A strong earthquake struck the waters northeast of Tonga on March 22, 2026, registering at a shallow depth that placed it ...

The U.S. Geological Survey released a new seismic hazard map which puts areas of the East Bay and San Jose at a higher risk for damage, CBS station KPIX reports. Tall buildings in areas of the East ...

The first steps into a house are important ones. When it comes to assessing flood risk from hurricanes, first-floor elevation can be a key factor. Agencies such as the U.S. Federal Emergency ...

A series of “hidden” geological hazards has been uncovered in the northern reaches of Yellowstone National Park, including active faults that could pose earthquake threats to communities in the area.

TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. (WBMA) — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has identified an unusual seismic event in west Alabama, ...

Geological hazards (GHs), such as seismic hazards, landslides and debris flows, and volcanic hazards, not only pose a great threat to human life and property, but also have a profound adverse impact ...

Geological experts discussed how the IAEA helps countries enhance the safety of nuclear installations against earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, forest fires and floods at the recent the International ...