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The Geologic Hazards Science Center produces many images as part of our earthquake, landslides, geologic, and geomagnetic research. Also, check out our growing educational video selection.
USGS Imagery assessment of landslide extent and severity (as of 07/01/26, 4:30 PM MDT). Verification remains ongoing. Color is based on USGS’s remote assessment. Landslide impact is classified as “Unknown” (yellow), “Minor or none” (green), “Localized” (orange), or “Major or Widespread” (purple).
USGS Imagery assessment of landslide extent and severity (as of 07/01/26, 4:30 PM MDT). Verification remains ongoing. Color is based on USGS’s remote assessment. Landslide impact is classified as “Unknown” (yellow), “Minor or none” (green), “Localized” (orange), or “Major or Widespread” (purple).
Electrical resistivity at lower-crustal depths (35 km) beneath the contiguous U.S. The architecture of the nation is revealed at this depth with warm colors marking active extension beneath the western U.S.
Electrical resistivity at lower-crustal depths (35 km) beneath the contiguous U.S. The architecture of the nation is revealed at this depth with warm colors marking active extension beneath the western U.S.
A well-traveled data logger used over the course of the USMTArray. Custom MT instruments purchased at the start of the USMTArray supported the 18 year effort.
A well-traveled data logger used over the course of the USMTArray. Custom MT instruments purchased at the start of the USMTArray supported the 18 year effort.
The starting view is from January, 1970, a field photo of Punta Ventana (“Window Point”) at Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (Monroe, 1980). The image fades to the March 5, 2020 color photo of the same location (ten Brink, 2020). The natural arch had collapsed from earthquake shaking on January 6, 2020 during the 2020 Southwest Puerto Rico Earthquake Sequence.
The starting view is from January, 1970, a field photo of Punta Ventana (“Window Point”) at Guayanilla, Puerto Rico (Monroe, 1980). The image fades to the March 5, 2020 color photo of the same location (ten Brink, 2020). The natural arch had collapsed from earthquake shaking on January 6, 2020 during the 2020 Southwest Puerto Rico Earthquake Sequence.
Collapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Collapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Collapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Collapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
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Get ready to journey to the bottom of the world! The Deep Ice Seismometer is a groundbreaking new tool that will revolutionize how we monitor earthquakes across the globe. Developed through a powerful collaboration between the U.S.
Get ready to journey to the bottom of the world! The Deep Ice Seismometer is a groundbreaking new tool that will revolutionize how we monitor earthquakes across the globe. Developed through a powerful collaboration between the U.S.
Wildfire often amplifies the likelihood and magnitude of debris flows in steep terrain. In arid climates (e.g. US Mountain West and Southwest), post-fire debris flows typically occur during the first rains following fire, suggesting that rainfall-driven erosion is a strong control on in-channel preconditioning and triggering of these hazards.
Wildfire often amplifies the likelihood and magnitude of debris flows in steep terrain. In arid climates (e.g. US Mountain West and Southwest), post-fire debris flows typically occur during the first rains following fire, suggesting that rainfall-driven erosion is a strong control on in-channel preconditioning and triggering of these hazards.
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.
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.
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!