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United States Geological Survey: Scientific agency of the US government
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), founded as the Geological Survey, is an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior whose work spans the disciplines of biology, geography, geology, and hydrology. The agency was founded on March 3, 1879, to study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The agency also makes maps of planets and moons, based on data from U.S. space probes.

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Sirens BLAZE As 7.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Alaska, MAJOR Tsunami Warning Issued | U.S News [Video]

Sirens BLAZE As 7.3-Magnitude Quake Strikes Alaska, MAJOR Tsunami Warning Issued | U.S News

A powerful 7.3‑magnitude earthquake struck off Alaska’s coast Wednesday, prompting an immediate tsunami warning for South Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula. The USGS reported its epicenter was..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:37Published
Indonesia Earthquake: MASSIVE 6.7 Tremor Strikes Tanimbar Islands | No Tsunami Alert Issued [Video]

Indonesia Earthquake: MASSIVE 6.7 Tremor Strikes Tanimbar Islands | No Tsunami Alert Issued

A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck near Indonesia’s Pulau Pulau Tanimbar region at a depth of 49.6 miles, causing strong tremors but fortunately no tsunami threat. The earthquake was recorded..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:03Published
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake ROCKS Colombia as Sirens Blare in Bogota | Prez. Candidate Shot Same Day [Video]

6.5 Magnitude Earthquake ROCKS Colombia as Sirens Blare in Bogota | Prez. Candidate Shot Same Day

A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia’s capital Bogota on Sunday, June 8, 2025, causing widespread panic as buildings trembled and residents ran for safety. Originating at a depth of 10..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:12Published

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