Over fifty scientists and engineers conducted the USGS National Seismic Hazard Model (NSHM). This model was used to create a ...

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

A rare and deadly winter storm descended across the southern U.S. on Tuesday, leaving some record-setting snow totals and halting travel for millions of Americans in Louisiana, Texas and Florida.

The new maps will show more areas at high fire hazard than before, reflecting new science incorporating the risk of wind-fueled fires. SACRAMENTO, California — The Los Angeles fires are delaying ...

The heavy snow and strong winds could cause potentially life-threatening conditions, and Governor Jeff Landry warned the people of Louisiana to "stay off the roads" until the weather conditions ...

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was reported near Fall City on Monday afternoon at 1:35 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s earthquake hazards program. The quake’s epicenter was about 7 ...

After a winter storm in the Lowcountry, ice and snow still linger on the ground, making the roads slick and difficult to ...

Taipei, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of six struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the US Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with minor injuries.

President Donald Trump has ordered federal workers to return to the office five days a week, signing an executive order in front of cheering supporters at Washington's Capital One Arena on Monday ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. (1600 GMT Monday ...

MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck a town in Zamboanga del Norte on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported. The state ...

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s southern Chiayi county on Tuesday, causing minor injuries and damage to houses and prompting evacuations at a prominent chipmaker’s factories.