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Photos, videos, audio files, and webcam photos described and linked on this webpage come from a wide variety of USGS science activities and presentations done by USGS Science Center staff members in the Region 7: Upper Colorado Basin. The "View All" link buttons at the bottom of the sections on this page lead to webpages containing links to additional multimedia files.

Images

GIF of radar backscatter satellite imagery showing the change in surface roughness before and after the earthquake
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery GIF
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery GIF
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery GIF

Animation of Sentinel-1 radar backscatter satellite imagery from November 28th and December 9th, 2025, showing the changes in surface roughness after the M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake. The lighter regions have rougher surface areas. The colored points correspond to preliminary mapping of potential mass movements.

Animation of Sentinel-1 radar backscatter satellite imagery from November 28th and December 9th, 2025, showing the changes in surface roughness after the M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake. The lighter regions have rougher surface areas. The colored points correspond to preliminary mapping of potential mass movements.

Landsat image showing landslide points in snowy mountains
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery
2025 M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake-Triggered Landslides and Snow Avalanches Satellite Imagery

Landsat 9 true color, pan-sharpened satellite image collected on December 10, 2025, showing landslides triggered by the M7.0 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake on the slopes of Mount King George. Landslide points were mapped from SAR change detection.

Schematic flowchart showing relations between porphyry copper mining, drought, water resources, ecosystems, health, and economic factors in the Lower Colorado River Basin and adjoining areas
Flowchart showing relations between porphyry copper mining, drought, water resources, and economic effects
Flowchart showing relations between porphyry copper mining, drought, water resources, and economic effects
Damage caused by mudflows into Flat Creek near the Garren Creek Fire Station. Some of the initiating landslides are visible in the distance, upper left of photo.
Damage caused by mudflows into Flat Creek near the Garren Creek Fire Station. - 10/17/2024
Damage caused by mudflows into Flat Creek near the Garren Creek Fire Station. - 10/17/2024
Damage caused by mudflows into Flat Creek near the Garren Creek Fire Station. - 10/17/2024

Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 33’ 21.75” N, Longitude: 82° 19’ 0.9” W

Date: 10/17/24

Caption: Damage caused by mudflows into Flat Creek near the Garren Creek Fire Station. Some of the initiating landslides are visible in the distance, upper left of photo.

Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response 

Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 33’ 21.75” N, Longitude: 82° 19’ 0.9” W

Date: 10/17/24

Caption: Damage caused by mudflows into Flat Creek near the Garren Creek Fire Station. Some of the initiating landslides are visible in the distance, upper left of photo.

Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response 

Aerial view of landslide amongst green trees
Damage caused by a large mudflow in Buck Creek near Marion, NC. - 10/17/2024
Damage caused by a large mudflow in Buck Creek near Marion, NC. - 10/17/2024
Damage caused by a large mudflow in Buck Creek near Marion, NC. - 10/17/2024

Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 44’ 16.08” N Longitude: 82° 8’ 20.04” W

Date: 10/17/24

Caption: Damage caused by a large mudflow in Buck Creek near Marion, NC.

Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response

Coordinates of photographer: Latitude: 35° 44’ 16.08” N Longitude: 82° 8’ 20.04” W

Date: 10/17/24

Caption: Damage caused by a large mudflow in Buck Creek near Marion, NC.

Taken during Hurricane Helene LASER response

Videos

Bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

USGS researchers and collaborators are currently studying the grazing behavior of bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park to determine the effects of ungulates on vegetation in the park. These studies will support park managers in maintaining healthy bison herds, conserving critical habitat, and sustaining outdoor recreation.

USGS researchers and collaborators are currently studying the grazing behavior of bison in Theodore Roosevelt National Park to determine the effects of ungulates on vegetation in the park. These studies will support park managers in maintaining healthy bison herds, conserving critical habitat, and sustaining outdoor recreation.

Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Bird Movements

The fourth webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on movement of bird species associated with Great Basin terminal lake ecosystems. Cory Overton of the Western Ecological Research Center gives an overview of the USGS bird movement monitoring strategy and presents results from the 2024 field season.

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Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Water-Quality Monitoring of Great Basin Terminal Lake Ecosystems
Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Water-Quality Monitoring of Great Basin Terminal Lake Ecosystems

The third webinar in the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series is on water-quality monitoring of Great Basin terminal lake ecosystems. Christine Rumsey of the Utah Water Science Center and Casie Smith of the Oregon Water Science Center give an overview of the USGS water-quality monitoring strategy and present results from the 2024 field season.

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Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Physical and Chemical Monitoring in Support of Water Budgets of Select Great Basin Saline Lakes
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Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Project Overview
Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series: Project Overview

Allison Shipp, Deputy Regional Director for Science and Research and Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Project Manager, kicked off the Fall 2024 webinar series. This presentation gives an overview of the project and introduces topics that will be covered by the USGS research team throughout the webinar series.

USGS NEIC Earthquake Response

At the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), our team locates and researches earthquakes to provide information on how to reduce risk from earthquakes.

At the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC), our team locates and researches earthquakes to provide information on how to reduce risk from earthquakes.

Audio

Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 5 artwork
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 5 artwork
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 5 artwork
Outstanding in the Field (Ep 5): Fish in the Grand Canyon
Outstanding in the Field (Ep 5): Fish in the Grand Canyon
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 5 artwork
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 5 artwork
Ecosystems Podcast Series Episode 5 artwork
Outstanding in the Field (Ep 5): Fish in the Grand Canyon

The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, a series of stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand our fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them. In this episode we describe some of the one-of-a-kind native fish species that call the Grand Canyon segment of the Colorado River home.

The USGS Ecosystems Mission Area brings you Outstanding in the Field, a series of stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand our fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them. In this episode we describe some of the one-of-a-kind native fish species that call the Grand Canyon segment of the Colorado River home.

Webcams

Looking at hot spring with high cliffs in the background
Biscuit Basin webcam
Biscuit Basin webcam
Biscuit Basin webcam

The camera view is north-northwest from the Biscuit Basin boardwalk looking at Black Diamond Pool, which is in the foreground (the tilted viewing angle is due to the slope of the boardwalk).

The camera view is north-northwest from the Biscuit Basin boardwalk looking at Black Diamond Pool, which is in the foreground (the tilted viewing angle is due to the slope of the boardwalk).

Eagle Lake South 12 Webcam west of Alto, NM
Eagle Lake South 12, NM Webcam
Eagle Lake South 12, NM Webcam
Eagle Lake South 12, NM Webcam

This is a webcam near the Eagle Lake South 12 streamgage (USGS Site: 332307105445130) west of Alto, New Mexico. Still images are collected every five minutes and available as a timelapse of the previous 30-day period.

This is a webcam near the Eagle Lake South 12 streamgage (USGS Site: 332307105445130) west of Alto, New Mexico. Still images are collected every five minutes and available as a timelapse of the previous 30-day period.

Latest webcam image at Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood streamgage
Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood
Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood
Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood

This is a webcam located near the Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood, NM streamgage (USGS Site: 08387000). Still images are collected every five minutes and available as a timelapse of the previous 30-day period. 

This is a webcam located near the Rio Ruidoso at Hollywood, NM streamgage (USGS Site: 08387000). Still images are collected every five minutes and available as a timelapse of the previous 30-day period. 

Most recent image of the Colorado River near Cameo, CO
Colorado River near Cameo, CO (09095500)
Colorado River near Cameo, CO (09095500)
Colorado River near Cameo, CO (09095500)

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09095500 Colorado River near Cameo, CO.

Visit Water Data For the Nation to get current data for this site.

Most recent image of the Colorado River above Glenwood Springs
Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO (09071750)
Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO (09071750)
Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO (09071750)

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09071750 Colorado River above Glenwood Springs, CO.

Visit Water Data For the Nation to get current data for this site.

Landscape view showing flat area with bushes, mud, dirt, and river in the background.
Pecos River Near Roswell, NM
Pecos River Near Roswell, NM
Pecos River Near Roswell, NM

This is a webcam image of the Pecos River near Roswell, New Mexico - Site #334716104175400

This is a webcam image of the Pecos River near Roswell, New Mexico - Site #334716104175400

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