Between July 27 (12:00 AM PST) and August 2 (11:59 PM) there were 52 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸46 quakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸5 quakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 🔸1 earthquake between M 4.0 - 4.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 near Cloverdale, CA.

In 2023, California remained one of the largest producers of non-fuel minerals in the US. Specifically, California ranked 5th behind Arizona, Minnesota, Nevada, and Texas with a non-fuel mineral production value of 5.6 billion dollars, accounting for approximately 4.85% of the nation’s total.

Between July 20 (12:00 AM PST) and July 26 (11:59 PM) there were 46 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸42 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸4 earthquakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.6 near Brawley, CA.

Between July 13 (12:00 AM PST) and July 19 (11:59 PM) there were 54 earthquakes in California of magnitude (M) 2.0 or larger. 🔸51 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9 🔸2 earthquakes between M3.0 - 3.9 🔸1 earthquake between M4.0 - 4.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.3 near N of Johannesburg, CA.

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New Postfire Debris Flow Potential Map! The brand-new California Geological Survey (CGS) Postfire Debris Flow Potential Map depicts the combined annual probability of wildfire and subsequent debris flow that is triggered by rainfall. www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/bwg/pref...

Between July 6 (12:00 AM PST) and July 12 (11:59 PM) there were 61 earthquakes in California of magnitude (M) 2.0 or larger. 🔸55 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9 🔸4 quakes between M3.0 - 3.9 🔸2 quakes between M4.0 - 4.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.4 north of Covelo, CA.

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Between June 29 (12:00 AM PST) and July 5 (11:59 PM) there were 45 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸41 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸4 earthquakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.9 near Alder Springs, CA.

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 11 km N of Redwood Valley, CA at 8:10 am. This earthquake produced strong to very strong shaking near the epicenter and light shaking that was felt across Northern California. CGS is monitoring the situation. earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

Between June 15 (12:00 AM PST) and June 21 (11:59 PM) there were 55 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸49 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9 🔸6 quakes between M3.0 - 3.9 The largest quakes were both M3.6. One quake occurred WNW of Johannesburg and the other was N of Searles Valley, CA.

Between June 8 (12:00 AM PST) and June 14 (11:59 PM) there were 45 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸40 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸5 earthquakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.4 NW of The Geysers, CA.

Between June 1 (12:00 AM PST) and June 7 (11:59 PM) there were 56 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸46 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9 🔸6 quakes between M3.0 - 3.9 🔸3 quakes between M4.0 - 4.9 🔸1 quakes between M5.0 - 5.9 The largest earthquake was a M5.1 W of Petrolia, CA.

Between May 25 (12:00 AM PST) and May 31 (11:59 PM) there were 61 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸56 quakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸5 quakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.9 W of Petrolia, CA. cadoc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboa...

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Between May 4 (12:00 AM PST) and May 10 (11:59 PM) there were 183 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸153 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9 🔸25 earthquakes between M3.0 - 3.9 🔸5 earthquakes between M4.0 - 4.9 The largest earthquake was a M4.9 WSW of Crescent City, CA

The newly released Sierra Nevada Atlas is a collection of maps, geospatial datasets, and associated text that presents geologic map layers, geophysical layers, economic geology layers, neotectonic features, and geochronology for the Sierra Nevada. www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/sierra-n...

Between April 27 (12:00 AM PST) and May 3 (11:59 PM) there were 43 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸34 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸9 earthquakes between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.7 near Petrolia, CA

NEW RELEASE! Sierra Nevada Earth Science Atlas The Sierra Nevada Earth Science Atlas provides the most detailed geologic framework mapping of the Sierra Nevada that has ever been made. www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/sierra-n...

NEW RELEASE! Map Sheet 52: Aggregate Sustainability in California Aggregate materials like sand, gravel, and crushed stone are essential to modern society, both to maintain the existing infrastructure and to provide for new construction. www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/minerals...

Between April 20 (12:00 AM PST) and April 26 (11:59 PM) there were 40 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸30 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9 🔸9 quakes between M3.0 - 3.9 🔸1 quake between M4.0 - 4.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.1 near Petrolia, CA.

Between April 13 (12:00 AM PST) and April 19 (11:59 PM) there were 28 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸26 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸2 earthquake between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.5 near Ludlow, CA.

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Between April 6 (12:00 AM PST) and April 12 (11:59 PM) there were 39 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸38 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9 🔸1 earthquake between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.2 near Trinidad, CA.

Between March 30 (12:00 AM PST) and April 5 (11:59 PM) there were 47 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸41 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9 🔸5 quakes between M3.0 - 3.9 🔸1 quakes between M4.0 - 4.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.6 near Boulder Creek, CA.

Joshua Tree National Park is renowned for its forests of Joshua trees, its namesake species. Though less well known but similarly recognizable, the geology and geomorphology are equally important to the iconic landscape that attracts millions of visitors each year.

The mission of the California Geological Survey is to provide scientific products and services about the state’s geology, seismicity, forests and watersheds, and mineral resources that affect the health, safety, and business interests of the people of California.

Between March 23 (12:00 AM PST) and March 29 (11:59 PM) there were 46 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger. 🔸41 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9 🔸4 earthquakes between M3.0 - 3.9 🔸1 earthquake between M4.0 - 4.9 The largest earthquake was a magnitude 4.1 near Ludlow, CA.

A tsunami can move more than water. 🌊 Understanding how #tsunami debris and sediment moves and where it might end up is a critical part of preparing for and recovery from a tsunami. 🔍Explore more: www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/tsunami/...

The @CAGeoSurvey is working with @caloes.bsky.social to create tools and information to help the public & emergency officials understand their tsunami risk & how to prepare for the next tsunami. Learn more about our Cal OES tsunami partner here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq_p... #tsunami

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