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Kīlauea volcano is erupting. At approximately 3:15 p.m. HST on September 10, 2023, the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory observed eruptive activity in...

Researchers at the USGS Pacific and St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Centers have developed new technology that provides imagery of complex...

Coral provide shelter for many marine species and directly support most of Florida’s multibillion dollar recreation and fishing industries. They also...

In new research, a team of scientists characterize the response of the coastal environment to a massive input of sediment following the removal of two...

Scientists from PCMSC participated in several research expeditions across the Pacific Ocean during the 2023 field season!

Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess...

A new U.S. Geological Survey coastal change forecast predicts sandy beaches and dunes along Florida’s west coast are likely to see significant impacts...

The Central California coast, a region characterized by active tectonics and steep terrain, is well known for producing destructive and hazardous...

Coral reefs are known for their natural beauty, biodiversity, and support of important local fisheries, but their value and importance extend even...

From 2011-2014, a team of federal, state, tribal, academic, and community partners worked to remove two large dams on the Elwha River in Washington...