United States Geological Survey

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The USGS is portrayed as a geological survey agency that provides critical data and assessments following natural disasters, particularly focusing on seismic activity. In the context of a major earthquake in Venezuela, the USGS reported two series of earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, occurring near Caracas. The agency also assessed the potential human impact and economic damage, estimating that the disaster could result in significant loss of life and up to 20% of Venezuela's GDP. Additionally, it was noted that the USGS flagged this event with a red alert level due to high risk of…

Events

• Kīlauea Volcano Erupts in Hawaii
• Colombia declares national disaster after 7.4 quake
• Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Hits Alaska
• A volcanic eruption began at Kīlauea on the Hawaiian Islands
• A magnitude 7.3 earthquake was recorded in the Gulf of Tehuantepec…
• A powerful earthquake struck northern Venezuela on June 24
• A powerful earthquake struck Venezuela on June 24th
• A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck Venezuela. The US Geological…

Recent coverage

• Eruption of Kilauea volcano occurred in Hawaii — Вечерняя Москва
• Buildings collapse, people die: magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia — Фонтанка
• In Colombia, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred — Вести
• Earthquake shook Alaska — Вести
• Footage of the eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii has appeared — Вечерняя Москва
• Several earthquakes occurred in southern Mexico — Коммерсантъ
• Tsunami threat declared off the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala — Ведомости
• 164 people killed in Venezuela earthquake; fate of thousands remains unknown — Meduza
• Putin's condolences, 20 aftershocks, complete hotel collapse: what is known about the earthquake in Venezuela — Фонтанка
• NYT: Earthquake in Venezuela was the strongest in the country in 126 years — Ведомости
• Number of earthquake victims in Venezuela is estimated at no less than 10,000 — The Bell
• Earthquake in Venezuela becomes the strongest in the country since 1900 — Вести
• USGS: Death toll from Venezuela earthquake could reach 100,000 — Вечерняя Москва
• Damage to Venezuela from the earthquake could reach 20% of GDP — Москва 24
• Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Venezuela — Интерфакс