The US Geological Survey is an agency of the U.S. Department of
             the Interior, it was established in 1879. It is responsible for
             interpreting and mapping the geology, hydrology, and topography of
             the United States and its territories and for investigating and
             appraising mineral, energy, and water resources. The agency
             investigates a wide range natural hazards. It performs scientific
             research and publishes the results of its studies.
             The value of the USGS to the Nation is in its ability to carry out
             studies on a national scale and to do long-term monitoring and
             assessment of natural resources. The diversity of scientific knowledge
             enables the USGS to carry out large-scale, multi-level investigations
             that give us detailed information about the Earth.
             The USGS has 10,000 scientists, technicians and support staff
             located in nearly 400 offices in every State and in several foreign
             countries. It has a budget of more than $1 billion dollars a year. Field
             investigations, direct observations of natural science processes and
             phenomena, and monitoring and data collection at the local scale are
             Natural hazards are a big national concern. The USGS main
             purpose is to provide the science needed to reduce the loss of life and
             property they can cause. The USGS deals with natural hazards like
             earthquakes , volcanic eruptions, landslides, floods, droughts,
             coastal storms, wildfires, And fish and wildlife diseases . USGS
             science assesses where natural hazards may occur and what the risks
             are to the people who live there. Long-term monitoring of natural
             hazards gives scientiststhe ability to detect and report hazards in real
             The USGS works closley with Federal, State, and local agencies
             to assist in emergency response efforts when disaster strikes. USGS
             science provides information needed by the public to understand the
             hazards that may exist in their community and to help decrease l
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