The Landslide Observation Dashboard, a multi-agency effort to map where landslides have occurred in the southern Appalachian Mountains, launched September 30, 2024, as a “timely best science” provisional interface that can be used by the general public and local authorities as they prioritize resources.
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USGS landslide event team activated in wake of Hurricane Helene
The Landslide Observation Dashboard, a multi-agency effort to map where landslides have occurred in the southern Appalachian Mountains, launched September 30, 2024, as a “timely best science” provisional interface that can be used by the general public and local authorities as they prioritize resources.
USGS landslide event team activated in wake of Hurricane Helene
U.S. Geological Survey landslide experts conduct an aerial reconnaissance flight October 3, 2024, over the southern Appalachian Mountains to get a better understanding of the extent and severity of landslide impacts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which brought widespread flooding and destruction. (USGS photo by Ben Mirus).
U.S. Geological Survey landslide experts conduct an aerial reconnaissance flight October 3, 2024, over the southern Appalachian Mountains to get a better understanding of the extent and severity of landslide impacts in the wake of Hurricane Helene, which brought widespread flooding and destruction. (USGS photo by Ben Mirus).
Hurricane Helene Landslide Hazard Estimate Map
Relative landslide hazard from Hurricane Helene. Dark purple shows locations expected to have experienced the highest landslide occurrence. Map based on cumulative precipitation estimate (NWS Greenville-Spartanburg from 9/24-9/28) and the USGS Landslide Susceptibility Map.
Relative landslide hazard from Hurricane Helene. Dark purple shows locations expected to have experienced the highest landslide occurrence. Map based on cumulative precipitation estimate (NWS Greenville-Spartanburg from 9/24-9/28) and the USGS Landslide Susceptibility Map.
¿Dónde Ocurren los Deslizamientos de Tierra?
¿Dónde Ocurren los Deslizamientos de Tierra?
(Mapa Nacional de Susceptibilidad a Deslizamientos de Tierra, 2024)
¿Dónde Ocurren los Deslizamientos de Tierra?
(Mapa Nacional de Susceptibilidad a Deslizamientos de Tierra, 2024)
Where Do Landslides Occur?
A map of the United States including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico shows landslide susceptibility from yellow (low) to red (high), where the areas without shading represent negligible potential for landslides.
A map of the United States including Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico shows landslide susceptibility from yellow (low) to red (high), where the areas without shading represent negligible potential for landslides.
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.
Videos
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North America
linkAtmospheric rivers (ARs) are transient channels of intense horizontal water vapor transport in the lower atmosphere.
Atmospheric rivers cause the majority of precipitation-induced landslides in Western North America
linkAtmospheric rivers (ARs) are transient channels of intense horizontal water vapor transport in the lower atmosphere.