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USGS Geology efforts address major societal issues that involve geologic hazards and disasters, climate variability and change, energy and mineral resources, ecosystem and human health, and ground-water availability.  We characterize the geological landscape and also provide the Nation with fundamental geochemical and geophysical data necessary to address these issues. Learn about our science strategy and see how we are working on determining our strategy for the next decade.

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George Gryc —USGS Geologist, Leader, and Alaska Expert, 1919 - 2008
Released: 5/8/2008 8:45:22 AM
After a long and distinguished career with the U. S. Geological Survey, George Gryc, 88, passed away on April 27 in Sunnyvale, California. Well known from the smallest bush settlement on the Yukon to Capital Hill in Washington, Gryc was the preeminent Alaskan geologist of his day. His work bore directly on the outcome of all the major issues of consequence to Alaska in the 20th century.

Earthquake Shakes Northern Virginia
Released: 5/6/2008 3:50:31 PM
A magnitude 1.8 earthquake occurred in northern Virginia at 1:30 pm Eastern Daylight Time. The epicenter was about 1 mile west-southwest of Annandale, VA and 13 miles west-south-west of Washington, DC. The USGS has received no reports of damage at this time.

Media Advisory: New Data to Help with Afghanistan's Natural Resources and Hazards Assessments
Released: 4/22/2008 1:57:14 PM
The U.S. Geological Survey recently collected new data to help identify fault lines and the potential location of undiscovered water, oil and gas, and non-fuel mineral resources in Afghanistan.

Earthquake Hazard Maps Show How the Nation Shakes with Quakes
Released: 4/21/2008 3:20:24 PM
Friday's magnitude-5.2 earthquake in southern Illinois is a reminder that earthquakes are a national hazard.

Illinois Earthquake is a Wake-Up Call
Released: 4/18/2008 2:07:11 PM
Today's early morning earthquake that jolted many in the central U.S. is a reminder that seismic events do occur in areas not normally thought of as "earthquake country."


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