Exploring the Natural Hazards of 2014 In 2014, several damaging natural earthquakes occurred around the world. A devastating landslide occurred in Washington State, while heavy rains and landslides also hit California. Notable volcanic activity occurred in Alaska, Hawaii and Iceland, with some alerts and eruptions still ongoing. A drought state of emergency was declared in California, and sinkholes have continued to be of heightened interest. USGS scientists also analyzed seismic data to help focus investigations on Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Start with Science While natural disasters are devastating, we can learn from their destruction if we pursue the science needed to understand their causes, the technology to characterize and assess the underlying hazards, and then apply both to build more robust and safer communities. The USGS is dedicated to learning from these past events and progressing forward with innovative research and monitoring to better characterize hazards and their impacts. Significant Earthquakes Around the World
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