Disasters
189 publications from 11 organizations filed under Disasters.
Filed by publisher, not by subject — these are everything those organizations published, not everything published about Disasters. See the 373 publications Officially classified as Disasters instead.
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New Nationwide Tool Helps Answer: Do We Have Enough Water?
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released the first nationwide tool to help water planners determine if communities have enough water for current and future needs.
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New research shows prehistoric lake contributed to the birth of the Grand Canyon
RESTON, Va. — A new collaborative study led by the U.S. Geological Survey provides strong evidence that the Grand Canyon was carved out by spillover flooding from ancient Lake Bidahochi, a lar...
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New AI Tool Forecasts Drought 90 Days Ahead Nationwide
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released a new machine learning tool that forecasts droughts up to 90 days ahead nationwide. The tool may provide communities extra time to prepare for wate...
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Enabling communities to maintain local flood risk defences
New guidance is available to help communities with local flood risk management.
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Value of U.S. mineral production rose last year, driven by precious metals prices
The USGS releases Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, the first and most authoritative source for mineral production, trade and consumption data
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in Woodford and Barnett shales
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of undiscovered gas and oil in the Woodford and Barnett shales in the Permian Basin, assessing that there are technically recov...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered gas resources in Gulf Coast’s Haynesville Formation
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered gas and oil in the Haynesville Formation underlying the onshore Gulf of America and adjoining state wa...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered gas resources in SW Wyoming’s Mesaverde Group and Lance Formation
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered gas in the Mesaverde Group and Lance Formation in the Southwestern Wyoming Geologic Province, ass...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources under Santa Barbara County, California
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in formations under the Santa Maria Basin geologic province under Santa Barbara Count...
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USGS supports 13 states in joint work on critical minerals in mine waste
RESTON, Va. -- The U.S. Geological Survey has awarded nearly $3 million in cooperative agreements to state geological surveys to study critical minerals in the materials left over from mining ...
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USGS Unveils New National Geologic Map
In a significant advancement for geoscience, the U.S. Geological Survey has released the most detailed national-scale geologic map of the country to date, offering a unique regional view of geology...
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Coastal historic landfills
Research examined the current and future pollution risk of coastal historic landfills to protect the surrounding environment.
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum System of SW Wyoming and NW Colorado
RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in the Phosphoria Total Petroleum system in southwest Wyoming and northwest Colorado, asse...
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Merging radar outputs to improve UK rainfall estimates
New research shows a way to improve rainfall estimates by merging outputs from different types of weather radar.
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Adventure awaits: USGS releases detailed topographic maps designed for recreational use
For outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and adventurers, maps are more than just a tool – they are a gateway to exploration. The U.S. Geological Survey has released an innovative new series of topographic...
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USGS maps moon for water, supporting NASA mission
RESTON, VA. — The U.S. Geological Survey used cutting-edge Earth science to publish the first off-planet mineral prospectivity map – assessing likely places to find lunar ice near the Lunar So...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Niobrara Formation of SW Wyoming and NW Colorado
RESTON, VA. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in the Niobrara Formation in southwest Wyoming and northwest Colorado, assessing that...
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End of an Era: Landsat 7 Decommissioned After 25 Years of Earth Observation
After 25 years of capturing Earth's changing landscape, the Landsat 7 satellite received its final transmission from the U.S. Geological Survey and was officially decommissioned June 4, closing a r...
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Enhanced geothermal systems in the Great Basin could supply 10% of U.S. electricity demand
RESTON, VA. — Geothermal energy in the Great Basin of Nevada and adjoining states could produce electricity equal to one-tenth of the current U.S. power supply, the U.S. Geological Survey asse...
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USGS offers funding to states to find critical minerals in mine waste
RESTON, VA – The U.S. Geological Survey has invited states to compete for $5 million in cooperative agreements to find critical minerals needed to drive the U.S. economy in the materials left over ...
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USGS releases assessment of undiscovered oil and gas resources in the Hosston and Travis Peak formations along the Gulf Coast
RESTON, VA. — The U.S. Geological Survey released its assessment of potential for undiscovered oil and gas in two formations under much of the Gulf of America Coast from Texas to Florida, asse...
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FCERM research outcomes and impact
Research investment is making an impact in managing flooding and coastal change.
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Mental health costs of flooding
Including the impact of floods on people’s mental health for the first time.
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Working with nature to reduce flood and erosion risks
Evidence base on natural flood management is supporting investment decisions and informing which measures to use.
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Forecasting floods with unprecedented detail
Flood forecasting with the open-source flood modelling tool High-Performance Integrated Hydrodynamic Modelling System (HiPIMS)
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Working together to adapt to a changing climate
Research supported authorities to work with communities when planning to reduce flood and coastal erosion risks.
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The interconnected risks of flooding
This research was applied to give the government, flood risk management authorities and the insurance industry a better understanding of risk.
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Climate change and peak river flows
Research provided vital information for planners, developers, and flood risk management authorities to prepare for future flooding scenarios.
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The Levee Safety Partnership
The Levee Safety Partnership brings together experts from 3 countries to focus on emerging challenges and opportunities in flood defence infrastructure assets.
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Social inequality and flood risk
Flooding is a growing environmental threat across the UK, but not all communities experience its impacts equally.
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Sustainable flood memories
Sustainable flood memory emphasises the importance of remembering and learning from past flood events to enhance community resilience and adaptive strategies.
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Flood Hydrology Roadmap
The UK’s Flood Hydrology Roadmap is designed to safeguard communities, infrastructure, and natural environments from the escalating risks of flooding.
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Thames Barrier future closure numbers tool
How adaptive planning approaches are being used to prepare the Thames Estuary for rising sea levels and changing river flows.
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Coastal morphological modelling for decision makers
Using the Coastal Modelling Environment tool to change how the UK manages coastal risks.
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Growing evidence of the benefits of natural flood management
We reviewed the latest research on natural flood management and updated the Working with natural processes evidence directory.
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Research: Natural Flood Management evidence
Summaries of our latest evidence on natural flood management (NFM)
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Guidance: Flood and coastal erosion risk management research privacy notices
Find out how the flood and coastal erosion risk management research and development programme handles your personal data