USGS Frequently Asked Questions

How much oil does the Bakken Formation produce and how does this compare to what the United States uses?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 11:39:18 EDT

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Where does the oil from the Bakken Formation go? Is it stockpiled, exported, or used in the U.S.?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:11:19 EDT

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Where in the Nation are droughts or very low flows occuring now? How can I see these sites on a map and get to the data?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:53:25 EDT

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Is there earthquake weather?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 8:04:11 EDT

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Why are glaciers blue?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:53:15 EDT

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How can I find streamflow or water-level data that will tell me if a particular river will be suitable for rafting, kayaking, or fishing today?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:28:26 EDT

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Is Yellowstone monitored for volcanic activity?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:34:05 EDT

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How can I find the source and vintage of each data layer of the "Digital Map - Beta?"

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:30:52 EDT

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What is a permanent magnet?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:19:12 EDT

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Should we be concerned about mercury pollution in watersheds and fish in our freshwater streams?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:12:59 EDT

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Is there water under the ground?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:33:52 EDT

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Why are there no entries for caves or military installations in the Geographic Names Information System Database?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 8:45:42 EDT

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Does the National Atlas include a map showing the regions of the United States?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:17:07 EDT

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How do I find fault or hazard maps for California?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:13:37 EDT

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How do I find a town, place, feature, etc. with the National Atlas?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:30:35 EDT

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What does an Asian swamp eel look like?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:31:30 EDT

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Where can I go to see a fault?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:55:24 EDT

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Where can I climb a volcano?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:38:13 EDT

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Why are the NAD 83 position values so far from the NAD 27 values? Were the old coordinates wrong?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 9:48:52 EDT

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What are the steps to earthquake safety/awareness?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:35:35 EDT

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How many caldera-forming eruptions have occurred from the long-lived hotspot that is currently beneath Yellowstone?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 9:26:23 EDT

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Where in the United States is there evidence of volcanism?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:37:59 EDT

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What do the different colors in a CIR aerial photograph represent?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:05:03 EDT

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What kinds of amphibian malformations have been noticed, and how widespread is the problem?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:42:41 EDT

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What is avian influenza?

ask@usgs.gov (Ask USGS) — Wed, 9 Sep 2009 16:08:59 EDT

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