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Emergency Management

We oversee USGS's emergency management activities. These include providing executive direction, oversight, and support to USGS managers in responding to major hazard events and ensuring that the USGS is able to fulfill our mission under all circumstances. We also provide support to certain National Response Framework emergency support functions.

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ShakeOut 2022: Earthquake Awareness Enables Community Preparedness

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Explore Natural Hazards Science

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From the Seafloor to Outer Space, USGS is on the Case

Publications

Postfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe

Often referred to as “mudflows,” debris flows are a type of landslide made up of a rapidly moving mixture of dirt, rocks, trees, and water (and sometimes ash) that start on a hillside and travel downvalley. They can easily overflow channels and severely damage houses, vehicles, or other structures. Areas burned by wildfires are especially susceptible to these hazards, which can be triggered by sto
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Steven Sobieszczyk, Jason W. Kean

How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates an extensive nationwide network of stream, rain, and groundwater gages. These instruments are used to monitor how much water there is across the Nation at any given moment. Stream data are collected at streamgages every 15 minutes, transmitted to USGS servers, and updated online in real time. To improve awareness of current water conditions and possible f

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Steven Sobieszczyk

Science

Earthquakes Hazards

View recent events or search for past earthquakes. Optimized for mobile and desktop.
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Earthquakes Hazards

View recent events or search for past earthquakes. Optimized for mobile and desktop.
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Landslides Information

View current advisories, events, and what is going on in the news.
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Landslides Information

View current advisories, events, and what is going on in the news.
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U.S. Volcano Information

There are 169 potentially active volcanoes in the U.S., and the USGS Volcano Hazards Program provides warnings of unrest and eruption for these volcanoes. We offer volcano monitoring data, provide maps and geologic information, conduct research how volcanoes work, and engage with community education and outreach.
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U.S. Volcano Information

There are 169 potentially active volcanoes in the U.S., and the USGS Volcano Hazards Program provides warnings of unrest and eruption for these volcanoes. We offer volcano monitoring data, provide maps and geologic information, conduct research how volcanoes work, and engage with community education and outreach.
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