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Cold-stunned green sea turtles rescued from fatal water temperatures in St. Joseph Bay, Florida by U.S. Geological Survey staff members are held temporarily in a crate before being transferred to Gulf World Marine Institute for rehabilitation and medical treatment January 23, 2024. 

A cold-stunned green sea turtle near St. Joseph Bay, Florida moments before rescue by U.S. Geological Survey staff members January 23, 2024. The animals were pulled from fatal water temperatures off the coast of Florida and from beaches in a collaborative rescue event by the USGS, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the U.S.

Margaret Lamont, a U.S. Geological Survey research biologist who has studied sea turtles for nearly 30 years, prepares a cold-stunned sea turtle for transport during a mass rescue event near St. Joseph Bay, Florida January 23, 2024. Water temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit can be fatal to cold-blooded sea turtles, and about 60 were transported from St.

U.S. Geological Survey biologist Samantha Snow rescues a cold-stunned green sea turtle from the shores of St. Joseph Bay, Florida Jan. 23, 2024 during a recent cold weather event. About 60 sea turtles were transported from St. Joseph Bay to Gulf World Marine Institute for rehabilitation and medical treatment January 17-24, 2024. 

Image shows a black rectangle around the extent for the new 100k Topo compared to the dashed orange rectangles showing the 7.5-minute topo extent.  

NATIONAL SEISMIC HAZARD MODEL

The National Seismic Hazard Model stands as a testament to scientific innovation in the service of public safety. This congressionally requested update provides an essential tool to many stakeholders by showing where large earthquakes are most likely to occur, allowing for better mitigation and preparedness in those areas.

Social media graphic used for promoting the 2023 update to the National Seismic Hazard Model | U.S. Geological Survey (usgs.gov)

The “Did you feel it?” ZIP Map for the 1994 Northrdige earthquake. Found at this link: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci3144585/dyfi/zip

This hazard map is a simplified 2% in 50-year probability of exceedance map for fixed VS30 760 m/s.

Screenshot from the "Did you feel it?" felt report form from the Northridge earthquake. Found at this link: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci3144585/tellus

Screenshot of the interactive “Did you feel it?”website.

Found at this link:https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci3144585/map?dyfi-re…

This is an example of an OnDemand 1:100,000 Topo scale or 100K Topo map of Radford, Virginia.  

Image of Dr. Russell G. Congleton who is a recipient of a William T. Pecora Award for achievements in Earth remote sensing.

Scientists travel by raft to collect various samples on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) California Water Science Center is employing specific types of soil moisture probes to monitor watersheds, creeks, and streams as part of their hydrological studies and environmental monitoring efforts.

Screen capture of topoBuilder interface showing selection of on-grid and custom extent 100K Topos.

A screenshot showing various 100K Topo maps being created in topoBuilder application.

A young federally Threatened Ringed Map Turtle basks on a log near Covington, Louisiana. (Courtesy photo). 

The Roosevelt Elk holds significant cultural, spiritual, and practical importance for the Yurok Tribe. Traditionally, the Yurok people have a deep connection with the natural world, viewing it as a source of life and a realm deeply intertwined with their community’s well-being and cultural identity.

USGS scientist Tylor Rosera analyzes dragonfly larvae samples for mercury as part of the Dragonfly Mercury Project. 

A USGS scientist analyzes dragonfly larvae samples for mercury as part of the Dragonfly Mercury Project.