USGS’s Director John Douglas was present in the emergency meeting held by the US President. And as per the instruction he had already commenced his work. They had gathered scores of data and relevant information. Even then, he had just received a phone call from the Secretary of State who wanted more information. And looking to the type of information he needed, his work would never come to an end. Almost, half an hour of talks with him implied that he had to gather the data with its analysis within two days.