Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Images related to natural hazards.
Screenshot of the Aftershock Forecast for an earthquake in California, with the “Summary” tab selected, and “Show All” and “1 Month” selections for magnitude and forecast duration.
Screenshot of the Aftershock Forecast for an earthquake in California, with the “Summary” tab selected, and “Show All” and “1 Month” selections for magnitude and forecast duration.
Ven diagram of risk as the intersection of hazards and society. This illustrates the logical relationships between two or more sets of items.
Ven diagram of risk as the intersection of hazards and society. This illustrates the logical relationships between two or more sets of items.
NATIONAL LANDSLIDE SUSCEPTIBILITY MAP
POSTFIRE DEBRIS FLOW SCIENCE
The U.S. Geological Survey helps local, state, and federal agencies assess debris flow hazards in recently burned areas. We provide information about the likelihood of debris flow activity, where they might happen, and how big they might be.
DEBRIS FLOW ASSESSMENTS
POSTFIRE DEBRIS FLOW SCIENCE
The U.S. Geological Survey helps local, state, and federal agencies assess debris flow hazards in recently burned areas. We provide information about the likelihood of debris flow activity, where they might happen, and how big they might be.
DEBRIS FLOW ASSESSMENTS
LANDSLIDE SAFETY
If your home or property was damaged by a landslide from Hurricane Helene, be aware of the warning signs of future landslide activity
WATCH FOR WARNING SIGNS
Signs a landslide may be moving include:
LANDSLIDE SAFETY
If your home or property was damaged by a landslide from Hurricane Helene, be aware of the warning signs of future landslide activity
WATCH FOR WARNING SIGNS
Signs a landslide may be moving include:
Volcanoes tend to have seismicity that waxes and wanes over time. That’s considered normal and not necessarily a cause for concern. Let’s check on Mount Adams to see what USGS scientists are doing to learn more about its recent earthquake activity and what it could mean for this Cascade Range volcano.
Volcanoes tend to have seismicity that waxes and wanes over time. That’s considered normal and not necessarily a cause for concern. Let’s check on Mount Adams to see what USGS scientists are doing to learn more about its recent earthquake activity and what it could mean for this Cascade Range volcano.
Arial view from the North of the Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory on the Kirtland Air Force Base about 15 miles southeast of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Arial view from the North of the Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory on the Kirtland Air Force Base about 15 miles southeast of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
(a) Photograph of instruments being tested in the East portion of the underground vault. (b) Wench and location of three boreholes in the West portion of the underground vault. (c) Cross-tunnel and recording equipment for the reference sensor vault.
(a) Photograph of instruments being tested in the East portion of the underground vault. (b) Wench and location of three boreholes in the West portion of the underground vault. (c) Cross-tunnel and recording equipment for the reference sensor vault.
Locations of the Global Seismographic Network (GSN) stations. USGS GSN sites are shown as pink circles and IRIS/IDA stations are shown as green circles. (as of October 2024)
Locations of the Global Seismographic Network (GSN) stations. USGS GSN sites are shown as pink circles and IRIS/IDA stations are shown as green circles. (as of October 2024)
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become a volcanologist.
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become a volcanologist.
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 44’ 16.08” N Longitude: 82° 8’ 20.04” W
Date: 10/17/24
Caption: Damage caused by a large mudflow in Buck Creek near Marion, NC.
Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 44’ 16.08” N Longitude: 82° 8’ 20.04” W
Date: 10/17/24
Caption: Damage caused by a large mudflow in Buck Creek near Marion, NC.
Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 33’ 21.75” N, Longitude: 82° 19’ 0.9” W
Date: 10/17/24
Caption: Damage caused by mudflows into Flat Creek near the Garren Creek Fire Station. Some of the initiating landslides are visible in the distance, upper left of photo.
Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 33’ 21.75” N, Longitude: 82° 19’ 0.9” W
Date: 10/17/24
Caption: Damage caused by mudflows into Flat Creek near the Garren Creek Fire Station. Some of the initiating landslides are visible in the distance, upper left of photo.
Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become a geodesist.
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become a geodesist.
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become a geographer.
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become a geographer.
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become a hydrologist.
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become a hydrologist.
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become an archeologist.
Coloring page for geoscience careers. This page highlights those who want to become an archeologist.
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 36° 15’ 31.74” N Longitude: 81° 44’ 32.952” W
Date 10/13/24
Caption: A landslide near Vilas, NC.
Taken as part of Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 36° 15’ 31.74” N Longitude: 81° 44’ 32.952” W
Date 10/13/24
Caption: A landslide near Vilas, NC.
Taken as part of Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 27’ 42.48” N Longitude: 82° 16’ 57.75” W
Date: 10/13/24
Caption: Multiple landslides and mudflows in Bat Cave, NC
Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 27’ 42.48” N Longitude: 82° 16’ 57.75” W
Date: 10/13/24
Caption: Multiple landslides and mudflows in Bat Cave, NC
Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 36° 19’ 56.508” N Longitude: 81° 44’ 56.148” W
Date: 10/13/24
Caption: Landslide and flood damage near Zionville, NC.
Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response
Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 36° 19’ 56.508” N Longitude: 81° 44’ 56.148” W
Date: 10/13/24
Caption: Landslide and flood damage near Zionville, NC.
Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response
[Page 7]
Did you feel that? The annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is coming on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at 10:17 a.m. (local time, wherever you are). We never know where or when an earthquake may happen, but preparing is easier than assembling a piece of Scandinavian furniture.
[Page 7]
Did you feel that? The annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is coming on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at 10:17 a.m. (local time, wherever you are). We never know where or when an earthquake may happen, but preparing is easier than assembling a piece of Scandinavian furniture.
[Page 3]
Did you feel that? The annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is coming on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at 10:17 a.m. (local time, wherever you are). We never know where or when an earthquake may happen, but preparing is easier than assembling a piece of Scandinavian furniture.
[Page 3]
Did you feel that? The annual Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is coming on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at 10:17 a.m. (local time, wherever you are). We never know where or when an earthquake may happen, but preparing is easier than assembling a piece of Scandinavian furniture.