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Map of the landslide and flooding extent of the 2026 Nepal Debris Avalanche and Flash Flood
2026 Nepal Debris Avalanche and Flash Flood Map
2026 Nepal Debris Avalanche and Flash Flood Map
2026 Nepal Debris Avalanche and Flash Flood Map

Map of the landslide and flooding extent of the 2026 Nepal Debris Avalanche and Flash Flood

Photo of multiple landslide source areas
2026 Hurricane Lala landslide source areas
2026 Hurricane Lala landslide source areas
2026 Hurricane Lala landslide source areas

Field photo of landslide source areas from 2026 Hurricane Lala landslide response. Photograph by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Map of road impacts from landslides
2026 Venezuela Earthquake Sequence - Landslide Hazards
2026 Venezuela Earthquake Sequence - Landslide Hazards
2026 Venezuela Earthquake Sequence - Landslide Hazards

USGS Imagery assessment of landslide extent and severity (as of 07/16/26). 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 07/16/26). 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. The cratonic building blocks are resistive (cool colors) and were joined throughout geologic time along linear conductive sutures beneath the central and eastern U.S
CONUS Electrical resistivity at 35km
CONUS Electrical resistivity at 35km
CONUS Electrical resistivity at 35km

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.
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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.

An image sequence to show the collapse of the natural bridge, Punta Ventana, Puerto Rico
Collapsed natural arch of Punta Ventana, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
Collapsed natural arch of Punta Ventana, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico
Collapsed natural arch of Punta Ventana, Guayanilla, Puerto Rico

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.

Photo of a mountainside with labels showing the landslide on the mountainface
12-12-25 Mt. King George East Face Landslide
12-12-25 Mt. King George East Face Landslide
12-12-25 Mt. King George East Face Landslide

Recent landslide on the east face of Mt. King George (3741 m) with clouds of dust from ongoing rockfall. Debris descended over 1500 m to the glacier below. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

Recent landslide on the east face of Mt. King George (3741 m) with clouds of dust from ongoing rockfall. Debris descended over 1500 m to the glacier below. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

Snowy mountain with labels showing an active rock fall, rock dust, and collapsed snow bridges
12-12-25 Mt. King George East Glacier Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. King George East Glacier Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. King George East Glacier Landslides

Landslides on the northeast side of Mt. King George with clouds of rock dust in the air caused by ongoing activity. Elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is at least 1700 m. Also note the numerous collapsed snow bridges on the glacier. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Landslides on the northeast side of Mt. King George with clouds of rock dust in the air caused by ongoing activity. Elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is at least 1700 m. Also note the numerous collapsed snow bridges on the glacier. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Snowy mountain with labels showing landslide characteristics, including a long runout
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large Runout
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large Runout
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large Runout

Large landslide on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe is 1800 m wide, and material would have travelled approximately 6 km from the source area (triangular scar) in the background. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Large landslide on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe is 1800 m wide, and material would have travelled approximately 6 km from the source area (triangular scar) in the background. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Snow mountain with labels showing the source area and size of a landslide
12-12-25 Mt. King George West Face Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. King George West Face Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. King George West Face Landslides

Large landslides on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe on the right is approximately 1000 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1900 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Large landslides on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe on the right is approximately 1000 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1900 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Snowy mountain and valley with label showing the size of the debris lobe as 1800m long
12-12-25 Mt. King George North Snow Avalanches
12-12-25 Mt. King George North Snow Avalanches
12-12-25 Mt. King George North Snow Avalanches

Snow avalanche on the north side of Mt. King George. The debris lobe is 1800 m long and runs up onto the hillside across the valley. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

Snow avalanche on the north side of Mt. King George. The debris lobe is 1800 m long and runs up onto the hillside across the valley. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

Snowy valley with label pointing out avalanche debris
12-12-25 McArthur Valley Snow Avalanches
12-12-25 McArthur Valley Snow Avalanches
12-12-25 McArthur Valley Snow Avalanches

Snow avalanches in the valley on the east side of McArthur Peak. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Snowy ground with labels pointing out collapsed snow bridges over crevasses
12-12-25 Hubbard Glacier Collapsed Snow Bridges
12-12-25 Hubbard Glacier Collapsed Snow Bridges
12-12-25 Hubbard Glacier Collapsed Snow Bridges

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. 

Snowy mountain with label showing the elevation different between the peak and glacier as 500m
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver and Mt. Logan Arete Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver and Mt. Logan Arete Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver and Mt. Logan Arete Landslides

Collapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

Snowy mountain with labels pointing out toppled and broken seracs
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver Toppled Seracs
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver Toppled Seracs
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver Toppled Seracs

Seracs in an icefall on the east side of Mt. Vancouver (4812 m), toppled by shaking. Field of view is approximately 3.5 km wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

Seracs in an icefall on the east side of Mt. Vancouver (4812 m), toppled by shaking. Field of view is approximately 3.5 km wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

Snowy mountain with a label showing the size of a debris lobe at the base of the mountain
12-12-25 Mt. King George West Face Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. King George West Face Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. King George West Face Landslides

Landslides on the west side of Mt. King George. The central debris lobe is 500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Snowy mountains with labels showing the size of debris lobes at the base of the mountain
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & Avalanches
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & Avalanches
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & Avalanches

Landslides and avalanches on the east side of McArthur Peak. The left-hand debris lobe is 1100 m wide, and the right-hand debris lobe is 1500 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1500 m.  Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Landslides and avalanches on the east side of McArthur Peak. The left-hand debris lobe is 1100 m wide, and the right-hand debris lobe is 1500 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1500 m.  Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.

Snowy mountain peak with labels showing the size of a snow avalanche in the valley as 500mx1500m
12-12-25 McArthur Peak Snow Avalanche
12-12-25 McArthur Peak Snow Avalanche
12-12-25 McArthur Peak Snow Avalanche

 Large snow avalanche in valley east of McArthur Peak. Debris lobe is 1500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

 Large snow avalanche in valley east of McArthur Peak. Debris lobe is 1500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey. 

GIF of radar backscatter satellite imagery showing the change in surface roughness before and after the earthquake
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery GIF
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery GIF
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery GIF

Animation of Sentinel-1 radar backscatter satellite imagery from November 28th and December 9th, 2025, showing the changes in surface roughness after the M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake. The lighter regions have rougher surface areas. The colored points correspond to preliminary mapping of potential mass movements.

Animation of Sentinel-1 radar backscatter satellite imagery from November 28th and December 9th, 2025, showing the changes in surface roughness after the M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake. The lighter regions have rougher surface areas. The colored points correspond to preliminary mapping of potential mass movements.

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