GeoJSON / CSV / KML
USGS Earthquake Catalog
Real-time and historical earthquake data from the USGS, plus a hosted 30-day M2.5+ point layer you can map and summarise instantly.
Seismic hazard mapping Earthquake monitoring
Natural hazards
Natural Hazards Data
Global natural hazard and disaster risk datasets including earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and landslides.
Quick answer: compare official sources, download formats, coverage, licensing, and practical GIS workflows in this Natural hazards directory.
Earthquakes Floods Wildfires Volcanoes Landslides
Downloadable datasets in this category
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Each dataset page captures official source links, access notes, and related GIS workflows.
Official sources and direct access
Mixed delivery
Find provider portals, available file downloads and instructions for accessing each source.
Spatial data guidance
Choose a source
Compare geographic coverage, file formats and reuse terms before choosing data for your map or analysis.
Natural hazards pages help GIS users access authoritative data for risk assessment, disaster response planning, and hazard mapping.
These datasets pair naturally with DEM, population, and land cover data for multi-hazard exposure and vulnerability analysis.
Downloadable datasets in this category
Category directory
Open a dataset guide for source links, download steps and practical answers about working with the files.
GeoJSON / Shapefile
GEM Global Active Faults Database
13,696 active fault traces from the GEM Foundation with slip type and slip rate — hosted as a 5.6 MB GeoJSON with an instant map and summary.
Seismic hazard assessment Fault mapping
Raster (flood extent)
Global flood hazard maps showing inundation for different return periods from the UN Global Assessment Report.
Flood risk assessment Emergency planning
CSV / Shapefile / KML / GeoJSON
FIRMS Wildfire & Hotspots (NASA)
NASA FIRMS near-real-time active fire detections from MODIS (1 km) and VIIRS (375 m), with a key-free CSV directory and an API for larger pulls.
Wildfire monitoring Burn scar assessment
MS Excel (.xls)
Smithsonian GVP Holocene Volcanoes
Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program (GVP) database of 1,214 Holocene volcanoes with coordinates, elevation, volcano type, tectonic setting, and eruption history.
Volcanic hazard mapping and regional risk assessment Proximity analysis to population centers, infrastructure, and air routes
Shapefile / KML / NetCDF
IBTrACS Global Tropical Cyclone Tracks
International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship — global hurricane, typhoon, and cyclone track data from 1842-present.
Hurricane research Climate change analysis
GeoTIFF
NASA LHASA Landslide Hazard
NASA Landslide Hazard Assessment for Situational Awareness — global landslide susceptibility and rainfall-triggered hazard nowcasts.
Landslide risk assessment Infrastructure planning
Recommended hazards workflow
How to choose a source
- Start with USGS earthquake catalog for seismic event data and GEM Global Active Faults for fault line mapping.
- Use Global Flood Hazard maps for flood risk assessment at regional or global scales.
- Combine hazard layers with population and building data for exposure and risk analysis.
Category FAQ
Category FAQ
What is the best source for global earthquake data?
The USGS Earthquake Hazards Program provides real-time and historical earthquake catalogs with magnitude, depth, location, and shake intensity data.
Can I combine these hazard datasets with other GIS layers on this site?
Yes. These pages cross-link with DEM, building footprint, and population layers so you can assess hazard exposure against terrain and settlement data.