A slice of San Francisco’s Tenderloin is one of the most “socially vulnerable” areas in California, meaning people there ...

New research uncovers a surprising clue in earthquake forecasting: tiny curved scratches on fault planes. These marks reveal ...

This week was the USGS Northern California Earthquake Hazards Workshop (NCEHW). I joined other earthquake hazards professionals for three days of virtual talks and discussions about the latest ...

The NWS said cold conditions "can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure." It also said freeze conditions "could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage un ...

Bedford experienced a bit of shaking on Monday morning from an earthquake centered off the coast of York Harbor, ME.

Jan. 26, 2025, marks 325 years since the last great earthquake on the Cascadia subduction zone. It’s a time to reflect on what we’ve learned about this largest fault system in the lower 48 states ...

N​early 75% of the country is at risk for a potentially damaging earthquake, according to a recently updated USGS map.

A 2019 report found the bridge built in 1985 would not meet the current seismic code. "Given the increased seismic hazard and potential ... him at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter ...

The fires are still burning. But when they stop, experts say hazards remain. Fires are continuing to burn in Southern California, but landslides and other weather-related threats are already a ...

While areas of Los Angeles County are still under mandatory evacuation orders, Southern California gets a "much-needed" reprieve from fire weather conditions. But, the break will likely be short ...