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The Geologic Hazards Science Center produces many images as part of our earthquake, landslides, geologic, and geomagnetic research. Also, check out our growing educational video selection.

Images

Up close view of the lower zone of the landslide with the glacier in the bottom left corner
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Runout
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Runout
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Runout

Lower portion of the landslide runout along the Pedersen Glacier from the 2024 Pedersen Lagoon landslide in Alaska.

Lower portion of the landslide runout along the Pedersen Glacier from the 2024 Pedersen Lagoon landslide in Alaska.

Close up photo of a landslide in mountainous area with a glacier in the background
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Source Area and Runout
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Source Area and Runout
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Source Area and Runout

Landslide source area and upper portion of the landslide runout. The upper reaches of the landslide source material of the 2024 Pedersen Lagoon landslide in Alaska.

Landslide source area and upper portion of the landslide runout. The upper reaches of the landslide source material of the 2024 Pedersen Lagoon landslide in Alaska.

Photo of marshy land area showing tsunami impact
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Tsunami Damage
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Tsunami Damage
2024 Pedersen Lagoon Landslide Tsunami Damage

Tsunami damage between the upper and lower portions of the lagoon from the landslide-generated tsunami from the 2024 Pedersen Lagoon landslide in Alaska.  It moved toward the east at the western shore and uplands of the landform between the lagoons. 

Tsunami damage between the upper and lower portions of the lagoon from the landslide-generated tsunami from the 2024 Pedersen Lagoon landslide in Alaska.  It moved toward the east at the western shore and uplands of the landform between the lagoons. 

"Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition" Banner
"Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition" Banner
"Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition" Banner
"Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition" Banner

Carousel Banner for the "Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition" video pointing visitors to the latest recap on intern stories at NEIC.

Carousel Banner for the "Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition" video pointing visitors to the latest recap on intern stories at NEIC.

Video Thumbnail for the video "USGS NEIC Earthquake Response"
Video Thumbnail for the video "USGS NEIC Earthquake Response"
Video Thumbnail for the video "USGS NEIC Earthquake Response"
Video Thumbnail for the video "USGS NEIC Earthquake Response"

Video Thumbnail for the video "USGS NEIC Earthquake Response". Showcases three USGS scientists working at the National Earthquakes Information Center.

Video Thumbnail for the video "USGS NEIC Earthquake Response". Showcases three USGS scientists working at the National Earthquakes Information Center.

ShakeMap of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
ShakeMap of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
ShakeMap of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
ShakeMap of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

ShakeMap of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake constructed using historical data. Compare to Macroseismic data version.

ShakeMap of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake constructed using historical data. Compare to Macroseismic data version.

Videos

Video Thumbnail for the video "USGS NEIC Earthquake Response" USGS NEIC Earthquake Response
USGS NEIC Earthquake Response
USGS NEIC Earthquake Response

At the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), our team locates and researches earthquakes to provide information on how to reduce risk from earthquakes.

At the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), our team locates and researches earthquakes to provide information on how to reduce risk from earthquakes.

Video Thumbnail for the video "USGS NEIC Earthquake Response" USGS NEIC Earthquake Response (AD)
USGS NEIC Earthquake Response (AD)
USGS NEIC Earthquake Response (AD)

At the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), our team locates and researches earthquakes to provide information on how to reduce risk from earthquakes.

At the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), our team locates and researches earthquakes to provide information on how to reduce risk from earthquakes.

Thumbnail image of submitted "Meet the USGS Interns: Earthquakes Edition" video Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition!
Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition!
Meet the USGS Interns - Earthquakes Edition!

Ever wonder what it is like to work as a USGS intern? Dive into these intern stories of how students are making science their superpower while studying earthquakes!


 

Ever wonder what it is like to work as a USGS intern? Dive into these intern stories of how students are making science their superpower while studying earthquakes!


 

geomag video thumbnail 5 Geomagnetic Storms that Reshaped Society (AD)
5 Geomagnetic Storms that Reshaped Society (AD)
5 Geomagnetic Storms that Reshaped Society (AD)

Every 11 years the Sun's magnetic field flips. This period is referred to as a solar cycle. As we approach the peak of Solar Cycle 25, activity on the Sun’s surface will increase, including more solar flares, sunspots, and coronal mass ejections.

Every 11 years the Sun's magnetic field flips. This period is referred to as a solar cycle. As we approach the peak of Solar Cycle 25, activity on the Sun’s surface will increase, including more solar flares, sunspots, and coronal mass ejections.

geomag video thumbnail 5 Geomagnetic Storms that Reshaped Society
5 Geomagnetic Storms that Reshaped Society
5 Geomagnetic Storms that Reshaped Society

Every 11 years the Sun's magnetic field flips. This period is referred to as a solar cycle. As we approach the peak of Solar Cycle 25, activity on the Sun’s surface will increase, including more solar flares, sunspots, and coronal mass ejections.

Every 11 years the Sun's magnetic field flips. This period is referred to as a solar cycle. As we approach the peak of Solar Cycle 25, activity on the Sun’s surface will increase, including more solar flares, sunspots, and coronal mass ejections.

Satellite view of clouds over the western United States Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North America
Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North America
Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North America

Atmospheric rivers (ARs) are transient channels of intense horizontal water vapor transport in the lower atmosphere.