Indonesia to Build Monumental Suspension Bridge in Ring of Fire
Geologic Hazards
Kilauea Volcano: Examining Hazards from Latest Redirected Flow Event
In July of 2007, The Big Island’s Kilauea began eruting approximately 500,000 cubic meters of lava a day in a direction that has not previously seen lava flows. Most importantly, the northeasterly direction of flow takes it towards Pahoa Village, 11 miles from the erupting fissure but still possibly at risk. Read on for more. (USGS Photo)
Geologic Hazards
Video: Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Anchorage, Alaska
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck just 8 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska this morning causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The quake struck at 8:29 am local time and the focus of the earthquake […]
Geologic Hazards
Earthquake Ravaged Sumner Road Reopens in New Zealand
Sumner Road in Christchurch, New Zealand is a critical infrastructure link between Christchurch, the Port of Lyttleton, and the communities of Sumner and Lyttelton. It was severely damaged in the 2010-2011 earthquakes that struck the […]