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    USGS Coastal Change Forecast of Hurricane Sally
    Date published: September 14, 2020

    Sally expected to alter Gulf Coast Beaches from Louisiana to Alabama

    To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision-makers before, during, and after Hurricane Sally, visit www.usgs.gov/special-topic/hurricane-sally.

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    Date published: September 14, 2020

    National Preparedness Month 2020: Earthquakes and Tsunamis

    Natural hazards have the potential to impact a majority of Americans every year.  USGS science provides part of the foundation for emergency preparedness whenever and wherever disaster strikes.

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards Program, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
    1980 aerial image of Mount St. Helens crater
    Date published: September 8, 2020

    Understanding Your Community’s Volcano Hazard Risk is One Way to Plan During National Preparedness Month

    Disasters and emergencies can happen at any time, often without warning. Natural hazards threaten thousands of lives and cause billions of dollars in damage every year throughout the nation. 

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Volcano Hazards Program Office, Region 9: Columbia-Pacific Northwest, Region 10: California-Great Basin, Region 11: Alaska, Region 12: Pacific Islands (American Samoa, Hawaii, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), California Volcano Observatory, Cascades Volcano Observatory, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Yellowstone Volcano Observatory
    A gif image showing three storms in the Caribbean and Atlantic, Marco, Laura and a Tropical Depression off the coast of Africa.
    Date published: August 31, 2020

    September is National Preparedness Month

    September is National Preparedness Month, a time for Americans to review their preparedness plans for disasters or emergencies in their homes, businesses and communities. It’s also historically the peak of hurricane season.

    Attribution: Core Science Systems, Natural Hazards, Water Resources, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program
    FEV for Hurricane Laura.
    Date published: August 26, 2020

    Track Potential Flooding from Laura with USGS Flood Event Viewer

    To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Laura, visit www.usgs.gov/laura

    A screenshot of the Coastal Change Hazards Portal for Hurricane Laura showing red lines on gulf coast where change is likely.
    Date published: August 26, 2020

    USGS: Laura to Strongly Affect Louisiana Beaches, Barrier Islands

    Some erosion likely for nearly one-half of sandy shorelines from East Texas to Alabama

    Editor's Note: This updated story reflects today's coastal change forecast and includes a new map.

    To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision-makers before, during and after Hurricane Laura, visit www.usgs.gov/laura

    Hurricane Laura Coastal Change Hazards screenshot
    Date published: August 25, 2020

    USGS: Laura to strongly affect Texas, Louisiana beaches and barrier islands

    To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Laura, visit www.usgs.gov/laura

    Screenshot of coastal change hazard probability tropical storm marco
    Date published: August 23, 2020

    USGS predicts Gulf beach erosion from Marco, gets set to measure storm effects

    To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision-makers before, during, and after Hurricane Marco, visit usgs.gov/Marco.

    An image of a map of North Carolina that shows where a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck August 9, 2020.
    Date published: August 9, 2020

    Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Near Sparta, North Carolina

    A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck near Sparta, North Carolina August 9, 2020 at 8:07 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Seismic instruments indicate the earthquake originated at a depth of about 2.3 miles. The USGS currently estimates there is a low likelihood of casualties or damage from this earthquake.

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards Program, Region 2: South Atlantic-Gulf (Includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
    An animated gif showing a satellite image of Tropical Storm Isaias off the eastern coast of Florida
    Date published: August 4, 2020

    USGS Field Crews Document Isaias' Effects Along Atlantic Coast

    To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during, and after Hurricane Isaias, visit the USGS Hurricane Isaias page at https://www.usgs.gov/isaias. 

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Water Resources, Region 1: North Atlantic-Appalachian, Region 2: South Atlantic-Gulf (Includes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), Chesapeake Bay Activities, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Water Science Center, New York Water Science Center, Pennsylvania Water Science Center, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC), Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center
    Shallow Structure and Geomorphology along the Offshore Northern San Andreas Fault, Tomales Point to Fort Ross, California
    Date published: August 3, 2020

    A Research Retrospective: Offshore Fault Mapping of the San Andreas

    Study of New Offshore Fault Mapping Related to the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake:  In 2019, for the first time ever, scientists comprehensively mapped a previously overlooked offshore section of the San Andreas Fault system which may provide insight on how the fault could rupture in the future.

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Earthquake Hazards Program, Region 10: California-Great Basin, Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center
    This rapid deployment gauge that was installed August 1 in Swansboro, NC to monitor potential flooding caused by Isaias.
    Date published: August 2, 2020

    USGS Works to Predict and Track Isaias' Effects

    To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during and after Tropical Storm Isaias, visit https://www.usgs.gov/isaias. 

    This story was updated August 3 to reflect changes in the coastal change and landfall forecasts for Isaias.

    Attribution: Natural Hazards, Water Resources, Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program, Caribbean-Florida Water Science Center, South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC), St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center
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