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Explore a wide variety of videos that highlight natural hazards, the risks they pose and the science we conduct to better understand and prepare for them.
Learn about the natural hazards you might face and how science can help us be better prepared.
Earthquake hazards are a national risk, with nearly half of Americans living in areas prone to potentially damaging earthquakes. Learn about tools and resources that can help us all be better prepared.
During the early morning hours of January 5, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists were closely monitoring an increase in earthquake activity and changes in the patterns of ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit, indicating movement of magma in the subsurface.
During the early morning hours of January 5, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists were closely monitoring an increase in earthquake activity and changes in the patterns of ground deformation at Kīlauea’s summit, indicating movement of magma in the subsurface.
Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, provides an overview of 2022 events and December activity in this monthly update for January 1, 2023.
Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, provides an overview of 2022 events and December activity in this monthly update for January 1, 2023.
The USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area develops and applies hazard science to help promote the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Nation. The Earthquake Event Page consolidates USGS earthquake data on recent or historic earthquakes.
The USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area develops and applies hazard science to help promote the safety, security, and economic well-being of the Nation. The Earthquake Event Page consolidates USGS earthquake data on recent or historic earthquakes.
Just a few days ago, Mauna Loa, the tallest active volcano on the planet, started erupting for the first time in 38 years.
Just a few days ago, Mauna Loa, the tallest active volcano on the planet, started erupting for the first time in 38 years.
Wyoming’s diverse topography is host to a wide range of landslide types, density, and susceptibility. Landslides are common in multiple regions of the state, and several high-profile events in the past decade have damaged property, disrupted transportation corridors, and led to substantial economic loss.
Wyoming’s diverse topography is host to a wide range of landslide types, density, and susceptibility. Landslides are common in multiple regions of the state, and several high-profile events in the past decade have damaged property, disrupted transportation corridors, and led to substantial economic loss.
Our Nation’s coastlines are almost 100,000 miles long. These extensive coastal areas stretch from Maine’s Atlantic shores in the northeast, south along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and insular areas in the Caribbean.
Our Nation’s coastlines are almost 100,000 miles long. These extensive coastal areas stretch from Maine’s Atlantic shores in the northeast, south along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and insular areas in the Caribbean.
November is Native American Heritage Month. Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, talks about Indigenous peoples in the Yellowstone region and describes Yellowstone’s recent seismic, deformation, and geyser activity in this November 1, 2022 monthly update.
November is Native American Heritage Month. Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, talks about Indigenous peoples in the Yellowstone region and describes Yellowstone’s recent seismic, deformation, and geyser activity in this November 1, 2022 monthly update.
Dr. Annemarie Baltay talks about the October 25th, 2022 M5.1 earthquake in Seven Trees, California.
Dr. Annemarie Baltay talks about the October 25th, 2022 M5.1 earthquake in Seven Trees, California.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
La isla de Puerto Rico está sujeta a numerosos peligros naturales, incluyendo huracanes y erosión costera. La información sobre cómo responden los entornos costeros de la isla a estos eventos es fundamental para reforzar la resiliencia costera. La Dra.
La isla de Puerto Rico está sujeta a numerosos peligros naturales, incluyendo huracanes y erosión costera. La información sobre cómo responden los entornos costeros de la isla a estos eventos es fundamental para reforzar la resiliencia costera. La Dra.
The island of Puerto Rico is subject to numerous natural hazards including hurricanes and coastal erosion. Information on how the island’s coastal environments respond to these events is critical for bolstering coastal resilience. Dr.
The island of Puerto Rico is subject to numerous natural hazards including hurricanes and coastal erosion. Information on how the island’s coastal environments respond to these events is critical for bolstering coastal resilience. Dr.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.
To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking.
To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking.
To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking.
To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking.
Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone in this monthly update for October 1, 2022.
The update comes to you from Artist Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park. The paintpots are acid sulfate springs, one of three different types of thermal features in Yellowstone.
Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone in this monthly update for October 1, 2022.
The update comes to you from Artist Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park. The paintpots are acid sulfate springs, one of three different types of thermal features in Yellowstone.
