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M 6.5, 13km ENE of Hojancha, Costa Rica Wednesday, October 24, 2012 00:45:34 UTC M 5.3, 26km ENE of King City, California Sunday, October 21, 2012 06:55:09 UTC WaterWatch - Current Streamflow Conditions Landsat (EarthNow!) USGS Calendar
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Bats Still Haunted by Deadly Fungus As Halloween approaches and hibernation nears, these animals of the night sky face an uncertain future. Read more William T. Pecora, Pioneer of Earth Science from Space 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 Luna Leopold, Son of Aldo Leopold, Pioneer of Water Science 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 Henry Gannett, Early American 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 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 ![]() USGS and Wildlife Research – Looking ForwardUSGS wishes The Wildlife Society happy 75th Birthday and looks forward to attending their annual conference. Stop by our booth! ![]() USGS Storm Surge SensorsIn 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.Join us on September 5th in Reston, VA for a free public lecture on the 2011 Virginia earthquake!
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