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As climate change intensifies, parts of the western U.S. are experiencing a growing swing between extreme drought and intense rainfall, including...

Understanding the earthquake history of a region is key to estimating seismic hazard.  To help with this task, Geologists look for clues about...

The USGS plays a pivotal role in providing critical earthquake data to the global community through a suite of advanced tools and resources. StoryMap...

USGS is currently soliciting project proposals for Fiscal Year 2026 grants on earthquake hazards science. The grants are a long-standing effort that...

In late December 2004, one of the world’s most powerful earthquakes ever struck near Sumatra. This is the story of how USGS responded to the event as...

USGS is soliciting project proposals for Fiscal Year 2025 grants on landslide risk reduction science. The grants will help advance landslide research...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – In response to Hurricane Helene’s devastating effects across multiple states, the U. S. Geological Survey activated its landslide...

Landslides are a common hazard in the US. In fact, nearly 44% of the country could experience one, potentially catastrophically. Our new national...

Los deslizamientos de tierra son un peligro común en Estados Unidos. De hecho, casi el 44% del país podría experimentar uno, potencialmente...

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