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What is the US Geological Survey?
The US Geological Survey, or USGS, is a scientific agency of the United States government. It studies the landscape of the US, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. They are well-known for monitoring earthquakes globally, which is why they were able to detect and report on the seismic activity from the explosion in Lebanon.
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