USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California
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Landers Rupture — Where they were
USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California
Landers Rupture — Sue on what it felt like
USGS seismologist Susan Hough recalls what the 1992 Landers earthquake felt like from Pasadena, CA.
USGS seismologist Susan Hough recalls what the 1992 Landers earthquake felt like from Pasadena, CA.
Landers Rupture — Andy on using satellite data
USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the remote location of the 1992 Landers earthquake and how researchers were able to use satellite data to better see the quake’s impacts.
USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the remote location of the 1992 Landers earthquake and how researchers were able to use satellite data to better see the quake’s impacts.
Landers Rupture — Sue on her role after the earthquake and seismic monitoring in Southern CA
USGS seismologist Susan Hough talks about her role following the 1992 Landers earthquake and seismic monitoring stations in Southern California.
USGS seismologist Susan Hough talks about her role following the 1992 Landers earthquake and seismic monitoring stations in Southern California.
Landers Rupture — Scott on what it looked like
USGS field technician Scott Lydeen recalls what the aftermath of the 1992 Landers earthquake looked like.
USGS field technician Scott Lydeen recalls what the aftermath of the 1992 Landers earthquake looked like.
Landers Rupture — Sue on how monitoring networks evolved
USGS seismologist Susan Hough described the Southern California Seismic Network and how it was used for the 1992 Landers earthquake.
USGS seismologist Susan Hough described the Southern California Seismic Network and how it was used for the 1992 Landers earthquake.
Landers Rupture — Joan on little skull mountain
USGS seismologist Joan Gomberg recalls the earthquake on Little Skull Mountain related to the 1992 Landers earthquake.
USGS seismologist Joan Gomberg recalls the earthquake on Little Skull Mountain related to the 1992 Landers earthquake.
Landers Rupture — Andy on significance of the Landers earthquake
USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the significance of the 1992 Landers earthquake.
USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the significance of the 1992 Landers earthquake.
Landers Rupture — Sue on what we've learned since
USGS seismologist Susan Hough discusses what we’ve learned since the 1992 Landers earthquake.
USGS seismologist Susan Hough discusses what we’ve learned since the 1992 Landers earthquake.
Landers Rupture — Ruth on impact to San Andreas
USGS seismologist Ruth Harris talks about how the 1992 Landers earthquake caused concern for the San Andreas fault.
USGS seismologist Ruth Harris talks about how the 1992 Landers earthquake caused concern for the San Andreas fault.
Eyes on Earth Episode 24 - Wildfire Risk to Communities
The U.S. has plenty of data on wildfire risk. There are local and regional risk assessments, complex datasets like LANDFIRE and tracking tools like the EROS Fire Danger Monitor, as well as a host of resources and research projects devoted to the subject.
The U.S. has plenty of data on wildfire risk. There are local and regional risk assessments, complex datasets like LANDFIRE and tracking tools like the EROS Fire Danger Monitor, as well as a host of resources and research projects devoted to the subject.
Responding to Hurricanes, Floods and Droughts in North Carolina
North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.
North Carolina, like many years before, is responding to flooding in the East and drought in the West. Holly Weyers, USGS North Carolina Water Science Center Director, discusses these extreme events.
How far did the ash from Mount St. Helens travel?
Welcome to CoreFacts, where we're always short on time and big on science. I'm Brian Campbell. Today's question is …
How far did the ash from Mount St. Helens travel?
Welcome to CoreFacts, where we're always short on time and big on science. I'm Brian Campbell. Today's question is …
How far did the ash from Mount St. Helens travel?
Where did the name "Mount St. Helens" come from?
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