New Science Challenges Old Assumptions about Harmful Algal Blooms
The first-ever National Lakes Assessment of toxins from harmful algal blooms challenges several long-held assumptions, including the extent, distribution and make-up of toxins from harmful algal...
View ArticleDeadly Bat Fungus in Washington State Likely Originated in Eastern U.S.
A hibernating little brown bat with a white muzzle typical of white-nose syndrome. (Greg Turner, Pennsylvania Game Commission, public domain) The bat-killing fungus recently detected for the first time...
View ArticleGeoGirls Dig Geology at Mount St. Helens
During August 7–11, female scientists from the USGS, the Mount St. Helens Institute, UNAVCO, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, University of Washington, Western Washington University...
View ArticleInternational Recognition for Historic Elwha River Restoration
USGS scientists Jonathan Warrick and Jeff Duda receiving Riverprize recognition in New Delhi, India. Image courtesy of International Riverfoundation. Riverprize is an annual award given by the...
View ArticleImagery Reveals More Landslides in Western Columbia Gorge
"Bare-earth" lidar image of the Cascade landslide complex in the Columbia Gorge, which includes the Bonneville, Red Bluffs, Crescent Lake, Carpenters Lake, and Hot Springs landslides. A number of...
View ArticleOpportunity to Interview USGS Volcano Disaster Assistance Program Scientists
VANCOUVER, Wash. — The U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory is home to a group of volcano scientists who use their knowledge to assist colleagues around the world in monitoring active...
View ArticleNew USGS Field Method is a Breakthrough for Contaminant Analysis in Water...
A U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist holds a centrifuge bowl containing river suspended sediment for analysis of metals and organic chemicals. The sample was collected using a new in-field...
View ArticleStormy weather: How the USGS goes to work monitoring its effects
When a strong atmospheric river (AR) arrives on the west coast of North America, it brings with it a large amount of relatively warm moist air. The precipitation that results when these storms make...
View Article“ShakeAlert” Earthquake Early Warning System Goes West Coast Wide
The U.S. Geological Survey along with university, state and private-sector partners will highlight the rollout of Version 1.2 of the USGS ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system on April 10, 2017....
View ArticleMay is Volcano Preparedness Month in Washington State
Washington Governor Jay Inslee's proclamation for 2017 Volcano Preparedness Month(Public domain.) Mount Rainier volcano looms over the Puyallup Valley, near Orting, Washington. (Credit: Ed Ruttledge,...
View ArticleEver Vigilant: USGS Marks the 37th Anniversary of Mount St. Helen's...
Before the eruption of May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens' elevation was 2,950 m (9,677 ft). View from the west, Mount Adams in distance. S. Fork Toutle River is valley in center of photo.Mount Adams...
View ArticleWater is Life for the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
The Tribe has lived within the Skagit River-Delta of Puget Sound for centuries, fishing the region’s brackish waters for food and maintaining their homes along the shoreline while also working to keep...
View ArticleReporters: Join as GeoGirls Dig Geology at Mount St. Helens
GeoGirls learn about how the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens impacted the ecology of the area.(Credit: Liz Westby, USGS. Public domain.) During July 30–August 3, the GeoGirls will spend five...
View ArticleUSGS Awards $4.9 Million to Advance the ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning...
The awards are for a new set of two-year cooperative agreements with California Institute of Technology, Central Washington University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Oregon,...
View ArticleStitching Together the New Digital Geologic Quilt of the United States
Fortunately, in an effort with needlepoint detail, the U.S. Geological Survey has stitched together geologic maps of the Lower 48 States, providing a seamless quilt of 48 State geologic maps that range...
View ArticleIncreases in Wildfire-Caused Erosion Could Impact Water Supply and Quality in...
As a number of previous peer-reviewed studies have shown, the area burned annually by wildfires has increased in recent decades and is expected to continue to increase this century. Many growing cities...
View ArticleNew USGS Study Tracks Millions of Tons of Rocks, Gravel and Silt Carried by...
The confluence of the Suiattle River (muddy river) into the Sauk River. (Credit: Chris Curran, USGS. Public domain.) The Sauk River is a federally designated Wild and Scenic River that drains a...
View ArticleWashington State Volcano Preparedness Month
Events offer face-to-face visits with scientists and emergency officials For Volcano Preparedness Month, there will be multiple opportunities for public engagement. A full schedule of events is online....
View ArticleCascades Volcano Observatory Open House: Come Meet Volcano Scientists
Every two to three years, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey–Cascades Volcano Observatory take a break from their day-to-day work to set up volcano displays and prepare science demonstrations...
View ArticleMEDIA ADVISORY: Join GeoGirls at Mount St. Helens August 1
Meet the GeoGirls, their high school mentors, teacher mentors and scientists at the GeoGirls media day on August 1, 2018. (Public domain.) During July 29–August 2, the GeoGirls will spend five days...
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