Recent landslide on the east face of Mt. King George (3741 m) with clouds of dust from ongoing rockfall. Debris descended over 1500 m to the glacier below. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
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12-12-25 Mt. King George East Face Landslide
Recent landslide on the east face of Mt. King George (3741 m) with clouds of dust from ongoing rockfall. Debris descended over 1500 m to the glacier below. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large Runout
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large RunoutLarge landslide on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe is 1800 m wide, and material would have travelled approximately 6 km from the source area (triangular scar) in the background. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large Runout
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large RunoutLarge landslide on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe is 1800 m wide, and material would have travelled approximately 6 km from the source area (triangular scar) in the background. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George East Glacier Landslides
Landslides on the northeast side of Mt. King George with clouds of rock dust in the air caused by ongoing activity. Elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is at least 1700 m. Also note the numerous collapsed snow bridges on the glacier. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Landslides on the northeast side of Mt. King George with clouds of rock dust in the air caused by ongoing activity. Elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is at least 1700 m. Also note the numerous collapsed snow bridges on the glacier. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George West Face Landslides
Large landslides on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe on the right is approximately 1000 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1900 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Large landslides on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe on the right is approximately 1000 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1900 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver Toppled Seracs
Seracs in an icefall on the east side of Mt. Vancouver (4812 m), toppled by shaking. Field of view is approximately 3.5 km wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Seracs in an icefall on the east side of Mt. Vancouver (4812 m), toppled by shaking. Field of view is approximately 3.5 km wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George North Snow Avalanches
Snow avalanche on the north side of Mt. King George. The debris lobe is 1800 m long and runs up onto the hillside across the valley. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Snow avalanche on the north side of Mt. King George. The debris lobe is 1800 m long and runs up onto the hillside across the valley. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Videos
Hawaii versus Yellowstone (Yellowstone monthly update - December 2025)
Hawaii versus Yellowstone (Yellowstone monthly update - December 2025)Just last week, Kīlauea put on another dramatic display of lava fountaining and flows within the caldera, during its 37th episode of this most recent eruption. It doesn't seem like Hawaii and Yellowstone have a lot in common, but actually, those two magmatic systems have a common cause.
Hawaii versus Yellowstone (Yellowstone monthly update - December 2025)
Hawaii versus Yellowstone (Yellowstone monthly update - December 2025)Just last week, Kīlauea put on another dramatic display of lava fountaining and flows within the caldera, during its 37th episode of this most recent eruption. It doesn't seem like Hawaii and Yellowstone have a lot in common, but actually, those two magmatic systems have a common cause.
World's deepest seismometer braces the South Pole!
World's deepest seismometer braces the South Pole!Get ready to journey to the bottom of the world! The Deep Ice Seismometer is a groundbreaking new tool that will revolutionize how we monitor earthquakes across the globe. Developed through a powerful collaboration between the U.S.
World's deepest seismometer braces the South Pole!
World's deepest seismometer braces the South Pole!Get ready to journey to the bottom of the world! The Deep Ice Seismometer is a groundbreaking new tool that will revolutionize how we monitor earthquakes across the globe. Developed through a powerful collaboration between the U.S.
Emergency fix at a Yellowstone monitoring site (Yellowstone Monthly Update October 2025)
Emergency fix at a Yellowstone monitoring site (Yellowstone Monthly Update October 2025)The Yellowstone caldera is vast – 45 miles across by 30 miles wide. You could fit over 60 islands of Manhattan in this area. There are deep canyons, like the one on the Yellowstone River, that reveal a complex geologic history. And, forested landscapes and features remind us that this special place is ever-changing.
Emergency fix at a Yellowstone monitoring site (Yellowstone Monthly Update October 2025)
Emergency fix at a Yellowstone monitoring site (Yellowstone Monthly Update October 2025)The Yellowstone caldera is vast – 45 miles across by 30 miles wide. You could fit over 60 islands of Manhattan in this area. There are deep canyons, like the one on the Yellowstone River, that reveal a complex geologic history. And, forested landscapes and features remind us that this special place is ever-changing.
August 5, 2025 — Lava flowing in the north vent
During a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight on the morning of August 5, geologists observed a lava pond within the north vent of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption. The pond was feeding a subterranean lava tube contained within the east side of the vent cone, toward the floor of Halema‘uma‘u crater.
During a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight on the morning of August 5, geologists observed a lava pond within the north vent of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption. The pond was feeding a subterranean lava tube contained within the east side of the vent cone, toward the floor of Halema‘uma‘u crater.
A year since the Biscuit explosion… are animals leaving the park? (Yellowstone Monthly Update August 2025)
A year since the Biscuit explosion… are animals leaving the park? (Yellowstone Monthly Update August 2025)Just over one year ago, early morning visitors to Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool suddenly found themselves filming a spectacular event. The July 23, 2024 hydrothermal explosion threw material hundreds of feet high, including rocks that were a foot or more across.
A year since the Biscuit explosion… are animals leaving the park? (Yellowstone Monthly Update August 2025)
A year since the Biscuit explosion… are animals leaving the park? (Yellowstone Monthly Update August 2025)Just over one year ago, early morning visitors to Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool suddenly found themselves filming a spectacular event. The July 23, 2024 hydrothermal explosion threw material hundreds of feet high, including rocks that were a foot or more across.
M 8.8 Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake ShakeMovie
Shakemovie animation showing seismic waves emanating from the magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake.
Shakemovie animation showing seismic waves emanating from the magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake.
Audio
Landers Rupture — Where they were
USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California
USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California
Landers Rupture — Andy on using satellite data
USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the remote location of the 1992 Landers earthquake and how researchers were able to use satellite data to better see the quake’s impacts.
USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the remote location of the 1992 Landers earthquake and how researchers were able to use satellite data to better see the quake’s impacts.
Landers Rupture — Andy on significance of the Landers earthquake
Landers Rupture — Andy on significance of the Landers earthquakeUSGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the significance of the 1992 Landers earthquake.
Landers Rupture — Andy on significance of the Landers earthquake
Landers Rupture — Andy on significance of the Landers earthquakeUSGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the significance of the 1992 Landers earthquake.
Landers Rupture — Sue on what we've learned since
USGS seismologist Susan Hough discusses what we’ve learned since the 1992 Landers earthquake.
USGS seismologist Susan Hough discusses what we’ve learned since the 1992 Landers earthquake.
Landers Rupture — Ruth on impact to San Andreas
USGS seismologist Ruth Harris talks about how the 1992 Landers earthquake caused concern for the San Andreas fault.
USGS seismologist Ruth Harris talks about how the 1992 Landers earthquake caused concern for the San Andreas fault.
Landers Rupture — Joan on little skull mountain
USGS seismologist Joan Gomberg recalls the earthquake on Little Skull Mountain related to the 1992 Landers earthquake.
USGS seismologist Joan Gomberg recalls the earthquake on Little Skull Mountain related to the 1992 Landers earthquake.
Webcams
Madeira Beach
A coastal camera located on Medeira Beach, Florida near the Shoreline Island Resort.
A coastal camera located on Medeira Beach, Florida near the Shoreline Island Resort.
Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mount St. Helens
This static image is from a USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory research camera located at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, north of Mount St. Helens. The view is to the south. This camera is intended to assist the USGS with situational awareness. At times, clouds, rain, and snow obscure visibility.
This static image is from a USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory research camera located at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, north of Mount St. Helens. The view is to the south. This camera is intended to assist the USGS with situational awareness. At times, clouds, rain, and snow obscure visibility.
Most recent snapshot at Madeira Beach, Florida, Camera 2
Most recent snapshot at Madeira Beach, Florida, Camera 2Most recent snapshot from Camera 2 at Madeira Beach, Florida. Camera hosted by Shoreline Island Resort.
Most recent snapshot at Madeira Beach, Florida, Camera 2
Most recent snapshot at Madeira Beach, Florida, Camera 2Most recent snapshot from Camera 2 at Madeira Beach, Florida. Camera hosted by Shoreline Island Resort.
Nuvuk video camera 2 bright image
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Nuvuk video camera 1 dark image
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Nuvuk video camera 2 dark image
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.