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Post-fire Hydrologic Response Along the Central California Coast

Post-fire Hydrologic Response Along the Central California Coast

The Central California coast, a region characterized by active tectonics and steep terrain, is well known for producing destructive and hazardous...

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New USGS-FEMA study highlights economic earthquake risk in the United States

New USGS-FEMA study highlights economic earthquake risk in the United States

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Earthquakes cost the nation an estimated $14.7 billion annually in building damage and associated losses according to a new...

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Volcanic explosion penetrates both upper atmosphere and upper crust around the globe

Volcanic explosion penetrates both upper atmosphere and upper crust around the globe

Slightly more than one year ago, a rare, enormous volcanic explosion created pressure waves in the atmosphere that pushed on the top 3.1 miles/5...

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New Interactive Geonarrative Explains the 2023 Turkey, Earthquake Sequence

New Interactive Geonarrative Explains the 2023 Turkey, Earthquake Sequence

On February 6, 2023, a M 7.8 earthquake occurred in southern Turkey near the northern border of Syria. This earthquake was followed about 9 hours...

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Human-Centered Earthquake Impact Information: Learn more about USGS Mendenhall Fellow Sabine Loos

Human-Centered Earthquake Impact Information: Learn more about USGS Mendenhall Fellow Sabine Loos

Translating earthquake science into engineering-based risk and loss assessments is an important tool for disaster management decision-making...

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Rocks in unusual positions hold secrets to northeastern U.S. earthquakes

Rocks in unusual positions hold secrets to northeastern U.S. earthquakes

USGS scientists are studying precariously balanced rocks, or rocks that seem on the brink of falling over (but haven’t yet), to estimate the strongest...

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Safer together: USGS and PDC partner to enhance earthquake exposure data and advance impact alerting

Safer together: USGS and PDC partner to enhance earthquake exposure data and advance impact alerting

On the heels of National Preparedness Month, Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)—the world’s foremost provider of...

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New Nationwide Strategy Brings Scientists, Communities Together to Help Reduce Landslide Risks

New Nationwide Strategy Brings Scientists, Communities Together to Help Reduce Landslide Risks

The USGS is releasing a National Strategy for Landslide Loss Reduction detailing the steps necessary to equitably reduce the Nation’s risk from...

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Humble yet significant: A case study of youthful faults on Yellowstone’s fringe

Humble yet significant: A case study of youthful faults on Yellowstone’s fringe

Surficial geologic mapping by the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) has shed light on geologically young faults in the Jackson Lake area, just...

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Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake in Khōst, Afghanistan

Magnitude 5.9 Earthquake in Khōst, Afghanistan

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck overnight near Khōst, Afghanistan on June 21 20:54 UTC.

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Volcanoes and USGS Volcano Science: Just the Facts

Volcanoes and USGS Volcano Science: Just the Facts

Volcanoes are an incredible feature of Earth’s geologic environment – at once awe-inspiring and terrifying. They remind us that the planet we call...

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Take a Tour of the Earthquake Hazards Program Site

Take a Tour of the Earthquake Hazards Program Site

Or...How to Find USGS Earthquake Information Quickly!

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