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Geology for a changing world 2010-2020 : implementing the U.S. Geological Survey science strategy / by Linda C.S. Gundersen [and others].
- Format:
- Book
- Government document
- Series:
- Circular (Geological Survey (U.S.)) ; 1369.
- Circular ; 1369
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Geology--Forecasting.
- Geology.
- Earth sciences--Research--United States.
- Earth sciences.
- Environmental sciences--Research--United States.
- Environmental sciences.
- Earth sciences--Research.
- Environmental sciences--Research.
- United States.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (vi, 68 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
- Place of Publication:
- Reston, Va. : U.S. Dept. of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, 2011.
- Summary:
- This report describes a science strategy for the geologic activities of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for the years 2010-2020. It presents six goals with accompanying strategic actions and products that implement the science directions of USGS Circular 1309, "Facing Tomorrow's Challenges--U.S. Geological Survey Science in the Decade 2007-2017." These six goals focus on providing the geologic underpinning needed to wisely use our natural resources, understand and mitigate hazards (highlight 2) and environmental change, and understand the relationship between humans and the environment. The goals emphasize the critical role of the USGS in providing long-term research, monitoring, and assessments for the Nation and the world. Further, they describe measures that must be undertaken to ensure geologic expertise and knowledge for the future.
- Contents:
- Executive summary
- Introduction
- Goal 1. Characterize and interpret the geologic framework of the earth through time
- Goal 2. Understand earth surface and climatic processes and anticipate their dffects on ecosystem health and change
- Goal 3. Understand and quantify the availability of earth's natural resources in a global context
- Goal 4. Increase the resilience of communities to geologic and environmental gazards
- Goal 5. Apply the nost advanced technologies and best practices to effectively acquire, analyze, and communicate our data and knowledge
- Goal 6. Develop a flexible and diverse workforce for the future
- Conclusion
- Appendix A. Documents reviewed by the Geology Science Strategy Team
- Appendix B. Selected accomplishments of the Geology Science Strategy for 2000-2010
- Appendix C. Divisions of geologic time.
- Notes:
- Title from title screen (viewed on Apr. 4, 2011).
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 58-60).
- Other Format:
- Paper version: Gundersen, L.C.S. Geology for a changing world 2010-2020 :implementing the U.S. Geological Survey science strategy
- OCLC:
- 710992179
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