Earthquakes can be devastating and strike all over the world. In the last 120 years, many have been extremely large. These are the 5 biggest quakes ever recorded (or at least as recorded since 1900). 5️⃣ MAGNITUDE 9.0, Russia, 1952 – The was the world's first recorded magnitude 9 earthquake. It triggered a large tsunami that struck Hawaii causing over $1 million in damages. 4️⃣ MAGNITUDE 9.1, Japan, 2011 – This earthquake sent a devastating tsunami along coastal Japan, triggered the Fukushima nu

Several earthquakes, strongest being magnitude 3.0, strike near San Ramon: USGS

The @USGS Streamgaging Program has been measuring our Nation’s rivers and streams since 1889. We have gone a long way from the first 27 gages installed to measure streamflow for hydropower to today’s 8,532 rural and urban gages which can measure both water quantity and quality. USGS streamgages are critical for managing streamflow, forecasting floods, operating hydropower plants, identifying safe recreation conditions, supporting infrastructure and transportation, and more. This week, we present

In the air and on the ground, HVO scientists are collecting data and assessing hazards for Kīlauea's middle East Rift Zone eruption. On September 18, 2024, around 3:15 pm HST, a fourth vent system opened just west of Nāpau Crater. Lava has been flowing over the western cliffs of Nāpau Crater and onto the crater floor. The S2cam provides a view of the lava falls: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/s2cam-view-napau-crater-east-rift-zone-kilauea-view-southwest The eruption is occurring within a