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How to Volunteer for the U.S. Geological Survey

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The U.S. Geological Survey offers opportunities to volunteers interested in natural science. Read about volunteer ideas through the U.S. Geological Survey.

Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years?

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Will the U.S. be a desert in 50 years? Learn about the chances of the U.S. becoming a desert in the next 50 years.

How Earthquakes Work

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An earthquake is one of the most terrifying phenomena that nature can dish up. We generally think of the ground we stand on as "rock-solid" and completely stable. An earthquake can shatter that perception instantly, and often with extreme violence.

Ancient Supervolcanoes Might Be Key to Our Energy Future

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Where can the U.S. mine lithium? Learn more about domestic lithium sources and supervolcanoes in this HowStuffWorks article.

If you flew over an earthquake, would you feel the plane shake?

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Let's say a big one strikes the home planet. You, however, happen to be flying above the earthquake's epicenter when the natural disaster ripples through. Would you feel it?

What if sea levels rose 12 inches?

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Figuring out how to deal with rising sea levels isn't some kind of purely academic exercise. It's happening. So how do we deal with it, especially if the sea rises a foot in our lifetime?

What Would a Yellowstone Eruption Mean for North America?

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Welcome to Yellowstone, a natural wonderland that's home to stunning vistas, vibrant plant and animal life ... and a massive and potentially devastating supervolcano.

The Ultimate Reading a Topographic Map Quiz

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Topographic maps show the landscape in detail. They show the land's contours, elevations, mountains, valleys, bodies of water, vegetation and more. Knowing how to use a topographic map can make cross-country hiking navigation a cinch. Take this quiz to learn more about topographic maps.

How does groundwater level affect your development plans?

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Most of the water we drink and use is groundwater coming from rain or snow that has collected in the ground. The groundwater level on your land can impact the type of house, complex or well you're planning to build. We'll show you how.

How much energy in a hurricane, a volcano, and an earthquake?

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Energy has been on everybody's minds lately, probably because our society is in a transition period, trying to move from polluting sources to cleaner ones.

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