USGS Images for Natural Hazards Response December 16, 2012 | "The primary goal of U.S. Geological Survey Natural Hazards Response is to ensure that the... Volcanic Hazards in the United States August 5, 2012 | USGS "The United States has 169 active volcanoes. More than half of them could erupt explosively,... The President’s 2013 USGS Budget Proposal February 13, 2012 | USGS "The President’s 2013 budget request for the U.S. Geological Survey is $1.1 billion, $34.5 million... Seismic Hazards at American Samoa August 10, 2012 | USGS American Samoa and neighboring Pacific islands are near plate boundaries that produce many large earthquakes... Rain-Triggered Landslide Study December 2, 2012 | NASA "A recent NASA study compared satellite rain data to landslides in central eastern China, Central... Rockfall Hazards at Yosemite’s Glacier Point June 18, 2012 | USA TODAY Concerns about rock falls in the Glacier Point area of Yosemite National Park has caused... K-12 Earthquake Hazard Assessment Activity November 19, 2012 | Indiana Geological Survey The Indiana Geological Survey website has an activity titled "Assessing Potential Seismic Risks of Indiana... Shale Gas, Hydraulic Fracturing, and Induced Earthquakes April 19, 2012 | USGS "USGS scientists discuss the opportunities and impact associated with hydraulic fracturing. Doug Duncan, associate coordinator... |