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An earthquake swarm that started at Mount Rainier on July 8, 2025, is the largest ever recorded at the volcano.

Coastal communities around the world face increasing threats from storm surges—intense rises in sea level caused by powerful storms pushing water...

Using USGS data, the U.S. Department of Defense's (DoD) Regional Sea Level Database supports DoD efforts to assess and respond to coastal...

A USGS-led expedition in the Aleutian Arc off Alaska will provide critical information on energy resources, underwater earthquakes and other hazards...

Tidal salt marshes—vital ecosystems that protect coastlines, remove excess nutrients and pollutants from coastal waters, and provide habitat for fish...

A USGS-led expedition in the Aleutian Arc off Alaska will provide critical information on energy resources, underwater earthquakes and other hazards...

A USGS-led expedition in the Aleutian Arc off Alaska will provide critical information on energy resources, underwater earthquakes and other hazards...

New research uses decades of satellite data to show how climate variability—particularly El Niño and La Niña cycles—drives shoreline change along the...

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As climate change accelerates, the risk of sudden, large-scale shifts in ecosystems is growing. A new USGS study examines the mechanisms behind these...