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USGS Water Science Centers are located in each state.

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New Jersey Hazard Information

A major goal of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is to reduce the vulnerability of the people and areas most at risk from natural hazards. Working with partners throughout all sectors of society, the USGS provides information, products, and knowledge to help citizens, emergency managers, and policymakers decide how to react to each hazard and how to safeguard society. New Jersey's robust monitoring networks provide the fundamental information needed to accurately predict and characterize hazards as well as information vital to response and recovery efforts.

New Jersey Hazards

Flood

Relatively high streamflow that overflows the natural or artificial banks of a stream or that submerges land not normally below water level.

Drought

Drought is a condition of moisture deficit sufficient to have an adverse effect on streamflow, groundwater levels, vegetation, animals, and man over a sizeable area.

Earthquake

Ground shaking caused by the sudden release of accumulated strain by an abrupt shift of rock along a fracture in the Earth or by volcanic or magmatic activity, or other sudden stress changes in the Earth.

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