earthquake maps

GIS Learning

New Earthquake Maps from the USGS Also Factor Human Activity Induced Causes

April 1, 2016By Elizabeth BornemanGIS Learning

The United States Geological Survey has created a new map that highlights where natural and man-made earthquakes could cause damage around the country.

Spatial Analysis

The 2015 earthquakes caused great damage in Bhakatpur, Nepal. These photos are overlaid on a damage proxy map derived from COSMO-SkyMed satellite data. Colors show increasingly significant change in terrain/building properties (including surface roughness and soil moisture). Red is most severe. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Google/DigitalGlobe/CNES/Astrium/Amy MacDonald/Thornton Tomasetti

The 2015 earthquakes caused great damage in Bhakatpur, Nepal. These photos are overlaid on a damage proxy map derived from COSMO-SkyMed satellite data. Colors show increasingly significant change in terrain/building properties (including surface roughness and soil moisture). Red is most severe. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/Google/DigitalGlobe/CNES/Astrium/Amy MacDonald/Thornton Tomasetti

Developing Earthquake Damage Maps from Satellite Imagery

February 17, 2016By Elizabeth BornemanSpatial Analysis

Researchers are working on developing remotely sensed maps that may assist locals in assessing damage and managing the aftermath with future earthquakes.

Maps and Cartography

Virginia Quake Maps

Virginia Quake Maps

August 25, 2011By Caitlin DempseyMaps and Cartography

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Virginia on August 23rd and was felt across a large portion of the eastern side of the United States. The epicenter was located in central Virginia. The last time an earthquake that strong hit the Virginia areas was one reported in May of 1897, a magnitude 5.9 […]