USGS CoreCast

No matter where you live, it is important to be aware of and prepared for earthquakes. Join us as we talk to Mike Blanpied, who is the Associate Coordinator for the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, as he gives us safety tips to ensure you and your family are prepared before, during, and after an earthquake.

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in Virginia on August 23, 2011. Join us as we talk to David Russ, who is the USGS Regional Executive for the Northeast Area, about that event as well as earthquake risk, history and geology along the East coast.

It's Pollinator Week, and we're talking to USGS scientist Sam Droege about the tremendous importance of native bees and pollinators in general, and how you can lend a hand to these tiny titans.  
 
Like eating fresh fruits and vegetables? Think agriculture is important to our society? Then you'll want to pay attention to this CoreCast. (original recording: June 25, 2009)

USGS science supports management, conservation, and restoration of imperiled, at-risk, and endangered species. Endangered Species Day is commemorated in May, and we’re taking some time to find out just how one goes about studying at-risk species and what part cutting-edge technologies can play in helping us do the science that informs managers and policy makers. Catherine Puckett talks with USGS scientist Dr. Sue Haig about her conservation genetics work on imperiled species.

May is American Wetlands Month—so we're taking some time out to talk about this important National Treasure that shelters us from storms and provides a unique habitat for wildlife.

Jennifer LaVista asks USGS National Wetlands Research Center Director, Phil Turnipseed a few questions on the importance of wetlands

The United States has 169 active volcanoes. More than half of them could erupt explosively, sending ash up to 20,000 or 30,000 feet where commercial air traffic flies. USGS scientists are working to improve our understanding of volcano hazards to help protect communities and reduce the risks.

Video Sections:

• Volcanoes: Monitoring Volcanoes
• Volcanoes: National Volcano Early Warning System
• Volcanoes: Science for Public Safety

Directed and Produced by: Don Becker
Camera and Post Production: Don Becker
Special Thanks to: Ari Massefski, Christina Nyquist, Clarice Nassif Ransom, A.B. Wade
Interviews: David Applegate, Charlie Mandeville

Landslides occur in all 50 states and U.S. territories, and cause $1-2 billion in damages and more than 25 fatalities on average each year. USGS scientists aim to improve our understanding of landslide hazards to help protect communities and reduce associated losses.

Video Sections:

• Types of Landslides
• USGS Science
• Did You See It?
• Debris Flow Early Warning System (NOAA Partnership)
• Tips for Homeowners
• Conclusion

Video Credits:
David Applegate (USGS)
Sue Cannon (USGS)
Lynn Highland (USGS)
Peter Lyttle (USGS)
Maureen O’Leary (NOAA)
Pedro Restrepo (NOAA)
Chris Vaccaro (NOAA)

Producers:
Don Becker
Heidi Koontz
Clarice Nassif Ransom
Jessica Robertson