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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

Black and white images show damage caused by the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Valdez, Alaska
Black and white images show damage caused by the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Valdez, Alaska
Black and white images show damage caused by the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Valdez, Alaska
Argos Wildlife Tracking Buff-breasted Sandpipers animation
Argos Wildlife Tracking Buff-breasted Sandpipers animation
Argos Wildlife Tracking Buff-breasted Sandpipers animation
Argos Wildlife Tracking Buff-breasted Sandpipers animation

Illustrates where Buff-breasted Sandpipers were tracked using Argos Wildlife Tracking

Illustrates where Buff-breasted Sandpipers were tracked using Argos Wildlife Tracking

Argos Wildlife Tracking Long-billed Curlews animation
Argos Wildlife Tracking Long-billed Curlews animation
Argos Wildlife Tracking Long-billed Curlews animation
Argos Wildlife Tracking Long-billed Curlews animation

Illustrates where Long-billed Curlews were tracked using Argos Wildlife Tracking.

Illustrates where Long-billed Curlews were tracked using Argos Wildlife Tracking.

Ric Wilson stands next to a portrait of himself during a presentation of "Black in Alaska" in Anchorage.
Ric Wilson at a "Black in Alaska" event
Ric Wilson at a "Black in Alaska" event
Ric Wilson at a "Black in Alaska" event

Ric Wilson, a doctorate in geology and USGS research geologist at the Alaska Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska. 

Ric Wilson, a doctorate in geology and USGS research geologist at the Alaska Science Center in Anchorage, Alaska. 

Female employee standing at exhibitor table with green USGS tablecloth, handout, publications, and posters on easels in back.
USGS booth at the Alaska Forum on the Environment Conference
USGS booth at the Alaska Forum on the Environment Conference
USGS booth at the Alaska Forum on the Environment Conference

The Alaska Forum on the Environment Forum is held each February in Anchorage, Alaska providing an opportunity for State, local, Federal, military, private, Native leaders and professionals to come together and discuss the latest projects, processes, and issues that affect Alaska.

The Alaska Forum on the Environment Forum is held each February in Anchorage, Alaska providing an opportunity for State, local, Federal, military, private, Native leaders and professionals to come together and discuss the latest projects, processes, and issues that affect Alaska.

Flyer with close up of capelin, small forage fish on top of image of spawning caplin on the beach above the shoreline.
Capelin flyer
Capelin flyer
Capelin flyer

Capelin, a small forage fish, are spawning on beaches around Alaska and your observations can contribute to our understanding of beach spawning behavior and the health of marine ecosystems.

Capelin, a small forage fish, are spawning on beaches around Alaska and your observations can contribute to our understanding of beach spawning behavior and the health of marine ecosystems.

Videos

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.

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.

Two polar bears in water. Top center you see the underside chin of bear and below you see full face and neck of bear. POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022
POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022
POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022

This is B-roll video of POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022. 

This is B-roll video of POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022. 

White breasted bird with orange feet, black/brown back, short beak USGS Alaska Science Center Shorebird Research Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Shorebird Research Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Shorebird Research Program

The USGS Alaska Science Center shorebird research program focuses on studies that improve our knowledge of shorebirds and addresses key questions for management agencies about the distribution and abundance of these species.

The USGS Alaska Science Center shorebird research program focuses on studies that improve our knowledge of shorebirds and addresses key questions for management agencies about the distribution and abundance of these species.

Scientist preparing Influenza A virus samples for Sequencing USGS Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Lab
USGS Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Lab
USGS Alaska Science Center Molecular Ecology Lab

The Molecular Ecology Lab at the USGS Alaska Science Center provides genetic information on the health and status of biological resources for diverse local, state, and federal partners.

The Molecular Ecology Lab at the USGS Alaska Science Center provides genetic information on the health and status of biological resources for diverse local, state, and federal partners.

Aerial survey for Black Brant at Izembek Lagoon, Alaska USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics Program
USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics Program

The USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics program is a group of quantitative biologists and research statisticians who provide analytical support to USGS scientists to answer challenging ecological topics and management questions for USGS partners.

The USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics program is a group of quantitative biologists and research statisticians who provide analytical support to USGS scientists to answer challenging ecological topics and management questions for USGS partners.

Audio

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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
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
USGS
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
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
USGS
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
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
USGS
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

Above view shot of the river with rapids
MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer
MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer
MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer

MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer, AK Monitoring location 15239060 is associated with a STREAM in KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and TEMPERATURE are available. Water data back to 1991 are available online.

MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer, AK Monitoring location 15239060 is associated with a STREAM in KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and TEMPERATURE are available. Water data back to 1991 are available online.

Looking out over the river.
Taku River near Juneau
Taku River near Juneau
Taku River near Juneau

Taku River near Juneau, AK Monitoring location 15041200 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA. Current conditions of DCP BATTERY VOLTAGE, DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1987 are available online.

Taku River near Juneau, AK Monitoring location 15041200 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA. Current conditions of DCP BATTERY VOLTAGE, DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1987 are available online.

Looking from behind a tree toward the river (small rocks surround the river on either side) with tall trees in the background
Salmon River near Hyder
Salmon River near Hyder
Salmon River near Hyder

Salmon River near Hyder, AK Monitoring location 15008000 is associated with a STREAM in PRINCE OF WALES-HYDER CENSUS AREA, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, GAGE HEIGHT, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1963 are available online.

Salmon River near Hyder, AK Monitoring location 15008000 is associated with a STREAM in PRINCE OF WALES-HYDER CENSUS AREA, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, GAGE HEIGHT, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1963 are available online.

Looking down from a bridge over the river with rocks and trees on the other side.
Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak
Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak
Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak

Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak, AK Monitoring location 15297476 is associated with a STREAM in KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of GAGE HEIGHT and STREAMBED ELEVATION AT MEASUREMENT POINT are available. Water data back to 2022 are available online.

Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak, AK Monitoring location 15297476 is associated with a STREAM in KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of GAGE HEIGHT and STREAMBED ELEVATION AT MEASUREMENT POINT are available. Water data back to 2022 are available online.

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.

Looking at a large body of water with mountains in the distance.
Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat
Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat
Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat

Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat, AK Monitoring location 15129120 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, GAGE HEIGHT, and MORE are available. Water data back to 2011 are available online.

Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat, AK Monitoring location 15129120 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, GAGE HEIGHT, and MORE are available. Water data back to 2011 are available online.