Hazards
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, floods, and wildfires threaten lives, livelihoods, infrastructure, agriculture, and water resources resulting in billions of dollars in damage annually around the world. USGS works with partners to monitor, assess, and conduct targeted research to help identify hazard characteristics to enhance preparedness, response, and resilience.
Earthquake Disaster Assistance Team
The USGS and USAID Earthquake Disaster Assistance Team (EDAT) strives to assist foreign partners, upon their request, with seismic hazard identification and monitoring and to support them as they take the lead in mitigating these hazards in their respective countries.
Volcano Disaster Assistance Program
By providing critical monitoring infrastructure, training, and ongoing consultation, the USGS Volcano Disaster Assistance Program (VDAP) aims to help countries around the world mitigate risks posed by dangerous volcanoes.
