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The Alaska USGS Multimedia Gallery is our one-stop collection of videos, photography, and audio. All items in this gallery are considered public domain unless otherwise noted. 

Images

View of Anchor River in Alaska from the riverbank with the road bridge in the background.
Timelapse of Anchor River at Anchor Point in Alaska
Timelapse of Anchor River at Anchor Point in Alaska
Timelapse of Anchor River at Anchor Point in Alaska

Two cameras were installed in December of 2024 on the Anchor River to monitor flooding associated with river ice. Traditional hydrologic monitoring is often ineffective when rivers freeze and break up and the cameras provide information needed by our partners to verify water levels and issue flood forecasts.

Two cameras were installed in December of 2024 on the Anchor River to monitor flooding associated with river ice. Traditional hydrologic monitoring is often ineffective when rivers freeze and break up and the cameras provide information needed by our partners to verify water levels and issue flood forecasts.

Map of Alaska showing continuous, discontinuous, sporadic, and isolated permafrost zones of northern Alaska.
Permafrost zones across Alaska
Permafrost zones across Alaska
Permafrost zones across Alaska

This map depicts the permafrost zones across Alaska, overlain by project focus areas. The hashed turquoise region represents areas where pingo mapping is being prioritized. The lime green color outlines the 1002 area, where surficial geological maps are being used to generate more reliable predictors for ground ice content. 

This map depicts the permafrost zones across Alaska, overlain by project focus areas. The hashed turquoise region represents areas where pingo mapping is being prioritized. The lime green color outlines the 1002 area, where surficial geological maps are being used to generate more reliable predictors for ground ice content. 

Gray mapping image with brightly colored circles showing thaw lake basins.
Pingo 2
Pingo 2
Pingo 2

An IfSAR DEM image of thaw lake basins (right) in an otherwise flat Arctic coastal plains topography. IfSAR data was collected for Alaska between 2012-2020. 

An IfSAR DEM image of thaw lake basins (right) in an otherwise flat Arctic coastal plains topography. IfSAR data was collected for Alaska between 2012-2020. 

Gray mapping image with several steep-sided pingos as raised bumps.
Pingo 1
Pingo 1
Pingo 1

An IfSAR DEM image (left) is highlighting the presence of several steep-sided pingos and thaw lake basins. IfSAR data was collected for Alaska between 2012-2020. 

An IfSAR DEM image (left) is highlighting the presence of several steep-sided pingos and thaw lake basins. IfSAR data was collected for Alaska between 2012-2020. 

Six maps showing Alaska with sampling efforts at locations around the state in difference colors and partner logos.
Map of data contributors and primary sampling methods
Map of data contributors and primary sampling methods
Map of data contributors and primary sampling methods

This map is showing data contributors and primary sampling methods for Alaska Forage Fish Database (AFFD).

This map is showing data contributors and primary sampling methods for Alaska Forage Fish Database (AFFD).

Maps of eight forage fish at sampling sites were found in Alaska.
Forage fish occurrence map
Forage fish occurrence map
Forage fish occurrence map

Map of locations within the Alaska Forage Fish Database where forage species were encountered (color). Grey points represent sites where sampling occurred, but the specific forage species was not encountered.

Map of locations within the Alaska Forage Fish Database where forage species were encountered (color). Grey points represent sites where sampling occurred, but the specific forage species was not encountered.

Videos

Orange drone with broad wing fit with two propellers and with two flaps at its base on beach. Female walking towards drone. Drones for Science: Walrus Calf Scavenged by Polar Bear
Drones for Science: Walrus Calf Scavenged by Polar Bear
Drones for Science: Walrus Calf Scavenged by Polar Bear

This is B-roll video collected during the fall of 2024 on the Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea.

This is B-roll video collected during the fall of 2024 on the Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea.

Orange drone on beach with several walrus carcasses near shoreline. Close up of dead young walrus on rocky sandy beach.  Drones for Science: Walrus Carcass Survey
Drones for Science: Walrus Carcass Survey
Drones for Science: Walrus Carcass Survey

This is B-roll video collected during the fall of 2024 on the Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea.

This is B-roll video collected during the fall of 2024 on the Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea.

Close up of orange water in Kugororuk River, Alaksa. Shrubs and mountains with blue sky. Rusting Rivers b-roll - Kugororuk River
Rusting Rivers b-roll - Kugororuk River
Rusting Rivers b-roll - Kugororuk River

This is B-roll video of the Kugororuk River in Noatak National Park and Preserve, Alaska from July 17, 2023.

This is B-roll video of the Kugororuk River in Noatak National Park and Preserve, Alaska from July 17, 2023.

Creek bed with rocks. The water and Creekbed are a brown orangish color. Orange staining on snow with shrubs along riverbank. Rusting Rivers b-roll - Anaktok Creek
Rusting Rivers b-roll - Anaktok Creek
Rusting Rivers b-roll - Anaktok Creek

This is B-roll video of the Anaktok Creek in Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska from June 11, 2023.

This is B-roll video of the Anaktok Creek in Kobuk Valley National Park, Alaska from June 11, 2023.

Black and white images show damage caused by the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Valdez, Alaska The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska

This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. 

It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.

This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. 

It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.

Black and white images show damage caused by the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Valdez, Alaska The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska (AD)
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska (AD)
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska (AD)

This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. 

It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.

This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake. 

It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.

Audio

Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout on the northwestern shores of Alaska
Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout
Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout
Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore
Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore
Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout on the northwestern shores of Alaska
Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout
Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout
Large walrus herd resting on Alaskan shore

Sounds from a large herd of walruses resting on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea recorded. Deep full barks and calls of individual walruses near the edge of the herd are audible over a continuous rhythmic humming sound that arises from the calls of tens of thousands of walrsues from deeper within the herd.

Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout on the northwestern shores of Alaska
Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout
Aerial view of the edge of a large walrus haulout

Sounds from a large herd of walruses resting on Alaskan shores of the Chukchi Sea recorded. Deep full barks and calls of individual walruses near the edge of the herd are audible over a continuous rhythmic humming sound that arises from the calls of tens of thousands of walrsues from deeper within the herd.

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USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
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USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska

What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.

What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.

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USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
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USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska

What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.

What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.

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USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
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USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska

What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
 

What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
 

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USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
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USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
USGS Visual Identity (USGS logo) - Black (TM)
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska

What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.

What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.

USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
A New Way to Model Sea Ice Thickness
A New Way to Model Sea Ice Thickness
USGS CoreCast
USGS CoreCast Series
USGS CoreCast Series
A New Way to Model Sea Ice Thickness

Sea ice, which is constantly thickening and thinning, plays an important role in the Earth's climate system.

Sea ice, which is constantly thickening and thinning, plays an important role in the Earth's climate system.

Webcams

Overlooking a glacial area within a mountainous area
Glacial Lake 2 and half miles
Glacial Lake 2 and half miles
Glacial Lake 2 and half miles

An overlook view of Glacial Lake 2.5 miles North of Nugget Creek near Auke Bay, Alaska.

An overlook view of Glacial Lake 2.5 miles North of Nugget Creek near Auke Bay, Alaska.

Overlooking a small creek within a snowy area
Phelan Creek near Paxson
Phelan Creek near Paxson
Phelan Creek near Paxson

Phelan Creek near Paxson, AK Monitoring location 15478040 is associated with a STREAM in SOUTHEAST FAIRBANKS CENSUS AREA, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and TEMPERATURE are available. Water data back to 1966 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 22:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

Phelan Creek near Paxson, AK Monitoring location 15478040 is associated with a STREAM in SOUTHEAST FAIRBANKS CENSUS AREA, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and TEMPERATURE are available. Water data back to 1966 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 22:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

Looking out over the river with mountains on either side of the river.
Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell
Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell
Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell

Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell, AK Monitoring location 15019990 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA. Current conditions of DCP BATTERY VOLTAGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. Water data back to 1979 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 19:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell, AK Monitoring location 15019990 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA. Current conditions of DCP BATTERY VOLTAGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. Water data back to 1979 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 19:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

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