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Natural Hazards Science

Explore the fascinating world of USGS Natural Hazards Science for National Preparedness: Every year in the United States, natural hazards threaten lives and livelihoods and result in billions of dollars in damage. Learn how the USGS works with partners around the world to monitor, assess, and conduct targeted research on a wide range of natural hazards so that policymakers and the public have the understanding they need to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience.

Earth's Pulse: Hazard Monitoring

Earth's Pulse: Hazard Monitoring

Studying Hazards, Responding to Disasters

Studying Hazards, Responding to Disasters

Resources for Reducing Risk, Building Resilience

Resources for Reducing Risk, Building Resilience

Latest Earthquakes Interactive Map

Latest Earthquakes Interactive Map

Alerts, Forecasting, and Notifications

Alerts, Forecasting, and Notifications

Water and Extreme Weather

Water and Extreme Weather

USGS Scientific Research Results

One of our primary functions is to provide quality scientific information to the public through our various products.

Data

Data

Publications

Publications

Web Tools

Web Tools

Software

Software

Maps

Map Releases

Map Releases

Topographic (Topo) Maps

Topographic (Topo) Maps

Volcanic Maps

Volcanic Maps

All USGS Maps

All USGS Maps

Videos and Imagery

Audio

Audio

Images

Images

Stereograms

Stereograms

Videos

Videos

Webcams

Webcams

All Multimedia

All Multimedia

Real-time Data Information

Providing real-time or near real-time data and information on current conditions and earth observations.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes

Landsat

Landsat

National Water Dashboard

National Water Dashboard

Volcanoes

Volcanoes

Landslides

Landslides

Geomagnetism

Geomagnetism

Harmful Algal Blooms

Harmful Algal Blooms

Wildland Fire

Wildland Fire

Science for a Changing World

We monitor, assess, map, and conduct targeted scientific research so that policy makers and the public have the understanding they need to address complex environmental, natural resource, and public safety issues.

Mission Areas

Mission Areas

Programs

Programs

Interior Regions

Interior Regions

Science Centers

Science Centers

Observatories

Observatories

Laboratories

Laboratories

Science Support Offices

Science Support Offices

Locations

Locations

Key Officials

Key Officials

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