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Economic crisis affects USGS scientific program

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

The economic crisis affecting the local government has caused the lost of data for some of the USGS scientific projects.

 

 

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USGS studies the impact of climate change on the Loíza Great River

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Rafael Rodríguez Cruzado, director of the USGS's Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center, describes a study aimed at understanding how climate change will impact the Loíza Great River.

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Hurricanes: their effect on birds

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Hurricanes can affect birds in multiple ways: from affecting habitats and food sources, to changing their migration patterns, to increasing mortality.

 

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Plenty of water in Puerto Rico, but collection inefficient

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Gerardo E. Alvarado León

Puerto Rico collects just about a fifth of all the water available from run-off, underground aquifers, and reservoirs, which largely explains, why during a severe drought like the one the country is facing, many people are experiencing water shortages.

 

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USGS network generates local real-time hydrological data

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The United States Geological Service (USGS) keeps track of water data, including rivers, lakes, and acuifers. 

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Puerto Rican geomorphologist leads research in New Zealand

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Mónica Vélez Ortiz, master student at UMass- Boston conducts research in geomorphology in New Zealand.

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Scientists at Arecibo Observatory are studying asteroids

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As part of the Research Experiences for Undergraduate, undergraduate scientists at Arecibo Observatory are studying asteroids. 

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El Niño and its effect on birds

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The phenomenon known as El Niño can not only affect climate, but also bird migration and their food sources.

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Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics will now manage Data.PR.gov

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The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics will now be in charge of Data.PR.gov, the open data technology-based project of the Government of Puerto Rico. 

 

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