U.S. Geological Survey

Nepal flood and landslide disaster

16 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Nepal flood survivors organize relief and mental health support

The death toll from the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river basin floods, triggered by a glacial collapse or avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, has risen to 1,357. Recent reports indicate that 5,326 people rem

California coastal sea level rise and erosion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: California coastal communities declare emergencies amid rising sea levels

Oceanographic shifts driven by El Niño are causing sea levels to rise along the California coast. Initial reports indicated that Kelvin waves moving north from Mexico and Central America were expected to raise sea levels

US and global data center expansion meets growing backlash

74 clusters · 401 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Pennsylvania data center growth sparks political and legal disputes

The AI‑driven data‑center boom continues to clash with local concerns across the United States and globally. Resistance has expanded into rural areas, such as Rural Hall, North Carolina, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado, whe

Solar storm impact on US GPS accuracy

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Solar storm disrupts US GPS accuracy by over 10 meters

A severe G4-level solar storm occurring in November 2025 caused significant disruptions to Global Positioning System (GPS) accuracy across the continental United States. Triggered by coronal mass ejections interacting wi

Global and North American seismic risk assessment

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: US West Coast faces high risk from overdue major earthquakes

Global seismic activity has prompted renewed scientific focus on the potential for devastating megathrust earthquakes. In North America, significant tension has been identified in the San Andreas Fault system, with tecto

California seismic risk research

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Los Angeles earthquake risk amplified by soft underground sediments

Scientific research has identified an increased risk of a major earthquake in Southern California, specifically regarding the San Andreas Fault. Initial modeling of a magnitude-7.8 rupture suggested the potential for two

Democratic Republic of the Congo stock market reform

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Republic of the Congo seeks U.S. mining investment

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has enacted Law No. 26/034 to establish a legal framework for a national capital market. Promulgated by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, the reform seeks to modernize the

Cook Islands maritime and mineral resource developments

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: US and New Zealand to fund Cook Islands port upgrade

A deep-sea expedition conducted by the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the Cook Islands’ exclusive economic zone has provided new data on marine life and seabed minerals. Using the

China-Nepal border landslide and disaster dispute

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: China penalizes ten individuals for alleged misinformation on Tibet mudslide

A catastrophic landslide and glacial collapse occurred near the China-Nepal border on August 26, resulting in massive casualties. Initial reports indicated nearly 500 confirmed deaths and 1,000 missing persons. Disagreem

Blue Moon Metals critical mineral project developments

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Blue Moon Metals advances critical mineral projects in US and Norway

Blue Moon Metals is managing various regulatory and operational developments across its critical mineral projects in Norway and the United States. In Norway, the Nussir project has faced market pressure following a repo

US landslide susceptibility and exposure research

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Landslide risks in the U.S. disproportionately affect low-income populations

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed the Landslide Exposure Database, the first nationwide mapping of landslide susceptibility in the United States. The database utilizes data from the U.S. Geologic

San Andreas Fault seismic risk research

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: San Andreas Fault sliding faster than previously thought, study finds

Scientific research has highlighted increasing seismic risks along the San Andreas Fault. One study indicates that tectonic tension accumulation has reached its highest level in 1,000 years, raising concerns about a pote

Seismic activity and earthquake vulnerability in Peru

5 clusters · 83 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Ayacucho earthquake triggers 60-day state of emergency in Peru

Following the seismic activity in the Piura region and subsequent tremors across Peru, a powerful earthquake struck the Parinacochas province in the Ayacucho department on August 20, 2026. While the USGS recorded a magni

US severe weather persists, Fausto weakens near Hawaii

60 clusters · 162 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: United States experiences widespread severe storms and flooding

The multi‑day severe‑weather pattern that began on July 24‑25 remains active across the United States. In addition to ongoing heat warnings in the Upper Midwest and severe‑thunderstorm watches in the South, isolated thun