Q: How can I find USGS natural hazards information (earthquakes, volcanoes, etc.)?
USGS Library: Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Natural Hazards Gateway includes: Earthquakes Floods Geomagnetism (solar flares, etc.) Hurricanes Landslides Seismic Zone Mapping Sinkholes Tsunamis Volcanoes Wildfires
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Frequently Asked QuestionsVisit the USGS Employment Page. There you will find information on current job openings, student employment, volunteer opportunities, and you can also submit your application online. back to top
Related QuestionsQ. How can I get information on earthquakes?
Frequently Asked QuestionsHistorical data on major earthquakes in the U.S. is published in Professional Paper 1527. For other earthquake information contact: U.S.Geological Survey National Earthquake Information Center Box 25046, DFC, MS967 Denver, CO 80225 (Tel: 303-273-8500) (Fax: 303-273-8450)
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Frequently Asked Questions | Disaster Management Information...Ans: No, there are different earth processes responsible for volcanoes. Earthquakes may occur in an area before, during, and after a volcanic eruption, but they are the result of the active forces connected with the eruption, and not the cause of volcanic activity.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsYou may request a copy of "Water-Resources Investigations in Connecticut" from Barbara Korzendorfer (see question 5). There is also project information on the Connecticut WSC Home Page.
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Storm Chasers and Storm Chasing Frequently Asked QuestionsCaution! We do not suggest that you use the Internet during emergency situations. Links and sites may be overloaded during busy periods. Rely on your television, radio or National Weather Service Radio for critical information. Never ignore warnings or advisories concerning storms, wildfires or any dangerous natural hazard!
Related QuestionsWhere can I obtain information about volcanoes?
Frequently Asked QuestionsCall the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington, at (360) 696-7693; the URL is http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov.
Related QuestionsQ. How do I obtain a USGS publication?
Frequently Asked QuestionsInformation on USGS publications is available from the USGS Publications Warehouse at http://infotrek.er.usgs.gov/pubs. A list of publications about Connecticut is available on the District Public Home Page at http://ct.water.usgs.gov. Click on the blue box labeled "Publications", then click on "Publications about Connecticut".). Selected USGS Publications about Connecticut may be available from the local USGS office in East Hartford.
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USGS Library: Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Photographic Library, located in Denver, Colorado, is an archive of still photographs dating from the 1870's and taken by USGS scientists as part of their field studies. The works of pioneer photographers W.H. Jackson, T.H. O'Sullivan, Carleton Watkins, J.K. Hillers, Thomas Moran, A.J. Russell, E.O. Beaman, and William Bell are represented in the collection.
Related QuestionsQ: How can I find out-of-print USGS publications?
USGS Library: Frequently Asked QuestionsOut-of-print USGS publications and maps, depending on series and date, can be obtained in one of four ways: Borrow from your local public, academic, or corporate library through a request for interlibrary loan. Purchase through a document delivery service company. Several are listed on the web at http://www.docdel.com/Geology_and_Earth_Sciences.html http://www.google.com (Search title in quotations.) http://www.minerant.org/dealersBKS.html http://www.lib.umn.edu/libdata/page.
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USGS Library: Frequently Asked QuestionsUSGS-authored or produced data and information are in the public domain. While the content of most USGS web pages and reports are in the public domain, not all information, illustrations, or photographs are. Some are used by USGS with permission. For other uses, you may need to obtain permission from the copyright holder under the copyright law. You are welcome to make a link to any of the Web pages USGS has published on the Internet. There is no need to request permission.
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Texas Earthquakes - UTIGYes (Figure 1). In historical times no earthquake with magnitude larger than about 6 has occurred in Texas. However, seismographs near El Paso record small earthquakes with magnitude of 2 or smaller every few days. Nearly every year earthquakes large enough to be felt by ordinary citizens occur somewhere in Texas.
Related QuestionsWhat are some of the effects of earthquakes on the natural and built environments?
Outdoor Hazards - EarthquakesThe seismic waves associated with earthquakes produce several different effects on the natural environment, including liquefaction, landslides, tsunamis and seiche, and fault rupture. All of these effects can cause tremendous damage to the built environment (buildings, transportation structures, utilities, and communication lines). [back to top]
Related QuestionsAre floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters covered?
Stailey Insurance CorporationMost catastrophes are covered. Flood and earthquake damage, however, are not covered by a standard policy and both perils are more common than many people realize. We can advise you on such normally excluded conditions as floods and earthquakes.
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Related QuestionsQ. How do I obtain a USGS topographic map?
Frequently Asked QuestionsInformation of purchasing topographic maps can be found at http://topomaps.usgs.gov/index.html or call 1-888-ASK USGS. Topographic maps and index maps for Connecticut may be viewed at (but not purchased) from the local USGS office in East Hartford. Maps of Connecticut are also available for purchase fro the Connecticut Dept. of Environmental Protection bookstore--the DEP store. Call (860) 424-3555 or go to http://www.ct.gov/dep.
Related QuestionsQ: How can I find and get historic USGS topographic maps?
USGS Library: Frequently Asked QuestionsTo find specific historic USGS topographic maps, an index is Map Index to Topographic Quadrangles of the United States, 1882-1940, by Riley Moore Moffat. 1985. Western Association of Map Libraries, Occasional Paper no.10. You can also contact the ESIC in Reston, VA. U.S. Geological Survey Earth Science Information Center 507 National Center Reston, VA 20192 Telephone: 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747) or 703-648-6045 FAX: 703-648-5548 TDD: 703-648-4119 E-mail: ask@usgs.
Related QuestionsHow can I get information on job openings in the USGS?
USGS-PA District FAQ AnswersSee the Pennsylvania Water Science Center Public Home Page or go directly to http://www.usgs.
Related QuestionsWhat are the hazards in Surrey?
Surrey Alert Public Info -Surrey is a safe place in which to live and work. However, we are not immune to disasters. There are many hazards in Surrey. The Surrey Local Resilience Forum sub-group for Risk meets regularly to analyse the current threats. They are responsible for producing the Community Risk Register, which details the key risks we face in Surrey.
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Related QuestionsHow do they know the ages of all the volcanoes?
Mono Lake FAQThere are several ways to tell. Near the June Lake Junction a glacial moraine sits on top of a volcano, which tells us that the volcano is older than the glaciation that created the moraine. Panum Crater and a few of the other Mono Craters have no lake terraces on their flanks, which tells us that they are younger than Mono Lake's high levels 13,000 years ago. Black Point has these terraces and tufa at its top, which tells us it is as old or older.
Related QuestionsWhat about earthquakes?
FAQ | Sunset DevelopmentsThere are no defined fault lines in the Alanya area. However current Goverment legislation requires that all buildings are designed and constructed to full earthquake design standards.
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How do Manufactured Homes stand up to strong winds, earthquakes and other natural disasters?
Morning Star HomesToday's Manufactured Home will withstand the same storms and natural disasters as its site-built cousins. In fact, they are probably built stronger, inspected more thoroughly and use better grade materials than some homes built on-site.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) PageWhere can I find seismic hazard maps for Canada? Seismologists at the Geological Survey of Canada produce seismic hazard maps for use in the National Building Code of Canada. For more details, to see the maps, or for a detailed reference to the National Building Code of Canada, click here: Earthquake Hazard What is the safest type of structure? The safest type of structure is a modern, well-designed, and well-constructed building.
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HazCom - FAQPotential health hazards of the chemical will be listed in greater detail than given on labels. There are varying types of health hazards, but the most commonly identifiable ones are cancer-causing exposures, acute exposures and chronic exposures. acute exposure can be a large amount of chemical vapor into the respiratory system, which exceeds permissible exposure standards. This could occur from a large spill or other incident.
Related QuestionsQ: How can I find publications of the USGS (online, lists, prices & ordering)?
USGS Library: Frequently Asked QuestionsThe USGS Publications Warehouse provides an online catalog where you can place orders, view price information, download scanned versions and view a list of recent publications. Searching the USGS Library catalog online will assist you in identifying additional publications not currently available in the Publications Warehouse.
Related QuestionsWhat causes earthquakes?
Concord Earthquake PreparednessAlthough the earth feels solid as we walk along its surface, it is really only partly so. The earth is divided into three main layers - a hard outer crust, a soft middle layer, and a central core. The crust is broken into massive, irregular pieces called "plates", which have been moving very slowly over the earth's surface for billions of years, driven by energy forces deep within the earth. It is this movement that we often feel, and refer to as earthquakes. California is earthquake country.
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