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Florence Bascom, Pioneer GeologistJohn Wesley Powell: Explorer, Geologist, GeographerGet Ready to ShakeOut on October 18Tsunami Sets Back Work to Save Hawai’ian TealLandsat Views of Earth Help Bring the Mail
Florence Bascom, Pioneer Geologist
In honor of Earth Science Week the USGS is taking a look back into history at the scientists who laid the foundation for the innovative earth science research taking place today. Read more
John Wesley Powell: Explorer, Geologist, Geographer
In honor of Earth Science Week the USGS is taking a look back into history at the scientists who laid the foundation for the innovative earth science research taking place today. Read more
Get Ready to ShakeOut on October 18
Are you prepared for future earthquakes? Sign up and participate in a worldwide earthquake drill. Read more
Tsunami Sets Back Work to Save Hawai’ian Teal
Critically endangered birds whose numbers grew rapidly after successful translocations by USGS and USFWS biologists likely took a hit from the 2011 event. Read more
Landsat Views of Earth Help Bring the Mail
Two of the 15 Earthscapes commemorative stamps issued by the U.S. Postal Service are based on Landsat images from space. Read more
  • USGS and Wildlife Research – Looking Forward

    USGS and Wildlife Research – Looking Forward

    Fri, 12 Oct 2012

    USGS wishes The Wildlife Society happy 75th Birthday and looks forward to attending their annual conference. Stop by our booth!

  • 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!

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