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Tremors were reported in San Jose, California, on September 27, 2026.Some support1 report
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USGS monitors impacts of solar activity on Earth as solar flares expose the planet to severe geomagnetic storms.Some support1 report
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USGS tracks coastal land loss in Louisiana caused by river sediment loss.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The region is facing shared risk from the New Madrid fault system, with recent seismic activity monitored across Missouri, Arkansas, Lake Michigan, and Illinois.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Monitors detected seismic activity affecting the city of Newport Beach, monitored by the United States Geological Survey.Some support1 report
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The lithium industry potential in South Arkansas is being discussed, citing annual reports on mined material value.Some support1 report
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SMART team departed for Nepal for rescue, while USGS analyzed Himalayan glacial collapse.Some support1 report
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USGS reports floods caused by glacial collapse in Nepal, with warnings of secondary flooding in the coming days.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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A collection of scientific updates regarding USGS research, including deep learning applications to Mauna Loa and Mount Spurr, and academic talks in Vancouver and Penn State.Some support1 report
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Seismic activity in Humboldt County is being monitored by the United States Geological Survey.Some support1 report
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The United States Geological Survey is using Indonesia as a comparative case study for reporting.Some support1 report
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Accumulating tectonic stress increases earthquake risk in the San Francisco Bay Area.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The National Park Service reported on the current status of Glacier National Park, utilizing scientific assessments regarding the park's glaciers provided by the United States Geological Survey.Some support1 report
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The situation in Venezuela involves twin earthquakes, the deployment of international aid by the IRC, the US response, and monitoring by the USGS.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Nepal Red Cross Society and Malaysian Red Crescent coordinate relief efforts while USGS provides geological analysis of the flood trigger.Some support1 report
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The USGS provided earthquake data for the East Nusa Tenggara region on August 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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The National Weather Service and the United States Geological Survey are currently monitoring seismic activity.Some support1 report
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The USGS released data regarding a major seismic event that occurred in Colombia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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USGS researchers studied fish communities in Lake Erie, noting that Erie's embayments may preview conditions elsewhere.Some support2 reports
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A minor earthquake was reported in Transylvania County on August 8, 2026.Some support2 reports
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A study led by the United States Geological Survey focuses on land management practices within Arizona.Some support1 report
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A civil engineer at the University of Washington is involved in a research project with the United States Geological Survey, combining data and spatial footprints.Some support1 report
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The Lake County Flood Control and Water Conservation District published a landmark study on blooms in Clear Lake, indicating the impact of earthmoving equipment.Some support1 report
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The United States Geological Survey assessed undiscovered lithium oxide deposits.Some support1 report
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KATU reports on findings from the United States Geological Survey regarding a recent seismic event.Some support1 report
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Earthquakes caused severe damage to the province of La Guaira, as reported by the United States Geological Survey.Some support1 report
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Earthquake activity was felt in Sydney, with measurements provided by the United States Geological Survey.Some support1 report
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake impacted Central America, as announced by the United States Geological Survey.Some support1 report
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USGS recorded multiple offshore earthquakes across Fiji, Argentina, Vanuatu, and Philippines, while noting Seattle's location on the Cascadia Subduction Zone.Some support2 reports
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The powerful twin earthquakes were recorded by the USGS, with epicenters located in Yaracuy state, leading to rescue coordination via Instagram.Some support2 reports
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The USGS is tracking land subsidence across the United States, noting that the phenomenon is linked to human impacts.Some support1 report
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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is tracking the frequency of earthquakes occurring in Japan.Some support1 report
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USGS adjusted focal mechanisms of a Venezuelan event, noting that Manzanillo is located in eastern Cuba.Some support1 report
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Earthquakes were felt across borders, prompting a minister to report damage involving Colombia and Caracas.Well supported65 reports15 developments inside
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Earthquakes in Venezuela prompted international aid offers, with the USGS monitoring the twin powerful quakes.Well supported9 reports4 developments inside
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USGS provides data on earthquake depth zones.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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USGS experts issued a warning regarding potential aftershocks in Venezuela.Some support1 report
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Search and rescue teams are being deployed to Venezuela following the earthquake, with the magnitude officially reported.Some support1 report
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The USGS is monitoring seismic activity and damage assessment in Venezuela, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency due to powerful earthquakes.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Following the earthquake, the USGS estimated economic losses in Caracas, with epicenters near Morón, and officials noted damage in Altamira.Some support1 report
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Ongoing monitoring of seismic activity in Mendocino County by the United States Geological Survey.Some support2 reports
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A geologist from the USGS, Carol S. Prentice, was involved in reporting on earthquakes that occurred in Mexico in 2017.Some support1 report
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USGS monitors volcanic activity and issues alerts for Kīlauea volcano.Some support4 reports
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Ariane Middel co-led a Cool Routes research project utilizing lidar technology for mapping with Arizona State University.Some support1 report
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USGS monitors seismic activity in the Philippines, which is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.Some support2 reports
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USGS reported a magnitude-6.2 earthquake centered in Mindanao, which is part of the Philippines.Some support1 report
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Irons won the William T. Pecora Award for his integral role in shaping the Landsat program, working across the agency with USGS.Some support1 report
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An earthquake occurred near Calama, Chile, with seismic activity monitored by the United States Geological Survey.Well supported8 reports
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An expedition departed from Bridgeport on May 26, 2026, investigating anomalies found off the coast, with the freshwater reservoir size supporting a city of this scale.Some support1 report
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An earthquake occurred near Malibu on May 27, 2026, prompting public health advisories involving the USGS and California Department of Public Health.Some support1 report
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A sonic boom heard in South Carolina on May 29, 2026, prompted an investigation involving the state and the USGS.Some support1 report
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Mindanao StructuralThe Visayas Grid, including Lapu-Lapu City, is facing power supply issues and is currently under a yellow alert, relying on limited imports from Mindanao.Moves United States Geological Survey
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Bruce Westerman StructuralBruce Westerman, Brad Sherman, and Jared Golden voted against the core goals of the bill sponsors on September 23, 2026, regarding the SPEED Act.Moves United States Geological Survey
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Al Jazeera StructuralAl Jazeera and the Council on Foreign Relations are tracking US policy regarding regional drug cartels.Moves United States Geological Survey
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Cascadia subduction zone OperationalTectonic plates are interacting along the Cascadia subduction zone in British Columbia.Moves United States Geological Survey
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National Weather Service OperationalOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves United States Geological Survey
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Japan Meteorological Agency OperationalRecord rainfall in Miura led to a landslide mudflow in the Chiba region.Moves United States Geological Survey
Connections
The 40 strongest of 3,163, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Mindanao Structural
The USGS monitors and reports on seismic activity and earthquakes occurring in Mindanao.
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Sarangani Island Operational
The USGS actively monitors and tracks seismic activity and tremors occurring near Sarangani Island.
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Caribbean Structural
USGS issues official tsunami warnings regarding anomalous waves affecting the Caribbean region.
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Cascadia subduction zone Operational
The USGS actively monitors the seismic and geological activity of the Cascadia subduction zone.
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Nepal Shared context
USGS provides scientific monitoring and analysis of geological and disaster events occurring within Nepal.
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Caracas Mentioned together
The USGS reports on geological events and estimates economic losses relevant to the city of Caracas.
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Mendocino County Structural
The United States Geological Survey monitors seismic activity within Mendocino County.
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Carol S. Prentice Structural
Carol S. Prentice is employed as a geologist by the United States Geological Survey.
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Irons Structural
Irons was employed by the United States Geological Survey.
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Pennsylvania State University Mentioned together
A researcher from the USGS gave a talk at Penn State, representing a knowledge exchange event.
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Bruce Westerman Structural
A relies on USGS annual reports regarding mined material value for their work.
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National Weather Service Operational
The two agencies operate in concert to monitor and assess seismic and weather-related natural hazards.
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Northern California Shared context
The USGS monitors and reports on seismic and geological activity occurring within Northern California.
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California Department of Public Health Structural
USGS data informs and guides the public health advisories issued by the California Department of Public Health.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory Structural
The two entities maintain a functional, ongoing exchange of data necessary for joint population density studies.
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Al Jazeera Structural
Al Jazeera reports and utilizes estimates and findings produced by the United States Geological Survey.
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Earth Structural
The United States Geological Survey conducts scientific research and monitoring of various phenomena occurring on Earth, including solar activity impacts.
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University of Washington Operational
The University of Washington utilizes datasets and maps provided by the United States Geological Survey for its research.
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San Francisco Chronicle Operational
The United States Geological Survey provides updated scientific data to the San Francisco Chronicle.
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East Nusa Tenggara Shared context
USGS monitors and reports on geological events, such as earthquakes, occurring in East Nusa Tenggara.
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La Guaira Shared context
USGS provides expert geological risk predictions and analysis related to the location La Guaira.
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Humboldt County Structural
The relationship is one of functional dependency where the USGS monitors seismic activity relevant to Humboldt County.
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Duncan Structural
A is the geographical origin point from which reports are generated that are monitored by B (USGS).
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Yellowstone National Park Operational
The USGS actively monitors the health, geothermal features, and status of Yellowstone National Park.
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Sarangani Shared context
The USGS reported a magnitude 6.3 earthquake event near Sarangani.
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Indonesia Shared context
The USGS tracks and provides scientific data regarding seismic and geological activity occurring in Indonesia.
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Clear Lake Operational
USGS activities, such as earthmoving equipment use, are documented to impact the Clear Lake area.
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Lake Erie Shared context
USGS researchers study the ecosystem, including fish communities, within Lake Erie.
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San Francisco Bay Area Mentioned together
The USGS monitors and assesses the geological risks, such as tectonic stress and earthquake potential, specific to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Tibet Shared context
The USGS tracks and investigates geological events, such as landslides and seismic signals, occurring in Tibet.
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Arizona State University Mentioned together
The two entities are linked through shared research methodology, specifically the utilization of lidar technology for mapping projects.
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San Jose Shared context
The geological phenomena studied by the USGS are geographically rooted in the area of San Jose.
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Ecuador Mentioned together
The USGS collects and reports data on geological events, such as earthquakes, that impact the country of Ecuador.
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Colombia Shared context
The USGS monitors and reports on geological activity, such as earthquakes, occurring within the geographical context of Colombia.
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Maryland Operational
The USGS monitors seismic activity and geological phenomena occurring within the geographical boundaries of the state of Maryland.
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Hawaii Shared context
The USGS utilizes advanced research methods, including deep learning, to monitor and assess geological activity within the geographic area of Hawaii, specifically Mauna Loa.
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Florida Shared context
USGS scientists conduct scientific observations, such as coral bleaching studies, within the geographical context of Florida.
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New York Operational
The USGS provides cost data related to wildland fires relevant to New York.
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Japan Meteorological Agency Operational
USGS and JMA issue differing assessments regarding earthquake epicenter and magnitude.
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Michigan Mentioned together
USGS provides scientific analysis and forecasts regarding potential seismic risks specific to the geographic area of Michigan.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
11 events- Tremors were reported in San Jose, California, on September 27, 2026.
- USGS monitors impacts of solar activity on Earth as solar flares expose the planet to severe geomagnetic storms.
- USGS tracks coastal land loss in Louisiana caused by river sediment loss.
- Monitors detected seismic activity affecting the city of Newport Beach, monitored by the United States Geological Survey.
- The lithium industry potential in South Arkansas is being discussed, citing annual reports on mined material value.
- SMART team departed for Nepal for rescue, while USGS analyzed Himalayan glacial collapse.
- A collection of scientific updates regarding USGS research, including deep learning applications to Mauna Loa and Mount Spurr, and academic talks in Vancouver and Penn State.
- Seismic activity in Humboldt County is being monitored by the United States Geological Survey.
- The United States Geological Survey is using Indonesia as a comparative case study for reporting.
- Accumulating tectonic stress increases earthquake risk in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- The National Park Service reported on the current status of Glacier National Park, utilizing scientific assessments regarding the park's glaciers provided by the United States Geological Survey.
August 2026
10 events- The region is facing shared risk from the New Madrid fault system, with recent seismic activity monitored across Missouri, Arkansas, Lake Michigan, and Illinois.
- USGS reports floods caused by glacial collapse in Nepal, with warnings of secondary flooding in the coming days.
- Nepal Red Cross Society and Malaysian Red Crescent coordinate relief efforts while USGS provides geological analysis of the flood trigger.
- The USGS provided earthquake data for the East Nusa Tenggara region on August 14, 2026.
- The National Weather Service and the United States Geological Survey are currently monitoring seismic activity.
- The USGS released data regarding a major seismic event that occurred in Colombia.
- USGS researchers studied fish communities in Lake Erie, noting that Erie's embayments may preview conditions elsewhere.
- A minor earthquake was reported in Transylvania County on August 8, 2026.
- A study led by the United States Geological Survey focuses on land management practices within Arizona.
- A civil engineer at the University of Washington is involved in a research project with the United States Geological Survey, combining data and spatial footprints.
July 2026
9 events- The Lake County Flood Control and Water Conservation District published a landmark study on blooms in Clear Lake, indicating the impact of earthmoving equipment.
- The United States Geological Survey assessed undiscovered lithium oxide deposits.
- KATU reports on findings from the United States Geological Survey regarding a recent seismic event.
- Earthquakes caused severe damage to the province of La Guaira, as reported by the United States Geological Survey.
- Earthquake activity was felt in Sydney, with measurements provided by the United States Geological Survey.
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake impacted Central America, as announced by the United States Geological Survey.
- USGS recorded multiple offshore earthquakes across Fiji, Argentina, Vanuatu, and Philippines, while noting Seattle's location on the Cascadia Subduction Zone.
- The USGS is tracking land subsidence across the United States, noting that the phenomenon is linked to human impacts.
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is tracking the frequency of earthquakes occurring in Japan.
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June 2026
21 events- The situation in Venezuela involves twin earthquakes, the deployment of international aid by the IRC, the US response, and monitoring by the USGS.
- The powerful twin earthquakes were recorded by the USGS, with epicenters located in Yaracuy state, leading to rescue coordination via Instagram.
- USGS adjusted focal mechanisms of a Venezuelan event, noting that Manzanillo is located in eastern Cuba.
- Earthquakes were felt across borders, prompting a minister to report damage involving Colombia and Caracas.
- Earthquakes in Venezuela prompted international aid offers, with the USGS monitoring the twin powerful quakes.
- USGS provides data on earthquake depth zones.
- USGS experts issued a warning regarding potential aftershocks in Venezuela.
- Search and rescue teams are being deployed to Venezuela following the earthquake, with the magnitude officially reported.
- The USGS is monitoring seismic activity and damage assessment in Venezuela, leading to the declaration of a state of emergency due to powerful earthquakes.
- Following the earthquake, the USGS estimated economic losses in Caracas, with epicenters near Morón, and officials noted damage in Altamira.
- Ongoing monitoring of seismic activity in Mendocino County by the United States Geological Survey.
- A geologist from the USGS, Carol S. Prentice, was involved in reporting on earthquakes that occurred in Mexico in 2017.
- USGS monitors volcanic activity and issues alerts for Kīlauea volcano.
- Ariane Middel co-led a Cool Routes research project utilizing lidar technology for mapping with Arizona State University.
- USGS monitors seismic activity in the Philippines, which is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- USGS reported a magnitude-6.2 earthquake centered in Mindanao, which is part of the Philippines.
- Irons won the William T. Pecora Award for his integral role in shaping the Landsat program, working across the agency with USGS.
- An earthquake occurred near Calama, Chile, with seismic activity monitored by the United States Geological Survey.
- An expedition departed from Bridgeport on May 26, 2026, investigating anomalies found off the coast, with the freshwater reservoir size supporting a city of this scale.
- An earthquake occurred near Malibu on May 27, 2026, prompting public health advisories involving the USGS and California Department of Public Health.
- A sonic boom heard in South Carolina on May 29, 2026, prompted an investigation involving the state and the USGS.