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USGS Hazards Science – Understanding the Risks is Key to Preparedness
The very nature of natural hazards means that they have the potential to impact a majority of Americans every year. USGS science provides part of the foundation for emergency preparedness whenever and wherever disaster strikes.
Science For a Risky World: A Conversation with Kristin Ludwig and Dave
Kristin Ludwig and Dave Ramsey to give us some highlights of the plan, Science for a Risky World, and how it will benefit professionals who rely on USGS products to manage disasters. (Natural Hazards Center website)
New Geoelectric Hazard Map Shows Potential Vulnerability to High-Voltage Power Grid for Two-Thirds of the US
The U.S. Geological Survey released a new report on geoelectric hazards for two-thirds of the contiguous U.S., spanning from the northeast to the west...
USGS Rolls Out Groundbreaking Earthquake Study: The HayWired Earthquake Scenario
USGS collaborates with key academic, state, local, and industry partners to provide a new look at what could happen during a major earthquake in the...