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Thirty years after the Northridge earthquake, new tools inform safety.

If you experienced the Northridge earthquake, it was likely a traumatizing event. You probably talked to friends and family about…

5 months ago

New USGS-FEMA study highlights economic earthquake risk in the United States

The new estimate is twice that of previous annual estimates due to increased building value and the fact that the…

5 months ago

Earthquake in Southern California 90 Years Ago Changed the Way We Build

When large, damaging earthquakes happen, it’s natural for people in the United States to ask, could it happen here? Large…

5 months ago

Get to know CVO: Erin Lysne, VALT and… the ghost of VALT?

At the Cascades Volcano Observatory, staff use technical skills and creativity to solve complex problems and innovate for the future.…

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So, when will the next eruption at Yellowstone happen?

Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles is a weekly column written by scientists and collaborators of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory. This week's contribution…

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Separating the land from the sea: image segmentation in support of coastal hazards research and community early warning systems

Total water level (TWL) at the shoreline is the key metric for assessing coastal flooding and erosion. Predictions of TWL…

5 months ago

Volcano Watch — The East Rift Zone of Kilauea was a busy place in the 1960s

Volcano Watch  is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates. …

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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Airport Fire

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Airport Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator…

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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Bridge Fire

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Bridge Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator…

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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Boyles Fire

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Boyles Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator…

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