GeoJSON / CSV / KML
USGS Earthquake Catalog
Real-time and historical earthquake data from the USGS with magnitude, depth, location, and shake intensity.
Seismic hazard mapping Earthquake monitoring
Natural hazards
Natural Hazards Data
Global natural hazard and disaster risk datasets including earthquakes, floods, wildfires, and landslides.
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
Pages combine official portals, direct downloads, and task-focused usage guidance in one canonical URL.
GEO coverage
Task-first content
Intros, FAQs, and workflows are written to answer real “where do I download…” searches.
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
Category pages aggregate the most useful entry points first, then push visitors into detailed dataset pages with richer steps and FAQ sections.
Shapefile / GeoJSON
GEM Global Active Faults Database
Global active tectonic fault database from the Global Earthquake Model Foundation with slip rate and activity type.
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
Shapefile / KML / GeoJSON
FIRMS Wildfire & Hotspots (NASA)
NASA FIRMS — real-time and historical active fire data from MODIS and VIIRS satellites.
Wildfire monitoring Burn scar assessment
CSV / KML / Shapefile
Smithsonian GVP Holocene Volcanoes
Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program database of Holocene volcanoes with location, type, eruption history, and hazard data.
Volcanic hazard mapping Eruption monitoring
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.