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A newly published study from USGS combines time-series measurements of sediment fluxes, repeat elevation surveys, and sediment core analysis to assess...

USGS has selected 12 recipients to be awarded grant funding in FY2025 to address landslide risk reduction science. The grants will help advance...

As climate change intensifies, parts of the western U.S. are experiencing a growing swing between extreme drought and intense rainfall, including...

Hurricanes bring powerful waves and storm surges that can erode shorelines and threaten coastal communities. But a new study by USGS and partners...

Coastal erosion is an increasingly urgent issue as rising seas and wave-driven processes reshape shorelines worldwide. New modeling by USGS combines...

The Southern San Andreas Fault (SSAF) is one of the most closely watched seismic hotspots in the world, yet it hasn’t produced a major earthquake in...

As sea levels continue to rise, coastal marshes face increasing risk of inundation and erosion. These wetlands rely on a steady supply of sediment to...

The USGS plays a pivotal role in providing critical earthquake data to the global community through a suite of advanced tools and resources. StoryMap...

A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.

USGS is currently soliciting project proposals for Fiscal Year 2026 grants on earthquake hazards science. The grants are a long-standing effort that...