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USGS-NOAA Merger?
December 4, 2008 | Arizona Geology

There has been some history of ideas to merge the United States Geological Survey and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A brief summary with links to relevant articles and comments is posted on the Arizona Geology Blog.

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