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Grades
3 - 12+
Subjects
Biology, Earth Science, Meteorology
Photograph by Scott Gabara, MyShot
Keep up with the latest scientific data by accessing research in real-time. Investigate everything from landslide hazards to surface water temperature.
Air Quality
Check the current air quality around the United States at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website
Water Temperature
Check real-time surface water temperature in the United States at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) WaterQualityWatch website.
Water-Level Data
Get real-time stream flow, flood, and drought data at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) WaterWatch website.
Earthquakes
Check a near real-time list of recent earthquakes around the world on the U.S. Geological Survey website. Find data on magnitude and location of earthquakes in the past hour, day, and week.
Landslides
Get real-time data on landslide hazards currently being monitored by the U.S. Geological Society (USGS).
Chesapeake Bay
Get real-time weather and environmental information like wind speed, temperature, and wave height in the Chesapeake Bay through the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS).
Population
Get real-time estimates of the United States and world populations from the U.S. Census Bureau's U.S. and World Population Clocks.
Volcano Alerts
Get real-time information on the latest volcano alerts and updates in the U.S. from the U.S. Geological Society (USGS).
Water
Get real-time water data, including water quality data, daily stream flow conditions, precipitation data, and groundwater data in the United States. Go to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Real-Time Data for the Nation website.
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