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    mars2020 landing zone
    Date published: February 17, 2021

    Mars 2020 Mission: The Perseverance Rover Landing

    The excitement of the Perseverance rover landing on Mars can be witnessed on NASA TV starting at 11:15 PST on February 18, 2021.

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Astrogeology Science Center
    Photo looking down on the rocky coastline of Oregon from high up on a cliff, with breaking ocean waves on rocks.
    Date published: February 16, 2021

    ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning Delivery for the Pacific Northwest

    Starting March 11, 2021, ShakeAlert®-powered earthquake early warning alerts will be available for delivery directly to wireless devices in Oregon. In May 2021, Washington state will follow suit and complete the ShakeAlert public alerting rollout across the entire West Coast. California enabled ShakeAlert-powered alerts in October 2019. 

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards Program, Region 9: Columbia-Pacific Northwest, Earthquake Science Center
    People looking at damage to Olive View Hospital after earthquake
    Date published: February 4, 2021

    The Disaster that Helped the Nation Prepare for Future Earthquakes: Remembering San Fernando

    The San Fernando earthquake struck Southern California 50 years ago, killing 64 people and costing over $500 million in damages. The quake prompted federal, state and local action to reduce earthquake risks and bolster public safety.

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards Program, Region 10: California-Great Basin, Earthquake Science Center
    A vibrant blue image of Earth with swirling white clouds and brown landmasses
    Date published: January 29, 2021

    Who’s Sharing? Inconsistent Eyewitness Accounts Can Affect How We Understand Earthquakes

    Scientists rely on seismometers and eyewitness accounts to identify an earthquake’s location, time and magnitude. A new study explores how the latter can be limited by socioeconomic factors, which can create biases in datasets that scientists use to characterize seismic hazards and coordinate emergency response.  

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards Program, Emergency Management, Region 5: Missouri Basin, Region 10: California-Great Basin, Earthquake Science Center
    Catastrophic landslide near Oso, Washington, March 22, 2014....
    Date published: January 7, 2021

    Post-Wildfire Debris Flow Awareness

    Post-wildfire hazards in Colorado can be as dangerous as the fires themselves.

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Landslide Hazards Program, Geologic Hazards Science Center
    Map of shaking intensity Croatia region
    Date published: December 29, 2020

    Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake in Croatia

    The USGS has up-to-date details on the December 29, 2020 event.

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards Program
    Chronic wasting disease
    Date published: December 28, 2020

    Chronic Wasting Disease: Can Science Save Our Dear Deer?

    What’s in a name? Chronic wasting disease sounds ominous, too descriptive for comfort, almost impolite in its directness. It is, in fact, a truthful name for a disease and a real threat to North America’s cervids.

    Attribution: Ecosystems, National Wildlife Health Center, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center
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    Date published: December 22, 2020

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    Date published: December 21, 2020

    Kīlauea Volcano Erupts

    Shortly after 9:30 p.m. HST on Sunday, December 20, an eruption occurred within Kīlauea’s summit caldera. This is an evolving situation. To get up-to-date information, please check the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory website. For press inquiries, please email volcanomedia@usgs.gov. [update: 12/21/2020; 10:14am HST]

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Volcano Hazards Program Office, Region 12: Pacific Islands (American Samoa, Hawaii, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Kīlauea
    A strutting wild male turkey
    Date published: November 20, 2020

    Bird of Courage

    When celebrating Thanksgiving with your family this year, remember that the turkey is not just the main course, but, as Benjamin Franklin said, it’s also a noble fowl deeply rooted in American tradition. 

    Attribution: Ecosystems, Cooperative Research Units
    USGS scientist surveys water levels on the Delaware River while streamflow measurements are made by boat.
    Date published: November 3, 2020

    USGS Program Tackles Complex Water Questions

    The U.S. Geological Survey has chosen the Illinois River Basin as the next watershed to be studied by its scientists as part of a large-scale effort to better understand the nation’s water systems.

    Attribution: Water Resources, Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program, Water Availability and Use Science Program
    M 7.0 - 15 km NNE of Néon Karlovásion, Greece
    Date published: October 30, 2020

    Magnitude 7 Earthquake Off the Coast of Greece and Turkey

    The USGS has up-to-date details on the October 30th, 2020 event. 

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards Program
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