United States Geological Survey

The United States Geological Survey (USGS, formerly simply Geological Survey) is a scientific agency of the United States government

Optical limiting is a new way to safeguard drones, surveillance cameras and other equipment against laser attacks

An international team of researchers has reported a new way to safeguard drones, surveillance cameras and other equipment against laser attacks, which can disable or destroy the equipment. The capability is known as optical limiting. The work, published in the journal Nature Communication, also describes a superior manner of telecom switching without the use of electronics;

Optical limiting is a new way to safeguard drones, surveillance cameras and other equipment against laser attacks

Researchers Test Smartphones for Earthquake Warning

Smartphones and other personal electronic devices could, in regions where they are in widespread use, function as early warning systems for large earthquakes according to newly reported research. This technology could serve regions of the world that cannot afford higher quality, but more expensive, conventional earthquake early warning systems, or could contribute to those systems. The

Researchers Test Smartphones for Earthquake Warning

First high-resolution global map of forest extent, loss and gain – Updating Annually

A University of Maryland-led, multi-organizational team has created the first high-resolution global map of forest extent, loss and gain. This free resource greatly improves the ability to understand human and naturally-induced forest changes and the local to global implications of these changes on environmental, economic and other natural and societal systems, members of the team

First high-resolution global map of forest extent, loss and gain – Updating Annually

The People’s Choice: Americans Would Pay to Help Monarch Butterflies

Americans place high value on butterfly royalty. A recent study suggests they are willing to support monarch butterfly conservation at high levels, up to about 6 ½ billion dollars if extrapolated to all U.S. households. If even a small percentage of the population acted upon this reported willingness, the cumulative effort would likely translate into a large,

The People’s Choice: Americans Would Pay to Help Monarch Butterflies

Student’s invention harvests energy from earthquakes

A wireless vibration sensor being developed by a Victoria University student could provide a low-cost solution for engineers to monitor the damage of buildings affected by earthquakes. Daniel Tomicek, a fourth year Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering student, has been working on the innovative device, which harnesses the kinetic energy generated by earthquakes, as part

Student’s invention harvests energy from earthquakes

VIDEO: Public Can Explore Time-Lapse Videos of Earth With New Tool From Carnegie Mellon and Google

Videos demonstrating how the time-lapse tool can be used to explore phenomena such as deforestation, urban growth and drying seas can be viewed at http://earthengine.google.org/#intro. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University‘s Robotics Institute, working with colleagues at Google and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), have adapted their technology for interactively exploring time-lapse imagery to create a tool that enables

VIDEO: Public Can Explore Time-Lapse Videos of Earth With New Tool From Carnegie Mellon and Google

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White House Removes Trump-Era Scientist as Head of US National Climate Assessment
on April 19, 2021 at 2:42 pm
The White House has shifted Betsy Weatherhead from her role as head of the US National Climate Assessment, reassigning her to the US Geological Survey, reports the Washington Post. The Biden ...
'Better than a coin toss' - Research reveals significant Alpine Fault earthquake risk 'higher than previously thought'
on April 19, 2021 at 10:23 am
The Government says new research in the Alpine Fault, supports their work in planning and preparing for severe earthquakes. New research has revealed the chances of the South Island’s Alpine Fault ...
Magnitude 8+ Alpine Fault earthquake 'likely in our lifetime' as research uncovers 'gate' that may forecast quake size
on April 19, 2021 at 10:07 am
Researchers used to think the probability of a damaging quake in our lifetime was about one in three. Now it's more than double that.
Hawaii's 'million-dollar reefs' need more funding to protect us, study finds
on April 19, 2021 at 9:11 am
A new study shows U.S. coral reefs provide $1.8 billion in flood-risk benefits to property owners and people's livelihoods every year, with top value assigned to the reef stretching offshore of ...
Competition heats up in the melting Arctic, and the US isn’t prepared to counter Russia
on April 19, 2021 at 5:27 am
Russia is attempting to claim more of the Arctic seabed, an area rich in oil, gas and minerals. It's also expanding shipping and reopening Arctic bases. Here are two things the US can do about it now.

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Low Risk of Researchers Passing Coronavirus to North American Bats - United States Geological Survey
March 30, 2021
New USGS Report Shows High Levels of Arsenic and Uranium in Some Connecticut Wells - United States Geological Survey
April 6, 2021
PUBLIC LANDS: An abacus for 30x30 acreage? USGS is counting on it - E&E News
April 16, 2021
USGS study finds high levels of arsenic and uranium in private well water across Connecticut - News-Medical.Net
April 7, 2021
Media Advisory: A Jaguar's Field of Dreams – Live Online Public Lecture - United States Geological Survey
March 24, 2021

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Coral reefs prevent more than $5.3 billion in potential flood damage for US property owners
on April 17, 2021 at 2:39 pm
Coral reefs provide many services to coastal communities, including critical protection from flood damage. A new study reveals how valuable coral reefs are in protecting people, structures, and ...
Small tremor of magnitude 3.0 just reported 19 miles southwest of Cantwell, Alaska, United States
on April 15, 2021 at 11:24 am
The United States Geological Survey reported a magnitude 3.0 quake in the United States near Cantwell, Denali, Alaska, only 14 minutes ago. The earthquake hit around noon on Thursday 15 April 2021 at ...
Small magnitude 3.4 earthquake 39 miles northwest of Elko, Nevada, United States
on April 8, 2021 at 10:40 pm
An earthquake of magnitude 3.4 occurred only 16 minutes ago 39 miles northwest of Elko, Nevada, United States, the United States Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 7 miles ...
Pair of Early Morning Earthquakes Jolt Los Angeles Area
on April 5, 2021 at 9:21 am
The United States Geological Survey said two quakes with preliminary magnitudes of 3.3 and 4.0 were felt about 30 minutes apart. By Daniel Victor A 4.0-magnitude earthquake jolted people awake in ...
2 earthquakes struck the Los Angeles area back-to-back in the early morning
on April 5, 2021 at 8:09 am
The magnitude 3.3 and 4.0 earthquakes struck within 30 minutes of each other, according to the United States Geological Survey. No injuries or major damage was reported. Visit Insider's homepage for ...