Science

The cost and consequences of natural hazards can be enormous, with people and infrastructure at risk and vulnerable. Our science is developed and applied to help reduce risk and protect U.S. safety, security and economic wellbeing. These scientific observations, analyses, and research support the Nation in becoming more prepared and resilient to impacts of natural hazards.

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Hazard Topics

Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources

Earthquake Hazards

Geomagnetism

Global Seismic Network

Landslide Hazards

Volcano Hazards

Science Topics

Coastal and Marine Hazards

Coastal Change

Contaminant spills

DOI Strategic Sciences Group

Droughts

Early Warnings and Alerts

Earthquakes

Floods

Geomagnetism and Space Weather

Hurricanes and Extreme Storms

Landslides

Multihazards and Scenarios

Pandemics and Wildlife Disease

Risk Readiness and Evacuation

Science Applications for Risk Reduction SAFRR

Education

Landslide Basics

Landslides occur in all 50 states and territories and they affect lives, property, infrastructure, and the environment. Understanding when, where, and how landslides occur can help to reduce the risk of living with these natural hazards.

Landslide Basics

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Landslide Hazards Seminar

The USGS Landslide Hazards Seminar is a speaker series that brings together landslide researchers, academics, students, applied scientists, and others to share their work in a long format. Topics range from deep dives into numerical models to broad overviews of landslide hazards of a state. The 50-minute presentations are presented live on regular Wednesdays at 3:00 PM Mountain Time.