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There is an estimated undiscovered 29.4 billion barrels of oil and 391.6 trillion cubic feet of gas under public lands. Enough oil to supply the nation's needs for 4 years and natural gas for 12 years. Read our new report here: ow.ly/wapF50We7TL


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Hurricane season is underway, and @NOAA predicts an above-normal year. Throughout the season, @USGS will support coastal and inland communities with science that informs decisions before, during and after storms. This work helps save lives and protect property.

Interior's tweet image. Hurricane season is underway, and @NOAA predicts an above-normal year. Throughout the season, @USGS will support coastal and inland communities with science that informs decisions before, during and after storms. This work helps save lives and protect property.

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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.6 - 23 km WSW of Callao, Peru earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…


USGS is measuring flooding across Texas & Oklahoma after 3 days of heavy rain. 21 streamgages showing flood conditions along I-35 corridor. More rain expected over the weekend. Stay safe & check conditions👉ow.ly/6Ft950W9gzb

USGS's tweet image. USGS is measuring flooding across Texas & Oklahoma after 3 days of heavy rain. 21 streamgages showing flood conditions along I-35 corridor. More rain expected over the weekend. 

Stay safe & check conditions👉ow.ly/6Ft950W9gzb
USGS's tweet image. USGS is measuring flooding across Texas & Oklahoma after 3 days of heavy rain. 21 streamgages showing flood conditions along I-35 corridor. More rain expected over the weekend. 

Stay safe & check conditions👉ow.ly/6Ft950W9gzb
USGS's tweet image. USGS is measuring flooding across Texas & Oklahoma after 3 days of heavy rain. 21 streamgages showing flood conditions along I-35 corridor. More rain expected over the weekend. 

Stay safe & check conditions👉ow.ly/6Ft950W9gzb

Mapping, mine wastes, and more! The most recent Critical Minerals Annual Review, published in the journal Mining Engineering, highlights USGS accomplishments in critical minerals science from 2024. Check it out 👉ow.ly/cv9950W7iMv


In September 2024, #HurricaneHelene made landfall, unleashing widespread flooding & extensive landsliding across southern Appalachia. As #HurricaneSeason ramps up, we look back at how that storm reframed the way people think about landslides. 👉ow.ly/ZYlX50W6v8m

USGS's tweet image. In September 2024, #HurricaneHelene made landfall, unleashing widespread flooding & extensive landsliding across southern Appalachia.

As #HurricaneSeason ramps up, we look back at how that storm reframed the way people think about landslides. 👉ow.ly/ZYlX50W6v8m

🌊 Happy #WorldOceanDay! USGS science doesn’t stop at the shoreline. From coastal hazards to deep-sea mysteries, our work helps reveal the interconnected systems shaping Earth’s oceans. Dive into our ocean science: ow.ly/AgAZ50ScmON


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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.3 - 17 km NNE of Paratebueno, Colombia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…


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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.4 - 52 km WSW of Diego de Almagro, Chile earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…


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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.5 - 107 km WSW of Diego de Almagro, Chile earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…


Across the @Interior, scientists are using satellites, drones, & other tech to monitor the planet and tackle big questions about land use, natural hazards, & more. The 2024 DOI Remote Sensing Activities Report highlights many of these innovative efforts: ow.ly/cql750W5cbL


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@USGS was in Western Maryland to assess #flooding at over two dozen locations, including #Westernport and Georges Creek. Quantifying floods is vital for planning #infrastructure that can withstand such extremes in the future.


🌎🛰️After 25 years of Earth observation, the USGS bids farewell to #Landsat7 June 4. The legacy continues with Landsat 8 and 9, capturing planetary imagery to support farmers, city planners, and disaster recovery. 👉ow.ly/ZTf150W4mp3 #EarthObservation #NASA

USGS's tweet image. 🌎🛰️After 25 years of Earth observation, the USGS bids farewell to #Landsat7 June 4. The legacy continues with Landsat 8 and 9, capturing planetary imagery to support farmers, city planners, and disaster recovery. 

👉ow.ly/ZTf150W4mp3

#EarthObservation #NASA
USGS's tweet image. 🌎🛰️After 25 years of Earth observation, the USGS bids farewell to #Landsat7 June 4. The legacy continues with Landsat 8 and 9, capturing planetary imagery to support farmers, city planners, and disaster recovery. 

👉ow.ly/ZTf150W4mp3

#EarthObservation #NASA
USGS's tweet image. 🌎🛰️After 25 years of Earth observation, the USGS bids farewell to #Landsat7 June 4. The legacy continues with Landsat 8 and 9, capturing planetary imagery to support farmers, city planners, and disaster recovery. 

👉ow.ly/ZTf150W4mp3

#EarthObservation #NASA
USGS's tweet image. 🌎🛰️After 25 years of Earth observation, the USGS bids farewell to #Landsat7 June 4. The legacy continues with Landsat 8 and 9, capturing planetary imagery to support farmers, city planners, and disaster recovery. 

👉ow.ly/ZTf150W4mp3

#EarthObservation #NASA

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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.8 - 5 km S of İçmeler, Turkey earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…


🌲🔥 New insights into wildfire behavior across #Alaska! New USGS paper reveals fire dynamics to help to inform Alaska management strategies. Understanding these patterns is crucial for protecting ecosystems and communities. 👉ow.ly/Iltk50W17cn #WildfireAwarenessMonth

USGS's tweet image. 🌲🔥 New insights into wildfire behavior across #Alaska! 

New USGS paper reveals fire dynamics to help to inform Alaska management strategies. Understanding these patterns is crucial for protecting ecosystems and communities. 

👉ow.ly/Iltk50W17cn

#WildfireAwarenessMonth

The New River Gorge is the deepest and longest gorge in the Appalachians and represents a significant part of our Nation’s mining history. Join us on a monthly journey discovering the geology beneath your feet at sites like this all over the Nation! 👉ow.ly/vRAG50W0Ygb

USGS's tweet image. The New River Gorge is the deepest and longest gorge in the Appalachians and represents a significant part of our Nation’s mining history. 

Join us on a monthly journey discovering the geology beneath your feet at sites like this all over the Nation!  

👉ow.ly/vRAG50W0Ygb
USGS's tweet image. The New River Gorge is the deepest and longest gorge in the Appalachians and represents a significant part of our Nation’s mining history. 

Join us on a monthly journey discovering the geology beneath your feet at sites like this all over the Nation!  

👉ow.ly/vRAG50W0Ygb

Your weekend adventures powered by USGS! We track dangerous river conditions for kayakers, invisible toxins in swimming spots, and critical conditions for fish populations —hidden science keeping your outdoor thrills both fun AND safe! #waterscience

USGS's tweet image. Your weekend adventures powered by USGS! We track dangerous river conditions for kayakers, invisible toxins in swimming spots, and critical conditions for fish populations —hidden science keeping your outdoor thrills both fun AND safe!

#waterscience
USGS's tweet image. Your weekend adventures powered by USGS! We track dangerous river conditions for kayakers, invisible toxins in swimming spots, and critical conditions for fish populations —hidden science keeping your outdoor thrills both fun AND safe!

#waterscience
USGS's tweet image. Your weekend adventures powered by USGS! We track dangerous river conditions for kayakers, invisible toxins in swimming spots, and critical conditions for fish populations —hidden science keeping your outdoor thrills both fun AND safe!

#waterscience
USGS's tweet image. Your weekend adventures powered by USGS! We track dangerous river conditions for kayakers, invisible toxins in swimming spots, and critical conditions for fish populations —hidden science keeping your outdoor thrills both fun AND safe!

#waterscience

A new USGS assessment of enhanced geothermal systems shows the Great Basin could supply 10% of U.S. electricity demand. USGS science is #UnleashingAmericanEnergy! Check out the fact sheet here: ow.ly/7m0b50VXQsW

USGS's tweet image. A new USGS assessment of enhanced geothermal systems shows the Great Basin could supply 10% of U.S. electricity demand. USGS science is #UnleashingAmericanEnergy!

Check out the fact sheet here: ow.ly/7m0b50VXQsW

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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.1 - 58 km NNE of Eloúnda, Greece earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…


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Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.4 - 81 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…


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