GeoSphere Monitor

Click any event marker on the map to view detailed information about the selected natural hazard or environmental event.

Earthquake Safety

Drop, Cover, and Hold On. During an earthquake, drop to your hands and knees, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows, outside walls, and anything that could fall. If you are in bed, stay there and protect your head with a pillow. If outdoors, move to a clear area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Wildfire Safety

Create defensible space around your home by clearing dry vegetation within 30 feet. Prepare an evacuation plan and emergency kit with important documents, medications, and essentials. If caught in a wildfire, evacuate immediately when told to do so. If trapped, call 911, stay low to the ground, and breathe through a moist cloth to reduce smoke inhalation.

Volcano Safety

Know your local volcano hazard zones. If you live near a volcano, have an evacuation plan and emergency supplies ready. Volcanic ash can travel hundreds of miles. Protect lungs with an N95 mask, protect eyes with goggles, and avoid driving in heavy ash as it can clog engines and reduce visibility.

Flood Safety

Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Just six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground immediately if flash flooding is possible. Monitor weather alerts and know your area's flood risk.

Severe Storm Safety

For tornadoes, seek shelter immediately in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor. Avoid windows and cover yourself with a mattress or heavy blankets. For hurricanes, board up windows, secure outdoor objects, and follow evacuation orders. Keep a battery-powered NOAA weather radio for real-time alerts.

Air Quality Health

Poor air quality can cause respiratory problems, heart disease, and stroke. Check AQI levels daily and limit outdoor activities when AQI exceeds 100. Use air purifiers indoors and keep windows closed during high pollution days. Sensitive groups should take extra precautions.