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US Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is a government agency dedicated to providing the public with quality scientific information through various products. They monitor, assess, map, and conduct targeted scientific research to address environmental, natural resource, and public safety issues.
USGS's mission areas include water resources, natural hazards, ecosystems, climate and land use change. They also offer real-time data and information on current conditions and earth observations such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic activity. Generated from the website