Frances Lightsom started her career as an oceanographer. Then she found delight in data.
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Cee Nell: Making Data Visual
Nell turns vast columns of data into beautiful and understandable graphics.
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Earth Is Noisy. Why Should Its Data Be Silent?
Combining visual and sonic representations of data can make science more accessible and help reveal subtle details. The recent decade-long eruption of Hawaii’s Kīlauea Volcano offers a prime example.
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A Common Language for Reporting Earthquake Intensities
Scientists are working together to establish a standardized international scale for measuring and reporting the intensities and impacts of earthquake shaking.
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U.S. Streams Are Drying Up
A new study reports that streamflow drought is getting more intense in some parts of the United States, a phenomenon that is stressing the nation’s water policy and infrastructure.
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New USGS Director: Partnerships Are Our Superpower
The new director hopes to strengthen existing partnerships, build and retain a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and deliver the agency’s science to those who need it most.
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Hazards Scientist David Applegate Nominated for USGS Director
If confirmed, Applegate would fill a yearlong vacancy at the head of the agency.
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Lake Michigan’s Salinity Is on the Rise
Road salt is primarily to blame for the shift, though the water remains within safe levels for now.
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Earthquake Alerts Go Live in the Pacific Northwest
Oregon and Washington residents will receive an alert on their cell phones if they are in danger from an incoming quake.
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A Promising Forecast for Predictive Science
A new U.S. Geological Survey report outlines how emerging technologies and cross-disciplinary collaborations are expected to empower new tools for managing hazards and resources.