USGS Map Catalog: Earthquakes-Volcanoes-Landslides

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Landslides

USGS maps illustrating earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides show the distribution of these phenomena for selected regions of the World and for the USA for various time periods. Click on any of the map titles or images below for a larger image [up to 10MB, some in PDF format, obtain Adobe Acrobat Reader at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html].

World Maps
	This Dynamic Planet--This map shows the Earth's physiographic features, the current movements of its major tectonic plates, and the locations of its volcanoes, earthquakes, and impact craters. The use of color and shaded relief helps the reader to identify significant features of the land surface and the ocean floor. Over 1,500 volcanoes active during the past 10,000 years are plotted on the map in four age categories. The locations (epicenters) of over 24,000 earthquakes, largely from 1960 through 1990, are plotted in three magnitude categories and in two depth ranges. The map is intended as a teaching aid for classroom use and as a general reference for research. It was published in 1994. Map scale is 1:30,000,000 and measures 58"x40". Product ID Number 28946
	World Seismicity, Three Views--Map of three views of the planet, showing major earthquake epicenters from 1979 to 1988. Use this map to teach and learn about the distribution and frequency of earthquakes, comparing the earthquakes to the distribution of land masses, oceans, and landforms. More than 23,000 epicenters are shown, representing 97,069 earthquakes. Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps and Images. Poster size 64" x 36". Product ID Number 19029
	Global Seismicity and World Cities--Map showing major earthquake epicenters and their relationship to world cities. Use this map to teach and learn about the distribution and frequency of earthquakes, comparing the earthquakes to the distribution of land masses, oceans, and cities/population. What cities are most at risk from earthquakes? How does your own city compare to others in terms of earthquake risk? On this map, over 39,000 earthquakes are showin with more than 8,300 cities. Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps and Images. Map size 53" x 34.5". Product ID Number 19020
	A Century of Great Earthquakes--Use this unique map of major earthquakes in the world from 1897 to 1996 to teach and learn about the relationship of the distribution and pattern of earthquakes to cities, landforms, oceans, countries, and continents. This map shows selected earthquakes of magnitude 7.8 and greater. Portions of the Southwest and North Pacific are not included. Base map reprinted with permission of Unique Media Incorporated. Map size 27" x 18". Product ID Number 19013
	Tsunami-Generating Earthquakes--Use this unique oblique view of the Pacific Ocean to compare major earthquakes to countries, cities, and land masses. This map is an excellent accompanying document to discussions about the Pacific Ring of Fire and tsunamis. This map shows earthquakes that occurred from 1900 to 1994 that generated destructive tsunamis somewhere in the Pacific region. Tsunamis that originated from distant earthquakes are also shown. Base map reprinted with permission of Unique Media Incorporated. Map size 27" x 18". Product ID Number 19028
	Circum-Pacific Seismic Potential 1989-1999--Use this map of seismic potential of the Pacific Ocean from 1989 to 1999 to examine the Ring of Fire and the distribution and pattern of earthquakes. This map shows the time-dependent probabilities for the recurrence of large plate-boundary earthquakes within specified segments of the Circum-Pacific region. The time window is 1989-1999. Map size 35" x 26". Product ID Number 19030
North America
	Large Earthquakes of North and Central America: 1970-1996--Earthquake epicenters on a shaded relief base map, excellent for teaching and learning about the relationship of North and Central America earthquakes to landforms, rivers, oceans, and land masses. Includes epicenters above 5.0 in magnitude, with symbols color coded to indicate shallow and deep earthquakes. Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps and Images. Map size 45.5" x 42". Product ID Number 19021
	Major Earthquakes of Canada--Use this unique oblique map showing major earthquakes of Canada to teach and learn about the frequency and distribution of earthquakes, comparing them to cities, provinces, and landforms. Includes earthquakes over 5.6 magnitude. Base map reprinted with permission of Unique Media Incorporated. Map size 27" x 18". Product ID Number 19023
	Caribbean Seismicity: 1900-1994--Map excellent for examining earthquake epicenters across the Caribbean Sea, Central America, Mexico, northern South America, and the southern United States. More than 16,000 earthquakes recorded in the region are presented on this map. Epicentral locations of earthquakes of magnitude 4.2 or greater from 1900 to 1994 are included, with populations centers of over 25,000 inhabitants. Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps and Images. Map size 56" x 31". Product ID Number 19014
USA
	Landslide Overview Map of the Conterminous United States--Use this map to examine the frequency and distribution of landslides in the USA, and to compare physical features and settlement pattern to landslides. Why do landslides occur? How do they occur? Click here for the USGS Landslide Information web resources. This is a digital version of USGS Professional Paper 1183, showing areas where large numbers of landslides have occurred and areas that are susceptible to landsliding. Map size 48" x 35". Paper map is out of print. Product ID Number 13197
	Earthquakes in the Conterminous United States-- Over 35,000 earthquakes have occurred in or near the conterminous United States and are displayed on this colorful wall map. The epicenter symbol sizes are are scaled into four magnitude categories: magnitudes less than 4.0, magnitudes 4.0 - 4.9, magnitudes 5.0 - 5.9, and magnitudes 6.0 and greater. Sixty-three notable earthquakes are identified and described in a table on the map. (Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps & Images, Medford, Oregon.) Use this map to teach about physical geography as well as earthquakes and tectonism. Map scale is 1:3,500,000 and measures 57" x 38". Product ID Number 19017
States and Regions
	Bay Area Earthquakes--Use this map of the San Francisco Bay area that includes a base from Landsat Thematic Mapper satellite imagery with earthquakes from 1972 to 1989 to teach about the relationship of earthquakes to landforms, earthquakes to faults, characteristics of infrared satellite images, and the physical and cultural geography of the Bay area. Product ID Number 47253
	Earthquakes and Faults in the San Francisco Bay Area (1970-2003)--This map of the greater San Francisco Bay Area depicts both active and inactive faults and earthquakes with magnitudes of 1.5 to 7.0. Twenty-two earthquakes with magnitudes of 5.0 and greater are indicated on the map and listed chronologically in an accompanying table. The data are compiled from records from 1970 to 2003. The bathymetry was generated from a digital version of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) maps and hydrographic data for San Francisco Bay (NOAA). Elevation data came from the U.S. Geological Survey National Elevation Dataset (1 arc-second). Fault data was reproduced from the California Geological Survey, and Earthquake data came from the Northern California Earthquake catalog. The landsat satellite image was produced from seven Landsat 7 Enhanced Thematic Mapper Plus scenes. The map may be viewed and digital files downloaded at: http://pubs.usgs.gov/sim/2004/2848/ The map scale is 1:300,000 and the size is 36 x 48 inches. Product ID Number 116286
	Central Region Earthquakes--This map displays earthquakes that have occurred in the central United States during the time period 1974 - 1991. The epicenters are shown on a map base obtained from Landsat satellite imagery of the New Madrid seismic zone and surroundings. The epicenter symbol sizes are scaled into four magnitude categories: magnitudes 1.5 - 2.0, magnitudes 2.0 - 3.0, magnitudes 3.0 - 4.0, and magnitudes greater than 4.0. Use this map to teach and learn about the frequency and potential damage of Central Region earthquakes versus earthquakes on the west coast or in other regions. Research and discuss the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes. Map scale is 1:1,000,000 and measures 25.75"x32". Product ID Number 101503
	Central Region USA - Three Centuries of Earthquakes--This map displays earthquakes that occurred in the central United States between 1699 to 2002. Interesting and helpful text and diagrams surround the map. Use this map to teach and learn about the frequency and potential damage of Central Region earthquakes versus earthquakes on the west coast or in other regions. Research and discuss the 1811-1812 New Madrid earthquakes compared to recent earthquakes. More information about the map can be found on: http://pubs.usgs.gov/imap/i-2812/. Map size is 43" x 57". Product ID Number 115886
	Seismicity of Alaska: 1786-1987--Map showing earthquake epicenters across Alaska with a shaded relief base. Use this map to compare the number and frequency of earthquakes in Alaska to other states and regions--why does Alaska have more earthquakes than other regions and states? Use the map also to compare population centers and earthquakes, and to analyze the places in Utah where earthquakes are most frequent. This map displays what are believed to be magnitude 5.0 and above earthquakes from 1786 to 1987. Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps and Images. Map size 62" x 36". Product ID Number 19025
	Southern California Earthquakes--Shaded relief map showing earthquakes and fault zones across Southern California from a unique oblique perspective. Use this map to teach and learn about the relationship of earthquakes, faults, landforms, and population centers. Over 140,000 earthquakes that have occurred in or near this region from 1978-1992 are displayed. Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps and Images. Map size 62" x 38". Product ID Number 19027
	Major Earthquakes and Fault Zones of California--Shaded relief map showing earthquakes and fault zones across California from a unique oblique perspective. Use this map to teach and learn about the relationship of earthquakes, faults, landforms, and population centers. The fault zones shown have been selected to illustrate that, although the San Andreas is California's longest active fault and has produced some of the State's largest earthquakes, it is not the only active fault in California. Base map reprinted with permission of Unique Media Incorporated. Map size 27" x 18". Product ID Number 19022
	Earthquake Damage in Greater Los Angeles--Map showing earthquake damage across the Los Angeles, California basin in an oblique shaded relief view. Use this map to teach and learn about earthquakes in Southern California, and their relationship to cultural and physical geographic features, and where and how damage occurs from earthquakes. Generalized regions of highest damage from three Los Angeles earthquakes of the 20th Century are shown. Base map reprinted with permission of Unique Media Incorporated. Map size 27" x 18". Product ID Number 19015
	Earthquakes in Utah: 1884-1989--Map showing earthquake epicenters across Utah with a shaded relief base. Use this map to compare the number and frequency of earthquakes in Utah to other states and regions, to compare population centers and earthquakes, and to analyze the places in Utah where earthquakes are most frequent. Includes earthquakes with at least 2.0 magnitude. Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps and Images. Map size 40" x 54". Product ID Number 19018
	Earthquakes in Washington and Oregon: 1872-1993--Map showing earthquake epicenters across Washington and Oregon USA with a shaded relief base. Use this map to examine the relationship of earthquakes to mountains, to plate boundaries, and to population centers. This map includes earthquakes of at least 1.5 in magnitude and are symbolized to indicate the plate (North American or Juan de Fuca) in which the earthquake occurred. The oceanic Juan de Fuca plate is slowly sliding beneath the continental North American plate at approximately 4 cm per year. Base map reprinted with permission of Raven Maps and Images. Map size 45.5" x 36.5". Product ID Number 19019
	Earthquakes of the Northeastern USA--Map showing earthquakes across the northeastern USA and southeastern Canada from 1638 to 1998 on a shaded relief base with historical articles, drawings, and photographs. Click here for map web site. Use this map to teach and learn about earthquakes in the region, and their relationship to cultural and physical geographic features. This map is also excellent for breaking down stereotypes that "earthquakes can't occur here." Product ID Number I-2737
	Seismicity of Hawaii: 1962-1985--Use this map to teach and learn about earthquakes in Hawaii, hot spots in the Earth's crust, and the relationship of earthquakes to cultural and physical features. Compare this map to the This Dynamic Planet map to examine seamounts that extend for hundreds of kilometers northwest of Hawaii from the same hot spot. More than 300 earthquakes above magnitude 4.0 occurred in or near Hawaii during this 23-year period. Map size 42" x 30". Product ID Number 19026
	Major Earthquakes of the Pacific Northwest--Map showing earthquake epicenters across the northwestern United States in an oblique shaded relief view. Use this map to teach and learn about earthquakes in Washington and Oregon, and their relationship to cultural and physical geographic features. Includes earthquakes 5.1 magnitude and above. These earthquakes are a result of relative plate motions in the region. The oceanic Juan de Fuca plate is slowly sliding beneath the continental North American plate at approximately 4 cm per year. Map size 27" x 18". Product ID Number 19024
Posters
	Volcanoes Poster, Side 1--Front of double-sided poster dramatically illustrating the impact, structure, and types of volcanoes. Click here for the online lessons, an interdisciplinary set of materials for grades 4-8, students will explore questions such as "What is a volcano?" "Where do volcanoes come from?", "Why do volcanoes erupt?", "Where do volcanoes erupt," "Can scientists forecast volcanic eruptions?" and detailed information on the eruption of Mount St Helens. Product ID Number 112440
	Volcanoes Poster, Side 2--Back of double-sided poster dramatically illustrating the impact, structure, and types of volcanoes. Click here for the online lessons, an interdisciplinary set of materials for grades 4-8, students will explore questions such as "What is a volcano?" "Where do volcanoes come from?", "Why do volcanoes erupt?", "Where do volcanoes erupt," "Can scientists forecast volcanic eruptions?" and detailed information on the eruption of Mount St Helens. Product ID Number 112440