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Dec 10, 2024 · The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recognize the contributions of satellite or aerial... Read Article Helene and Milton potentially spread invasive species to new locations in Florida and Georgia
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Estimates according to a new USGS predictive model. Exposure to some PFAS may lead to adverse health risks. The new and improved National Land Cover Database will now be updated annually. Recent study shows tree cover in some cities has a stronger cooling effect than in others around the country.
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Helene and Milton potentially spread invasive species to new …
Dec 10, 2024 · The preliminary map for Hurricane Helene indicates that there are 222 possible non-native species that had the potential to spread due to storm-related flooding, of which 90 species are considered invasive and likely to spread via flood waters, said Ian Pfingsten, a botanist with USGS and one of the scientists who creates the maps.
USGS Critical Minerals Study: Bans on Gallium and Germanium …
Nov 19, 2024 · RESTON, Va. — U.S. Geological Survey researchers have developed a new model to assess how disruptions of critical mineral supplies may affect the U.S. economy. Using the model, the researchers estimate there could be a $3.4 billion decrease in U.S. GDP if China implements a total ban on exports of gallium and germanium, minerals used in some semiconductors and other high-tech manufacturing.
Tap water study detects PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ across the US
Jul 5, 2023 · At least 45% of the nation’s tap water is estimated to have one or more types of the chemicals known as per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, or PFAS, according to a new study by the U.S. Geological Survey. There are more than 12,000 types of PFAS, not all of which can be detected with current tests; the USGS study tested for the presence of 32 types.
M7.8 and M7.5 Kahramanmaraş Earthquake Sequence near ... - USGS.gov
[Original Posting: February 6, 2023] On February 6, around 4:15 a.m. local time, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck south-central Turkey (Türkiye) near the Turkey/Syria border. Just 11 minutes later, it was followed by a magnitude 6.7 aftershock.The largest aftershock at the time of writing was a M7.5 aftershock which struck 95 km (~60 miles) to the north.