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Mount Redoubt Rumbles Again
Another explosive eruption at Mount Redoubt in Alaska is expected within days as earthquake activity has intensified at the volcano since May 2.

Mercury in the Pacific
Landmark USGS study shows how toxic methylmercury, known to contaminate seafood, originates in the ocean.

Energy-Efficient Ingenuity
USGS innovation to collect high-quality water data in remote areas, innovation which could be extended to populated areas to reduce traditional energy use for data collection.

USGS Menlo Park Open House
Come join the fun. You and your family are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to interact with USGS scientists, enjoy hands-on exhibits, and gain a greater appreciation of our connection to the natural systems of our dynamic planet.

Disappearing Ice a Chilling Prospect
Earth's largest reservoir of glacial ice, found in Antarctica, is melting faster than previously thought because of climate change.

Identifying Roadblocks to Recovery
What keeps imperiled species from recovering? To better understand, USGS scientists have examined thousands of carcasses.

The Devastation of Bat Colonies
The USGS has launched a new Web site on white-nose syndrome in bats. White-nose syndrome threatens the survival of hibernating bats in North America.

The Diversity of the Ozarks
The Ozarks is a region in the central United States that harbors forests, glades, caves, streams and over 160 species of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth.

Earthquake Grants Available
USGS will award up to $7 million in grants and cooperative agreements for earthquake research in fiscal year 2010. Interested researchers can apply online before May 13, 2009 under the funding opportunity number 10HQPA0001.

Mercury Sensitive Streams
Higher levels of mercury are found in fish and stream water where watersheds contain abundant wetlands.

The Power of Observation
The United States Group on Earth Observations (USGEO) is working to connect Earth observations with public health, agriculture, climate, and data management and dissemination.

Global Change Keeping Up With an Ever-Changing Planet
USGS studies the relationships among earth surface processes, ecological systems, understanding current changes in the context of prehistoric and recent earth processes, distinguishing between natural and human-influenced changes, and recognizing ecological and physical responses to changes in climate.

Facing Tomorrow's Challenges
The USGS Science Strategy is a comprehensive report to critically examine the USGS's major science goals and priorities for the coming decade. The USGS is moving forward with these strategic science directions in response to the challenges that our Nation's future faces and for the stewards of our Federal lands.

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