Oct. 3—September saw an increase in earthquake activity at Mount Adams, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Cascades Volcano Observatory and the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network. A total ...

However, this work comes with a unique set of obstacles — many of them shaped by the rugged and unpredictable environments in which Pacific island volcanoes reside.

Over the past century, technological advancements have vastly improved volcano monitoring. One key innovation was the introduction of modern borehole tiltmeters, devices that measure very small ...

MOUNT ADAMS, Wash. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is closely monitoring Mount Adams after a notable increase in seismic activity was recorded in September. Mount Adams is one of Washington ...

Geologic mapping has been one of the most fundamental mandates of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since its establishment in 1879. Congress created the USGS to “classify the public lands and examine ...

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK (HawaiiNewsNow) - After five days of volcanic activity, the eruption in Kilauea’s middle East Rift Zone has paused Friday morning but an eruption could occur again in ...

An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Chile on Tuesday. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — During the month of September, Mt. Adams has recorded nearly six times the amount of earthquakes typically recorded in an entire year. Earthquake activity around Mt. Adams ...

The U.S. Geological Survey has selected Dr. Ken Hon as the new Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in Hilo, Hawaii. HVO was founded in 1912 by Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar, and Hon ...