Tag: u_s_geological_survey

• Hawaii Experiences Record-Setting Magnitude-6 Earthquake

  28 May 2026 10:25 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  A magnitude-6 earthquake off Hawaii's west coast generated over 7,000 felt reports, a new state record. The deep tremor was caused by Pacific Plate flexure, not volcanic activity, prompting rapid agency response and safety reminders.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentDisastersComputers and InternetEnvironmentFederal GovernmentState Governments HawaiiEarthquakeUSGSHVOPacific PlateSeismologyNatural DisastersU.S. Geological Survey

• Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu Eruption Ties Historic Fountaining Record

  21 May 2026 6:17 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption has tied a historic record with 47 lava fountaining episodes, matching the 1983-1986 Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption. This fast-paced event features unique dual fountains and increased magma supply, with more activity expected.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentMediaFederal GovernmentEnvironmentDigital and Print Publishing KīlaueaHalemaʻumaʻuPu‘u‘ō‘ōLava FountainsVolcanoesUSGSHawaiiU.S. Geological Survey

• Kīlauea's Summit Fountaining Accelerates, HVO Refines Forecasts Using Ground Tilt

  14 May 2026 9:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  HVO uses ground tilt data to forecast Kīlauea's fountaining episodes, which are now occurring almost weekly. Smaller eruptions lead to quicker repeats, with episode 47 expected today, May 14, 2026.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAEnvironmentFederal GovernmentSocial Issues KīlaueaVolcanic EruptionVolcano ForecastingHawaiian Volcano ObservatoryGround TiltMagmaHawaiiU.S. Geological Survey

• USGS Scientists Collaborate with El Salvador Experts on Volcanic Hazards

  7 May 2026 8:33 p.m. · Source: U.S. Geological Survey

  U.S. Geological Survey scientists collaborated with experts in El Salvador, a nation with over 200 volcanoes. The partnership involved field studies and a hazards workshop, providing mutual benefits for understanding volcanic activity in both regions.

  Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEl SalvadorFederal GovernmentEnvironmentEducationLatin America U.S. Geological SurveyVolcanoVolcanologyHazard AssessmentSanta Ana volcanoGeology

• Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Strikes Rat Islands in Alaska's Aleutian Chain

  6 May 2026 10:30 a.m. · Source: USGS Earthquake Reports

  A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit the Rat Islands region of Alaska's Aleutian Islands early on May 6, 2026. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the shallow quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.

  Science & TechnologyWorldRussiaEnvironmentFederal GovernmentAsia EarthquakeNatural DisastersRat IslandsAleutian IslandsAlaskaU.S. Geological SurveySeismologyUSGS Earthquake Reports

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