U.S. Geological Survey Archives - Carrier Management

U.S. Flood Threats Generally Growing in North, Declining in South

The risk of flooding in the United States is changing regionally, and the reasons could be shifting rainfall patterns and the amount of water in the ground. In a new study, Recent Trends in U.S. ...

Report: Tsunami Would Swamp California’s Economy

If a monster earthquake struck off Alaska's coast, tsunami waves would rush toward California, crippling the nation's busiest port complex and flooding coastal communities, a report released ...

Spending Cuts May Deep-Six Crucial Flood Gauges

More than 100 crucial gauges that warn of imminent flooding or lack of needed water will be shut down starting next month as part of the federal government's automatic budget cuts. Some are in the ...