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In a recently published study, FORT scientists and collaborators synthesize data from 26,729 post-burn vegetation plots to determine the effects of fire and climate on non-native plant invasion

In a recently published study, FORT scientists and collaborators synthesize data from 26,729 post-burn vegetation plots to determine the effects of fire and climate on non-native plant invasion

This publication examined patterns and predictors of non-native plant invasion following fire across the western United States by synthesizing data...

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USGS project Stakeholder Engagement for Natural Hazards Investigations in the Caribbean (SENHIC) featured in White House Fact Sheet, "Vice President Harris Announces New Initiatives to Strengthen U.S-Caribbean Partnership"

USGS project Stakeholder Engagement for Natural Hazards Investigations in the Caribbean (SENHIC) featured in White House Fact Sheet, "Vice President Harris Announces New Initiatives to Strengthen U.S-Caribbean Partnership"

Vice President Kamala Harris and Caribbean leaders launched the U.S.-Caribbean Partnership to Address the Climate Crisis 2030 (PACC 2030), the U.S...

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USGS SPCMSC participated in the U.S. Global Change Research Program Annual Meeting

USGS SPCMSC participated in the U.S. Global Change Research Program Annual Meeting

Drs. Donya Frank-Gilchrist and Legna Torres-Garcia of the St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center participated in the annual meeting for the...

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Human-Centered Earthquake Impact Information: Learn more about USGS Mendenhall Fellow Sabine Loos

Human-Centered Earthquake Impact Information: Learn more about USGS Mendenhall Fellow Sabine Loos

Translating earthquake science into engineering-based risk and loss assessments is an important tool for disaster management decision-making...

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ShakeOut 2022: Earthquake Awareness Enables Community Preparedness

ShakeOut 2022: Earthquake Awareness Enables Community Preparedness

Get ready to shake it like it’s real! ShakeOut 2022: Drop (or Lock), Cover, and Hold On!

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Comunicado de prensa: Plan estratégico científico del USGS para incendios forestales, 2021–26

Comunicado de prensa: Plan estratégico científico del USGS para incendios forestales, 2021–26

Con el propósito de atender a los desafíos crecientes creados por incendios forestales en América, el Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Geológicas...

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Ancient methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought

Ancient methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought

Around the world, land degradation causes significant loss of biodiversity, impacts food security and water purification. Unsustainable land-use...

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USGS Participates in Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

USGS Participates in Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction

On May 26, 2022, USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area scientist, Aleeza Wilkins, represented USGS and the U.S. Delegation at the United Nations Global...

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Take a Tour of the Earthquake Hazards Program Site

Take a Tour of the Earthquake Hazards Program Site

Or...How to Find USGS Earthquake Information Quickly!

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New USGS Research Highlights the Use of Earthquake Science for Assessing Risk to Gas Pipelines

New USGS Research Highlights the Use of Earthquake Science for Assessing Risk to Gas Pipelines

A new research study led by U.S. Geological Survey scientists assesses the risk from earthquakes to the Nation’s Gas Transmission Pipelines

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First Draft of the SZ4D Implementation Plan

First Draft of the SZ4D Implementation Plan

Members of the Subduction Zones in 4-Dimensions (SZ4D) initiative are pleased to present to you the first draft of the SZ4D implementation plan.

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