USGS forecasts Tropical Storm Nicole could significantly impact southeastern beaches
USGS forecasts Tropical Storm Nicole could significantly impact southeastern beaches
A Field Guide for Frights: Beware these Seven Wicked Wonders of the West
A Field Guide for Frights: Beware these Seven Wicked Wonders of the West
Creatures of the Night: The Frightening Threats to Bats
Creatures of the Night: The Frightening Threats to Bats
These night-flyers are valuable—and in grave danger.
These night-flyers are valuable—and in grave danger.
Pecora Awards Honor Excellence in Earth Observation
Pecora Awards Honor Excellence in Earth Observation
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
Event Notifications
Event Notifications
Earthquake
Magnitude 7
Earthquake
Magnitude 5.8
2022-11-12 04:39:47 (UTC)
11 km SE of Masagua, Guatemala
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: IV (Light Shaking)
Earthquake
Magnitude 7.3
Earthquake
Magnitude 6.6
Earthquake
Magnitude 7
2022-11-09 09:51:04 (UTC)
south of the Fiji Islands
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: III (Weak Shaking)
Earthquake
Magnitude 6.8
2022-11-09 09:38:42 (UTC)
south of the Fiji Islands
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: III (Weak Shaking)
Earthquake
Magnitude 5.6
2022-11-09 06:07:27 (UTC)
22 km NE of Marotta, Italy
Pager Alert Level: Green
MMI: VI (Strong Shaking)
Earthquake
Magnitude 5.7
2022-11-08 20:27:23 (UTC)
20 km E of Dipayal, Nepal
Pager Alert Level: Yellow
MMI: VII (Very Strong 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.