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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)
USGS Participation in the Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop
This year's Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop, coordinated by the Natural Hazards Center at CU Boulder on July 11 – 14, 2021...
A Fixed Smartphone Network Offers Inexpensive Earthquake Early Warning Potential
A new study led by USGS and Costa Rican researchers demonstrates how Earthquake Early Warning using smartphone technology can be both inexpensive and...
CONNECT! Natural Hazards Mission Area Facebook Account Exceeds 20K Followers, and New @USGS_Quakes Twitter Account Now Has More Than 200K Followers
Through coordinated communication activities, the Natural Hazards Mission Area is committed to sharing news and science with broad audiences. Social...
Each year, as part of implementing the USGS Risk Plan, the Natural Hazards Mission Area issues a bureau-wide request for proposals (RFP) to award seed...