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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.

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?

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?

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.

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.

How did Lake Nyos suddenly kill 1,700 people?

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One evening, people heard their local lake rumbling. A day and a half later, 1,700 people were dead. What happened on that fateful night?

What Are Skyquakes?

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Skyquakes have been heard in the U.S. and all over the world. HowStuffWorks looks into the mystery.

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