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2 days ago · 5.0–5.9. 623. 4.0–4.9. 5,370. ← 2023. This is a list of earthquakes in 2024. Only earthquakes of magnitude 6 or above are included, unless they result in significant damage and/or casualties. All dates are listed according to UTC time. The maximum intensities are based on the Modified Mercalli intensity scale.
4 days ago · Natural Hazards Mission Area. Every year in the United States, natural hazards threaten lives and livelihoods and result in billions of dollars in damage. We work with many partners to monitor, assess, and conduct targeted research on a wide range of natural hazards so that policymakers and the public have the understanding they need to enhance ...
4 days ago · USGS makes $10 million available for state geologic, geochemical ... RESTON, Va. – The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is now soliciting proposals for fiscal year 2024 cooperative agreements with state geological surveys... Read Article. USGS Releases Estimate of Conventional Oil and Gas Resources in North Chukchi Basin. May 29, 2024.
4 days ago · There are about 170 potentially active volcanoes in the U.S. The mission of the USGS Volcano Hazards Program is to enhance public safety and minimize social and economic disruption from volcanic unrest and eruption through our National Volcano Early Warning System. We deliver forecasts, warnings, and information about volcano hazards based on a ...
3 days ago · According to the USGS, at 9:24 p.m. a magnitude 2.7 earthquake registered 4.1 miles north of Blytheville, Ark., just west of U.S. 61. It was 7.45 miles deep. The first preliminary USGS report ...
5 days ago · Mesothelioma Deaths Reported to WHO, 2010. In 2010, more than 60 nations reported statistics on the number of mesothelioma deaths to the World Health Organization (WHO), but experts warn these figures may not be completely accurate. In 2005, one study estimated as many as 43,000 people worldwide die from this aggressive cancer each year.
5 days ago · A 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolted different parts of the country including the capital this evening. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake is 31 km ESE of Mawlaik, Myanmar. Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel. Top News. Earthquake / Bangladesh / Myanmar.
