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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has published the first-ever map identifying prospective locations for naturally occurring geologic hydrogen in the contiguous United States. The map highlights regions with potential hydrogen accumulations, including parts of the Midwest, Four Corners, California coast, and Eastern seaboard. This breakthrough challenges past assumptions about subsurface hydrogen and opens new possibilities for energy exploration.
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