Alaska Science Center Data Management staff organize, scan, and digitally archive physical data. Once published as part of a data release, the physical data are organized and placed into banker boxes, labeled with pertinent information, such as the data release DOI, and moved to a secure location.
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Physical data ready for archive
Alaska Science Center Data Management staff organize, scan, and digitally archive physical data. Once published as part of a data release, the physical data are organized and placed into banker boxes, labeled with pertinent information, such as the data release DOI, and moved to a secure location.
2025 Tracy Arm Landslide Overview Map
Overview map and location of the Tracy Arm landslide-generated tsunami event. The imagery is not current, and the South Sawyer Glacier has retreated over a kilometer from what is depicted.
Overview map and location of the Tracy Arm landslide-generated tsunami event. The imagery is not current, and the South Sawyer Glacier has retreated over a kilometer from what is depicted.
2025 Tracy Arm Landslide Aerial Photo Facing West
Oblique aerial photo of the August 10, 2025 landslide captured during a field reconnaissance overflight on August 13, 2025. Look direction is to the west.
Oblique aerial photo of the August 10, 2025 landslide captured during a field reconnaissance overflight on August 13, 2025. Look direction is to the west.
2025 Tracy Arm Landslide Source Area
Oblique aerial photo of the August 10, 2025 landslide source area captured during a field reconnaissance overflight on August 13, 2025. Look direction is approximately north.
Oblique aerial photo of the August 10, 2025 landslide source area captured during a field reconnaissance overflight on August 13, 2025. Look direction is approximately north.
2025 Tracy Arm Landslide Tsunami-Inundated Shoreline
Photo of tsunami-inundated shoreline at Williams Cove, near the mouth of Tracy Arm. Look direction is approximately north.
Photo of tsunami-inundated shoreline at Williams Cove, near the mouth of Tracy Arm. Look direction is approximately north.
2025 Tracy Arm Landslide Across the Fiord Facing North
Oblique aerial photo of the August 10, 2025 landslide taken from across the fiord during a field reconnaissance overflight on August 13, 2025. Look direction is approximately north.
Oblique aerial photo of the August 10, 2025 landslide taken from across the fiord during a field reconnaissance overflight on August 13, 2025. Look direction is approximately north.
Videos
August 5, 2025 — Lava flowing in the north vent
During a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight on the morning of August 5, geologists observed a lava pond within the north vent of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption. The pond was feeding a subterranean lava tube contained within the east side of the vent cone, toward the floor of Halema‘uma‘u crater.
During a USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight on the morning of August 5, geologists observed a lava pond within the north vent of the ongoing Kīlauea summit eruption. The pond was feeding a subterranean lava tube contained within the east side of the vent cone, toward the floor of Halema‘uma‘u crater.
M 8.8 Kamchatka Peninsula Earthquake ShakeMovie
Shakemovie animation showing seismic waves emanating from the magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake.
Shakemovie animation showing seismic waves emanating from the magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake.
A year since the Biscuit explosion… are animals leaving the park? (Yellowstone Monthly Update August 2025)
linkJust over one year ago, early morning visitors to Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool suddenly found themselves filming a spectacular event. The July 23, 2024 hydrothermal explosion threw material hundreds of feet high, including rocks that were a foot or more across.
A year since the Biscuit explosion… are animals leaving the park? (Yellowstone Monthly Update August 2025)
linkJust over one year ago, early morning visitors to Yellowstone’s Black Diamond Pool suddenly found themselves filming a spectacular event. The July 23, 2024 hydrothermal explosion threw material hundreds of feet high, including rocks that were a foot or more across.
Postfire debris flow in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area
A debris flow recorded by a USGS Landslide Monitoring Station in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area near Dayton, Wyoming. The flow was triggered by intense rainfall during a thunderstorm on the evening of July 15, 2025.
A debris flow recorded by a USGS Landslide Monitoring Station in the 2024 Elk Fire burn area near Dayton, Wyoming. The flow was triggered by intense rainfall during a thunderstorm on the evening of July 15, 2025.
Rainier seismic swarm update - July 14, 2025
In this video, Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) scientists Tyler Paladino and Alex Iezzi and Mount Rainier National Park Geologist Scott Beason provide an update on the earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier.
In this video, Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) scientists Tyler Paladino and Alex Iezzi and Mount Rainier National Park Geologist Scott Beason provide an update on the earthquake swarm at Mount Rainier.
Grand Prismatic Spring: Boiling, colorful, and full of bacteria! (Yellowstone Monthly Update - July 2025)
linkGrand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the US, and one of the largest in the world. The boiling lake was named for the spectacular array of colors along its rim.
Grand Prismatic Spring: Boiling, colorful, and full of bacteria! (Yellowstone Monthly Update - July 2025)
linkGrand Prismatic Spring is the largest hot spring in the US, and one of the largest in the world. The boiling lake was named for the spectacular array of colors along its rim.
Audio
Landers Rupture — Where they were
USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California
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.
Webcams
Madeira Beach
A coastal camera located on Medeira Beach, Florida near the Shoreline Island Resort.
A coastal camera located on Medeira Beach, Florida near the Shoreline Island Resort.
Johnston Ridge Observatory, Mount St. Helens
This static image is from a USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory research camera located at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, north of Mount St. Helens. The view is to the south. This camera is intended to assist the USGS with situational awareness. At times, clouds, rain, and snow obscure visibility.
This static image is from a USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory research camera located at the Johnston Ridge Observatory, north of Mount St. Helens. The view is to the south. This camera is intended to assist the USGS with situational awareness. At times, clouds, rain, and snow obscure visibility.
Most recent snapshot at Madeira Beach, Florida, Camera 2
Most recent snapshot from Camera 2 at Madeira Beach, Florida. Camera hosted by Shoreline Island Resort.
Most recent snapshot from Camera 2 at Madeira Beach, Florida. Camera hosted by Shoreline Island Resort.
Nuvuk video camera 2 dark image
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Nuvuk video camera 1 dark image
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Nuvuk video camera 2 bright image
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.
Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.