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USGS expert looks back at the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century
100 years ago on June 6, 1912, the Novarupta (pictured) and Katmai volcanoes erupted explosively to create Katmai caldera and the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, called the eighth wonder of the world...
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USGS “house band” Duckweed plays toe tappin’ music
The way founding Duckweed band member Warren Nockleberg remembers it, he and Vic Mossotti found themselves in a largely unoccupied space after Building 2 was remodeled. “Vic had taken old-time fiddle...
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Menlo Park earthquake expert wins major scientific award for his work...
USGS research seismologist David Shelly will receive the 2012 Macelwane Medal from the American Geophysical Union for his revolutionary advances in understanding the nature of tectonic tremor and its...
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USGS map store in Menlo Park to change locations; map sale to reduce...
As part of a nationwide space reduction and consolidation to save almost $9 million per year for the whole agency, the United States Geological Survey intends to release almost 90,000 rentable square...
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Reminder: Free map giveaway at USGS through Sept. 24
The California Geological Survey is giving away free maps in preparation for the move of their Maps and Publications Sales office at the end of the month. Spurred by a U.S. Geological Survey...
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USGS public lecture on Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries on Sept. 27
Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries is the topic of the next free USGS public lecture on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7:00 pm given by research wildlife biologist James Bodkin. He’ll cover topics relating...
View ArticleUSGS in Menlo Park releases free download of historical topographic maps of...
The U.S. Geological Survey is releasing an extensive set of topographic maps of Alaska dating back to 1899. This recent addition to the Historical Topographic Map Collection provides a comprehensive...
View ArticleSequestration affects Menlo Park – USGS cancels March lecture
The U.S. Geological Survey is cancelling its March 28th Evening Public Lecture “Preparing for California Climate Change,” due to travel restrictions the agency has implemented because of the federal...
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Catastrophic earthquakes is topic of free USGS evening lecture on April 24
USGS research geologist Tom Holzer will talk about Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World at a free public lecture at 7:00 p, on April 24. The lecture, which is free and open to the public,...
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Menlo Park-based USGS issues update on the West Napa earthquake that struck...
Yesterday at 3:20 an local time, the northern San Francisco Bay Area was struck by the largest earthquake to impact the Bay Area since the 1989 M6.9 Loma Prieta earthquake. Yesterday’s earthquake...
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Loma Prieta earthquake 25 years later is topic at USGS public lecture on...
The USGS Evening Public Lecture on September 25th at 7:00 pm is titled Ground Shaking in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake: A view from 25 years later. It will be given by Brad Aagaard, USGS Research...
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USGS in Menlo Park releases report citing increased likelihood of large...
Every once in a while Menlo Park becomes the epicenter of earthquake news. Such is the case with a new California earthquake forecast by the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park, which revises...
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USGS evening lecture on March 26 examines environmental consequences of gold...
USGS Research Geologist Andrea Foster and Chapman University professor Christopher Kim will be giving a talk entitled The Environmental Legacy of California’s Gold Rush on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00...
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Menlo Fire and USGS offer earthquake preparedness class so locals can “Get...
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District and USGS are combining forces to hold a two-hour basic emergency preparedness class on Wed., April 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Residents will learn about local...
View ArticleReminder: Free map giveaway at USGS through Sept. 24
The California Geological Survey is giving away free maps in preparation for the move of their Maps and Publications Sales office at the end of the month. Spurred by a U.S. Geological Survey initiative...
View ArticleUSGS public lecture on Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries on Sept. 27
Pacific Nearshore Ecosystem Mysteries is the topic of the next free USGS public lecture on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 7:00 pm given by research wildlife biologist James Bodkin. He’ll cover topics relating...
View ArticleUSGS in Menlo Park releases free download of historical topographic maps of...
The U.S. Geological Survey is releasing an extensive set of topographic maps of Alaska dating back to 1899. This recent addition to the Historical Topographic Map Collection provides a comprehensive...
View ArticleSequestration affects Menlo Park – USGS cancels March lecture
The U.S. Geological Survey is cancelling its March 28th Evening Public Lecture “Preparing for California Climate Change,” due to travel restrictions the agency has implemented because of the federal...
View ArticleCatastrophic earthquakes is topic of free USGS evening lecture on April 24
USGS research geologist Tom Holzer will talk about Catastrophic Earthquakes – In a Crowded World at a free public lecture at 7:00 p, on April 24. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will...
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