USGS News
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Earthquake Safety
"After the serious amount of damage caused to the Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear power plant in Japan opened the world's eyes to the serious threat that nuclear power can have on our safety, professionals … [Read More...]
San Andreas Earthquakes Cause Colorado River Flooding
"The San Andreas Fault in Southern California is reportedly overdue for a major earthquake. Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography believe they may know why. According to researchers, … [Read More...]
USGS Earthquakes
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Japan – Magnitude 7.0
The USGS is reporting that a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked Japan in the Izu Islands region at Sunday, January 01, 2012 at 05:27:54 UTC at the exact coordinates of 31.416°N, 138.155°E. This is the first significant earthquake in 2012. The source location that this earthquake was recorded and detected at is the NOAA West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, Alaska. No Damage … [Read More...]
Alaska Hit By Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Issued
The USGS is reporting that a magnitude 7.1 earthquake has hit Alaska along the Aleutian Islands chain of islands and lists the exact location as having these coordinates: 51.807°N, 171.477°W. Tsunami Warning Issued A tsunami warning has been issued by the NOAA National Weather Service West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Center, which can be found here (PDF). Estimated arrival times … [Read More...]
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Virginia
The U.S. Geological Society is reporting that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake has hit Virginia. The depth of the earthquake is about 0.6 miles, and was located approx. 41 miles NW of Richmond, VA and 83 miles SW of Washington, D.C. There have been reports of people feeling the tremors all across the East Coast - as far south as Charlotte, NC, which is about 290 miles southwest of the epicenter of … [Read More...]
USGS
Available Online USGS Map: How To Use The USGS National
USGS is a government survey agency which surveys and maps the geological formation of the country. By the use of various grids, signs, symbols and colors one can learn the topography of the earth, where … [Read More...]
Learning About USGS Topographic Maps
In conjunction with the new age of technology, the USGS (United States Geological Survey) agency has developed a digital Topographic maps from U. S. Geographical surveys. For many years this agency has … [Read More...]
Topographical Maps
Using USGS Topo Maps for Hiking, Backpacking, and Other Outdoor Activities
USGS topo maps (also known as topographical maps) have been found to be excellent for use by people interested in outdoor activities. It was in 1807 that this type of terrain and mapping was started. The … [Read More...]
Learn How To Read USGS Topographical Maps
USGS topographical maps are available on the Internet and can be copied or they can be purchased at the USGS Internet store. These maps are put out by the U. S. Geological Survey Agency and depict areas … [Read More...]
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