See what it is like to go on a research cruise with our scientists to discover new species from microbes to fishes and everything in between!.

Bee Inventory and Monitoring Laboratory
The USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Program designs and develops large and small scale surveys for native bees. As part of that program we develop identification tools and keys for native bee species. One aspect of creating those tools is creating accurate and detailed pictures of native bees and the plants and insects they interact with. 

YouTube

Featured video from the USGS Multimedia Gallery

USGS YouTube Channel

USGS in North Dakota

RSS and Data Feeds

The USGS provides a variety of RSS, CAP, MediaRSS, KMZ, and other feeds and data content.

Newsroom
News Releases (full story)
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
News Releases (summary only)
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State Releases
Technical Announcements
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Frequently Asked Questions
Latest FAQs
RSS icon
Latest 50 Photography and Images
RSS icon Media RSS
Latest 50 Videos and Animations
RSS icon Media RSS
Latest 50 Audio and Podcasts
RSS icon Media RSS
Earthquakes
Earthquakes (M 5+, past 7 days)
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Earthquakes (CAP - M 5+, past 7 days)
CAP RSS feed
Earthquake Shake Maps (last 30 days)
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Hazards Data Distribution System (HDDS)
Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing news items
CAP RSS feed
Featured Image gallery
CAP RSS feed
Landsat
Latest Headline
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Recent Imagery
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Landsat Imagery (GeoRSS) - Recent Terrain-Corrected Images
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Landsat 7 Scences (GeoRSS) - Newest available Landsat 7 scenes
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Landslides
Landslides
CAP RSS feed
Mineral Resources
Minerals Periodicals
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP)
Latest Program News
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC)
Avian Influenza Updates
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Publications Warehouse
Latest publications (last 7 days)
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Volcano Hazards Program
Last 7 days—Volcano Updates (includes Mariana Islands)
CAP RSS feed
Water Related
Groundwater Software Updates
Available in RSS - copy shortcut
Project Alerts — USGS field activities in response to floods, droughts, chemical spills, and hurricanes.
Available in RSS - copy shortcut

View USGS catalogs on Data.gov data.gov

screenshot of USGS Earthquake Feeds & Data page
Latest Earthquakes: Feeds & Data
Include items such as: Google Earth KML, RSS, CSV, Cube catalogs, ShakeMaps, 1906 virtual tour, weekly seismic reports, and much more.
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WaterWatch
Site includes Google Earth (KMZ), real-time streamflow, and regional streamflow data all in KML format.

 

1. Links and pointers to non-USGS sites, as well as any product mentioned, are provided for information only and do not constitute endorsement by the USGS, U.S. Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government, of the referenced organizations, their suitability, content, products, or services, whether they are governmental, educational, or commercial. Further details can be found in the USGS Policies and Notices page.

 

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