USGS hydrologist conducts a broadband electromagnetic survey in New Orleans, Louisiana. The survey was one of several geophysical methods used during USGS applied research on the utility of the multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) seismic method for non-invasive assessment of earthen levees.
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USGS hydrologist conducts a broadband electromagnetic survey in New Orleans, Louisiana. The survey was one of several geophysical methods used during USGS applied research on the utility of the multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) seismic method for non-invasive assessment of earthen levees.
USGS hydrologists conduct a seismic survey in New Orleans, Louisiana. The survey was one of several geophysical methods used during USGS applied research on the utility of the multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) seismic method (no pictured here) for non-invasive assessment of earthen levees.
USGS hydrologists conduct a seismic survey in New Orleans, Louisiana. The survey was one of several geophysical methods used during USGS applied research on the utility of the multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW) seismic method (no pictured here) for non-invasive assessment of earthen levees.
Storm coming in over Cheney Reservoir, Kansas
Storm coming in over Cheney Reservoir, Kansas
USGS personnel measuring flood overflow near Whitey's Restaurant in East Grand Forks.
USGS personnel measuring flood overflow near Whitey's Restaurant in East Grand Forks.
Temporary dike located South of Main Avenue Bridge in Fargo, North Dakota.
Temporary dike located South of Main Avenue Bridge in Fargo, North Dakota.
The Flint River below Bainbridge, Georgia, showing base flow conditions. Even at low flows, rivers in this part of Georgia contain enough sediment to color the water brown.
The Flint River below Bainbridge, Georgia, showing base flow conditions. Even at low flows, rivers in this part of Georgia contain enough sediment to color the water brown.
This orchid variety was photographed at Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida.
This orchid variety was photographed at Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida.
Back view of the Powell River Aquatic Research Station.
Back view of the Powell River Aquatic Research Station.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists estimate that the adult population of humpback chub (Gila cypha) in the Grand Canyon increased 50 percent between 2001 and 2008.
U.S. Geological Survey scientists estimate that the adult population of humpback chub (Gila cypha) in the Grand Canyon increased 50 percent between 2001 and 2008.
Red River of the North flooding the 1st Avenue North Bridge in Fargo, ND.
Red River of the North flooding the 1st Avenue North Bridge in Fargo, ND.
Japanese flowering cherry trees and Tidal Basin.
Japanese flowering cherry trees and Tidal Basin.
The Wild Rice River near Abercrombie, North Dakota flooding.
The Wild Rice River near Abercrombie, North Dakota flooding.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Jefferson Memorial.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Jefferson Memorial.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Jefferson Memorial.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Jefferson Memorial.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Japanese flowering cherry trees in bloom and Washington Monument.
Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata), such as the one hiding here under a boulder, and Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas) are occasionally seen in Hurricane Hole. Hawksbills feed mostly on sponges while Greens eat mostly sea grasses.
Hawksbill Sea Turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata), such as the one hiding here under a boulder, and Green Sea Turtles (Chelonia mydas) are occasionally seen in Hurricane Hole. Hawksbills feed mostly on sponges while Greens eat mostly sea grasses.
Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) held by field technician.
Brewer's sparrow (Spizella breweri) held by field technician.