The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has been in the news due to its role in monitoring and reporting on significant seismic events worldwide. From earthquakes in Hawaii and China to the Philippines and Nepal, the USGS has been instrumental in providing crucial data and analysis on these natural disasters. Their work helps to assess the impact of earthquakes, issue warnings for potential tsunamis, and guide emergency response efforts.
Established in 1879, the USGS is a scientific agency of the United States government under the Department of the Interior. It is dedicated to studying the natural resources, landscapes, and natural hazards of the United States. The USGS conducts research on earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and other geological phenomena to better understand and mitigate the risks associated with these events. Through its monitoring networks and research initiatives, the USGS plays a vital role in advancing scientific knowledge and protecting lives and property from natural disasters.
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Seismologists said that severe earthquakes are relatively rare around the city and cannot be predicted. But if one were to hit, it could inflict serious damage.
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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near the Big Island of Hawaii, causing strong shaking and being felt as far as Honolulu on the island of Oahu.
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A major 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck along the China-Kyrgyzstan border, causing widespread tremors and aftershocks.
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Rescue operations called off in Gansu province to focus on treating injured
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A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuations in the Philippines and Japan.
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A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Mindanao region, killing at least nine people and causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. Heavy rains in the Dominican Republic led to flooding, claiming at least 21 lives and displacing thousands.
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A series of powerful earthquakes, including a 6.9 magnitude quake in Indonesia and a 5.3 magnitude quake in Texas, caused panic but no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
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A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal's Jajarkot district, killing over 100 people and injuring many more.
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Powerful earthquakes kill over 2,000 people in western Afghanistan, with aftershocks causing further devastation.
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A 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Morocco's High Atlas mountains, killing over 2,000 people and injuring thousands more.