Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports critical-minerals research along Colorado-Wyoming border
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports critical-minerals research along Colorado-Wyoming border
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports critical-minerals research in central Great Plains
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supports critical-minerals research in central Great Plains
New USGS diagram re-envisions how Earth’s most precious commodity cycles the planet
New USGS diagram re-envisions how Earth’s most precious commodity cycles the planet
USGS post-Ian science continues
USGS post-Ian science continues
Crews currently repairing streamgages, collecting sensors and measuring floodwaters
Crews currently repairing streamgages, collecting sensors and measuring floodwaters
Energy development in migration corridors affects mule deer access to best forage
Energy development in migration corridors affects mule deer access to best forage
Revisiting a Marine Mammal Mystery, with the Help of New Data and Powerful Statistics
Revisiting a Marine Mammal Mystery, with the Help of New Data and Powerful Statistics
Earthquake Detected! Here’s How You Can Prepare
Earthquake Detected! Here’s How You Can Prepare
Event Notifications
Event Notifications
Earthquake
Magnitude 5.06
2022-10-25 18:42:02 (UTC)
15km ESE of Alum Rock, CA
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: V (Moderate Shaking)
Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
2022-10-25 14:59:03 (UTC)
12 km E of Dolores, Philippines
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: VII (Very Strong Shaking)
Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
2022-10-25 00:13:01 (UTC)
South Sandwich Islands region
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: V (Moderate Shaking)
Hazard Preparedness
Hazard Preparedness
Hazards occur frequently across the globe. Often the situation goes from bad to worse as cascading consequences can complicate response and recovery efforts. USGS hazard research can inform efforts to reduce the risks posed and help communities build resilience to future events.
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Hazards 101
Hazards 101
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Studying Hazards, Responding to Disasters
Studying Hazards, Responding to Disasters
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How the Earth Moves
How the Earth Moves
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Water and Extreme Weather
Water and Extreme Weather
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Biological Threats
Biological Threats
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Threats from Space
Threats from Space
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Earth's Pulse: Hazard Monitoring
Earth's Pulse: Hazard Monitoring
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Alerts, Forecasting, and Notifications
Alerts, Forecasting, and Notifications
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Resources for Reducing Risk, Building Resilience
Resources for Reducing Risk, Building Resilience
USGS Scientific Research Results
USGS Scientific Research Results
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Science for a Changing World
Science for a Changing World
We monitor, assess, and conduct targeted science research so that policy makers and the public have the understanding they need to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience.