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Columbia River Contaminant & Habitat Study (B-roll)
Columbia River Contaminant & Habitat Study (B-roll)
Columbia River Contaminant & Habitat Study (B-roll)

Video shows archival footage of USGS collecting largescale suckers along the lower Columbia River (between Bonneville Dam and estuary). Footage ties into press release entitled: Potentially Harmful Levels of Contaminants Found in Fish in the Columbia River

Video shows archival footage of USGS collecting largescale suckers along the lower Columbia River (between Bonneville Dam and estuary). Footage ties into press release entitled: Potentially Harmful Levels of Contaminants Found in Fish in the Columbia River

A Conversation with Bob Hirsch-Water-Quality Trends

Dr. Robert Hirsch, Chief Hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey (1994-2008), talks with Jody Eimers about his research on water-quality trend-analysis techniques.

Dr. Robert Hirsch, Chief Hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey (1994-2008), talks with Jody Eimers about his research on water-quality trend-analysis techniques.

PubTalk 4/2011 — "Predictable Earthquakes"
PubTalk 4/2011 — "Predictable Earthquakes"
PubTalk 4/2011 — "Predictable Earthquakes"

--updating earthquake prediction--fact vs. fiction

by Susan Hough, USGS Seismologist 

 

Climate Connections: Visiting Students in North Carolina (Episode 1)
Climate Connections: Visiting Students in North Carolina (Episode 1)
Climate Connections: Visiting Students in North Carolina (Episode 1)

America has questions about climate change, and the USGS has real answers. In this episode of Climate Connections, USGS scientists answer questions gathered from middle and high school students in Mt. Airy, NC.

America has questions about climate change, and the USGS has real answers. In this episode of Climate Connections, USGS scientists answer questions gathered from middle and high school students in Mt. Airy, NC.

PubTalk 3/2011 — Unraveling the Mystery of Avian Navigation
PubTalk 3/2011 — Unraveling the Mystery of Avian Navigation
PubTalk 3/2011 — Unraveling the Mystery of Avian Navigation

New research indicates that birds are listening to the landscape to find their way

By Jon Hagstrum, Research Geophysicist

video thumbnail: The USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area Science Strategy video thumbnail: The USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area Science Strategy
The USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area Science Strategy
The USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area Science Strategy

An overview of the Natural Hazards Mission Area that asks, "What should Natural Hazards focus on in its strategy?"

PubTalk 2/2011 — Is Our Coast in Jeopardy?
PubTalk 2/2011 — Is Our Coast in Jeopardy?
PubTalk 2/2011 — Is Our Coast in Jeopardy?

-predicting the impact of extreme storms on the California Coast

By Patrick Barnard, USGS Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center

 

-predicting the impact of extreme storms on the California Coast

By Patrick Barnard, USGS Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center

 

PubTalk 1/2011 — Capture and Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide
PubTalk 1/2011 — Capture and Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide
PubTalk 1/2011 — Capture and Geologic Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide

Is Sequestration Necessary? Can We Do It at an Acceptable Total Cost?

By Yousif Kharaka, USGS National Research Program

 

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Climate Connections: Promo Video
Climate Connections: Promo Video

America has questions about climate change, and the USGS has real answers. Climate Connections is a USGS video series in which some of the world's leading scientists answer climate change questions gathered across the Nation.

America has questions about climate change, and the USGS has real answers. Climate Connections is a USGS video series in which some of the world's leading scientists answer climate change questions gathered across the Nation.

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Climate Connections: Promo Video
Climate Connections: Promo Video

America has questions about climate change, and the USGS has real answers. Climate Connections is a USGS video series in which some of the world's leading scientists answer climate change questions gathered across the Nation.

America has questions about climate change, and the USGS has real answers. Climate Connections is a USGS video series in which some of the world's leading scientists answer climate change questions gathered across the Nation.

Pacific Nearshore Project: Dry Suits
Pacific Nearshore Project: Dry Suits
Pacific Nearshore Project: Dry Suits

In order to study sea otters in the wild, research divers on the Pacific Nearshore Project must brave frigid waters from Alaska to California. Here's an explanation of how this special equipment works.

In order to study sea otters in the wild, research divers on the Pacific Nearshore Project must brave frigid waters from Alaska to California. Here's an explanation of how this special equipment works.

Communicating Science-- A Conversation with Karen DeBaker

Jerry McMahon (USGS) and Karen DeBaker, Communications Supervisor with Clean Water Services of Portland Oregon, discuss effective science communication.

Viveck Shandas on Science Communication-- Summary

Jerry McMahon (US Geological Survey) and Viveck Shandas (Portland State University) summarize important points on science communication.

Jerry McMahon (US Geological Survey) and Viveck Shandas (Portland State University) summarize important points on science communication.

Communicating Science: Advice for Scientists

Jerry McMahon (USGS) and Karen DeBaker, Communications Supervisor with Clean Water Services of Portland Oregon, offer communication advice for scientists.

Jerry McMahon (USGS) and Karen DeBaker, Communications Supervisor with Clean Water Services of Portland Oregon, offer communication advice for scientists.

How to Communicate Science?

Jerry McMahon (U.S. Geological Survey) and Viveck Shandas (Portland State University) discuss science communication.

Jerry McMahon (U.S. Geological Survey) and Viveck Shandas (Portland State University) discuss science communication.

PubTalk 12/2010 — Forecasting Volcanic Eruptions in Alaska
PubTalk 12/2010 — Forecasting Volcanic Eruptions in Alaska
PubTalk 12/2010 — Forecasting Volcanic Eruptions in Alaska

-- the contrasting stories of two recent spectacular eruptions

by Stephanie Prejean, USGS Alaska Volcano Observatory

 

PubTalk 11/2010 — Silicon, Software, and Science
PubTalk 11/2010 — Silicon, Software, and Science
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