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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides data on many different science topics. Most of it can be downloaded for free from our website. Our Science Data Catalog is a good starting point. Also try using your browser's search engine and including the keyword "usgs.gov." If you are looking for a particular data set and cannot find it through Internet searches or our Science Data Catalog...
The Earthquake Hazards Program Latest Earthquakes Map displays earthquakes in near-realtime and up to the past 30 days of earthquakes. The interface includes three panels: a list of earthquakes, a map, and a settings/options panel. You can pan and zoom the map to view specific areas. Click on an event on the list or map for additional information and a link to the event page with all the details...
Please go to the USGS Earthquake Notification Services (ENS) to sign up for free emails or text messages to your phone. Use the default settings or customize ENS to fit your needs. Also check out the many different Earthquake Feeds. ENS is NOT an earthquake early warning system. Messages issued by ENS will almost always arrive after you would feel any shaking. Learn more: How do I sign up for...
Very few USGS offices are set up to accommodate visitors. Before stopping by a USGS office, you should check their website or call ahead to make sure that visitors are welcome. There are USGS offices in each state. Members of the public are welcome to use libraries that are located at some USGS offices, but materials can only be checked out through Interlibrary Loan. Please note that most of our...
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offices in every state. Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. Need to contact a specific USGS office? Each Science Center has contact information listed on their "Connect" page. If you need assistance finding contact information for a Science Center or office, fill out the "General Questions" section on our Contact Us page, and USGS Science...
For general science inquiries, message us through this website. For questions on the distribution of federal park passes, maps, books and other science products, or the status of existing orders, call 1-888-275-8747 or visit the USGS Store website. Most of our employees are listed in our online Staff Profiles. USGS offices are located in every state. Please note, however, that most of them perform...
USGS hydrologist Brent Hanson is interviewed by media at the flooded Souris River in Foxholm, N.D., about 30 miles northwest of Minot. A flooded road can be seen in the background.
USGS hydrologist Brent Hanson is interviewed by media at the flooded Souris River in Foxholm, N.D., about 30 miles northwest of Minot. A flooded road can be seen in the background.
USGS hydrologist Chris Laveau is interviewed by media on the Broadway Bridge in downtown Minot, N.D.
USGS hydrologist Chris Laveau is interviewed by media on the Broadway Bridge in downtown Minot, N.D.
USGS hydrologist Brent Hanson prepares for a media interview in Foxholm, N.D., approximately 30 miles northwest of flooded Minot.
USGS hydrologist Brent Hanson prepares for a media interview in Foxholm, N.D., approximately 30 miles northwest of flooded Minot.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientist Eric Grossman interviewed by KOMO-TV (ABC,Seattle) at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
USGS scientist Eric Grossman interviewed by KOMO-TV (ABC,Seattle) at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Jason McVay being interviewed by Cedar Rapids Channel 2. The day after this picture was taken, the railroad bridge and train in the background were washed away by the floodwater
Jason McVay being interviewed by Cedar Rapids Channel 2. The day after this picture was taken, the railroad bridge and train in the background were washed away by the floodwater
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides data on many different science topics. Most of it can be downloaded for free from our website. Our Science Data Catalog is a good starting point. Also try using your browser's search engine and including the keyword "usgs.gov." If you are looking for a particular data set and cannot find it through Internet searches or our Science Data Catalog...
The Earthquake Hazards Program Latest Earthquakes Map displays earthquakes in near-realtime and up to the past 30 days of earthquakes. The interface includes three panels: a list of earthquakes, a map, and a settings/options panel. You can pan and zoom the map to view specific areas. Click on an event on the list or map for additional information and a link to the event page with all the details...
Please go to the USGS Earthquake Notification Services (ENS) to sign up for free emails or text messages to your phone. Use the default settings or customize ENS to fit your needs. Also check out the many different Earthquake Feeds. ENS is NOT an earthquake early warning system. Messages issued by ENS will almost always arrive after you would feel any shaking. Learn more: How do I sign up for...
Very few USGS offices are set up to accommodate visitors. Before stopping by a USGS office, you should check their website or call ahead to make sure that visitors are welcome. There are USGS offices in each state. Members of the public are welcome to use libraries that are located at some USGS offices, but materials can only be checked out through Interlibrary Loan. Please note that most of our...
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has offices in every state. Our headquarters is located in Reston, Virginia. Need to contact a specific USGS office? Each Science Center has contact information listed on their "Connect" page. If you need assistance finding contact information for a Science Center or office, fill out the "General Questions" section on our Contact Us page, and USGS Science...
For general science inquiries, message us through this website. For questions on the distribution of federal park passes, maps, books and other science products, or the status of existing orders, call 1-888-275-8747 or visit the USGS Store website. Most of our employees are listed in our online Staff Profiles. USGS offices are located in every state. Please note, however, that most of them perform...
USGS hydrologist Brent Hanson is interviewed by media at the flooded Souris River in Foxholm, N.D., about 30 miles northwest of Minot. A flooded road can be seen in the background.
USGS hydrologist Brent Hanson is interviewed by media at the flooded Souris River in Foxholm, N.D., about 30 miles northwest of Minot. A flooded road can be seen in the background.
USGS hydrologist Chris Laveau is interviewed by media on the Broadway Bridge in downtown Minot, N.D.
USGS hydrologist Chris Laveau is interviewed by media on the Broadway Bridge in downtown Minot, N.D.
USGS hydrologist Brent Hanson prepares for a media interview in Foxholm, N.D., approximately 30 miles northwest of flooded Minot.
USGS hydrologist Brent Hanson prepares for a media interview in Foxholm, N.D., approximately 30 miles northwest of flooded Minot.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway are interviewed about historic flooding in Fargo, ND.
USGS scientist Eric Grossman interviewed by KOMO-TV (ABC,Seattle) at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
USGS scientist Eric Grossman interviewed by KOMO-TV (ABC,Seattle) at the Swinomish Tribal Community Center.
Jason McVay being interviewed by Cedar Rapids Channel 2. The day after this picture was taken, the railroad bridge and train in the background were washed away by the floodwater
Jason McVay being interviewed by Cedar Rapids Channel 2. The day after this picture was taken, the railroad bridge and train in the background were washed away by the floodwater