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USGS Maps the Spread of West Nile During 2005 Season
Summertime means the return of mosquitos and the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV). You can now track confirmed cases of this scourge. Compare this year's spread to that of previous years for mosquitos, birds, other animals, and humans at http://westnilemaps.usgs.gov/. Visitors will find useful resources, links, and FAQs here.
Remember Hurricane Ivan? View the before and after 3D topography/bathymetry showing the breach through the barrier island, Pine Beach, AL at http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/ivan/lidar/breach.html