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Seeing is believing: Livestream video monitoring of Hawaiian eruptions Seeing is believing: Livestream video monitoring of Hawaiian eruptions

Livestream video has become a crucial tool for volcano monitoring in recent years, building upon the use of webcam snapshots that have been common for the past two decades. In Hawaii, livestream video was first tested in 2018, and today, livestream video is a vital tool for the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and partner agencies (National Park Service and Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense) as...
Authors
Matthew R. Patrick, Ken Hon, William Tollett, Thomas-Jon Kekoa Hiroaki Hoomanawanui, Katie Mulliken, Tim R. Orr, Michael P. Poland, Kevan Kamibayashi, S. Miki Warren, Seth Swaney, Edward F. Younger, Albert Kamakeʻeaina, Steven Fuke, R. Lopaka Lee, Michael H. Zoeller, Scott R Horvath

I am a...Science careers book for kids, part 2 I am a...Science careers book for kids, part 2

This book is an illustrative guide designed to introduce young minds to the exciting world of geologic hazards science careers. From geomorphologist to volcanologist, this book showcases a variety of science-based professions through fun and engaging activities. Each section of the book features a different science career and includes information about how the job got its name and what a...
Authors
Steven Sobieszczyk

I Am A...Science careers book for kids I Am A...Science careers book for kids

This activity book is an illustrative guide designed to introduce young minds about the exciting world of science careers. From ichthyologists to wildlife biologists, this book showcases a variety of science-based professions through fun and engaging activities. Each section of the book features a different science career and includes information about how the job got its name and what a...
Authors
Steven Sobieszczyk, Suzanna C. Soileau, Annie Scott

Landsat eyes help guard the world's forests Landsat eyes help guard the world's forests

Summary The Landsat program is a joint effort between the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), but the partner agencies have distinct roles. NASA develops remote-sensing instruments and spacecraft, launches satellites, and validates their performance in orbit. The USGS owns and operates Landsat satellites in space and manages their...
Authors
Jon Campbell
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