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Collecting water levels for aquifer test near Oakland, eastern Nebraska.

Bridge over the Heart River during flood, near Mandan, North Dakota, spring 2009.

Aftermath of flooding on the Knife River near Hazen, North Dakota, April 2009.

Beaver Creek flowing over road, looking south, near Linton, ND.

Late winter in the badlands, Little Missouri River near Watford City, North Dakota.

Fieldwork northeast of Redoubt volcano. Kristi Wallace measuring and collecting ash samples from the current eruption.

Pembina River with a little snow.

Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009. Ash fall up to a millimeter thick from Redoubt volcano occurred twice during the 2009 eruption on this area (March 26 and March 28). 

Community engagement and emergency preparedness can mitigate exposure to volcanic events.  Sign at Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009. Ash fall up to a millimeter thick from Redoubt Volcano occurred twice during the 2009 eruption on this area. AVO photo.

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

Water levels rise in Fargo, ND during historic flooding.

USGS scientist Chris Laveau breaks up ice to prepare for the boat to go in the water to conduct streamflow measurements.

USGS scientists prepare the boat before taking measurements during historical flooding in Fargo, ND.

Flood waters rise during historic flooding in Fargo, ND. The height of the levees are built based on flood predictions, made by the National Weather Service using USGS streamflow information.

USGS scientists continue to monitor streamflow during the historic flooding taking place in Fargo, ND. This information provides critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.

USGS scientist Joel Galloway measures streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

USGS scientists Chris Laveau and Joel Galloway measure streamflow during historical flooding in Fargo, ND. This information is critical for developing flood forecasts to help protect lives and property.

USGS scientists use an acoustic doppler current profiler to monitor streamflow during the historic flooding in Fargo, ND. This information provides critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.

Damage during historical flooding in Fargo, N.D.

USGS scientists use an acoustic doppler current profiler to monitor streamflow during the historic flooding in Fargo, ND. This information provides critical information used to estimate flood dangers and helps protect lives and property.

A USGS scientist talks to the media about streamflow measurements during historic flooding in Fargo, ND.