It’s almost #NationalParkWeek , so it’s time to get your hands on a CUSTOM #map for your next hike! Create free topographic maps online using the The National Map topoBuilder tool for any area of interest. topobuilder.nationalmap.gov

#Hiking #EveryDayIsEarthDay #Geography #Yosemite

Ever wonder what your hometown looked like 50 years ago?

If you're from Las Vegas, these #landsat satellite images show how much your city has grown over the past 50 years. 🛰️

Find images of other cities here: eros.usgs.gov/earthshots/cat…

USGS Landsat #EveryDayIsEarthDay

🦌 USGS & partners are mapping herds of ungulates, in the Western U.S. Released today, 'Ungulate Migrations of the western United States, Volume 4' includes maps of 33 new herd migrations for mule deer, pronghorn, & elk. Learn more: ow.ly/f7mH50RcKrn

#MigrationCorridors

Despite steep declines in monarch butterfly populations, good migration habitat likely remains, especially in Mexico, according to a new study. 🦋

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UNAM Colorado State University CU Denver MonarchJointVenture #monarchs #butterfly #MonarchButterfly #pollinators

New study reveals presence and distribution of #PFAS in New Mexico's water resources, showing the #Albuquerque urban area significantly contributes these 'forever chemicals' to the #RioGrande . Learn more: ow.ly/lq0h50RcvyQ.

#ForeverChemicals #Water #Water Resources

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 5.4 - 40 km NW of Kuqa, China earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…

Curious if harmful 'forever chemicals' are lurking in your drinking water? We've got you covered. Explore our PFAS Tap Water Dashboard to see the occurrences of these chemicals in your area: geonarrative.usgs.gov/pfasustapwater/

#EveryDayIsEarthDay #PFAS #HumanHealth #SafeDrinkingWater #Water

Why are bees important to you? They pollinate our food! 🐝

#DYK that according to the Dept. of Agriculture, bees pollinate approximately 75% of the fruits, nuts and vegetables grown in the U.S.?

Learn more➡️ usgs.gov/pollinators

#EveryDayIsEarthDay #bees #pollinators #plants

🗳🗳🗳 VOTE NOW in the final matchup of the official USGS Water Resources bracket for streamgages. Gages collect water data across the U.S. Access these data online at any time through places like the National Water Dashboard.
Which gage will you vote for? usgs.gov/gage-greatness…

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 6.6 - 149 km NW of Tobelo, Indonesia earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…

#DidYouKnow you can sign up for the ShakeAlert® Earthquake Early Warning System and get earthquake alerts on your phone?

Click here to learn how: ow.ly/R0hT50RaVwR

USGS ShakeAlert #earthquakes #hazards #NaturalHazards #EveryDayIsEarthDay

Today's celestial event has us all contemplating our place in the cosmos; but what is a total solar eclipse, really, and why is it happening now? Read the full science story: usgs.gov/news/featured-…
#TotalSolarEclipse #Sun #Moon #Astronomy #Astrogeology #Landsat #AstroPhotography

Is there a wrecked ship rising out of Yellowstone Lake or was it an April Fool's joke? Watch to learn more! Yellowstone National Park National Park Service

#YellowstoneShipwreck #YellowstoneLake #NationalParkAdventure #ExploreYellowstone #EarthScience

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This M4 earthquake is an aftershock of this morning's M4.8 earthquake near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. For more information about the ongoing aftershock sequence and forecast, please visit: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…

The forecast defaults to show likelihood of 3+ magnitude earthquakes over the next week, but you can choose custom magnitudes or durations using radio buttons below the figure.

Aftershocks will continue for days and weeks ahead. When shaking starts, remember to Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Learn more on how to protect yourself here: shakeout.org/northeast

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 4.0 - 7 km SW of Gladstone, New Jersey earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…

We hope everyone is safe and if you felt shaking, you took a protective action like Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Learn more about how to protect yourself here: shakeout.org/northeast/

Wow! A M4.8 struck in New Jersey this morning around 10:30 am local time. Shaking was widely felt from Maine to Washington D.C. Did you feel this earthquake? Share your experience here: earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…

Notable quake, preliminary info: M 4.8 - 7 km N of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/ev…