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Mount Baker's Carmelo Crater at the summit is breached by Roosevelt Glacier, view to the southeast, Washington.
Mount Baker's Carmelo Crater at the summit is breached by Roosevelt Glacier, view to the southeast, Washington.
Cars damaged by the tsunami in Fagasa, American Samoa. The tsunami hit the island on Sept. 29, 2009.
Cars damaged by the tsunami in Fagasa, American Samoa. The tsunami hit the island on Sept. 29, 2009.
The water from the tsunami that hit American Samoa on September 29, 2009 was strong enough to destroy homes and move large objects, such as the boulder pictured here.
The water from the tsunami that hit American Samoa on September 29, 2009 was strong enough to destroy homes and move large objects, such as the boulder pictured here.
Only the foundation of a house in Fagasa, American Samoa remains after the tsunami hit on Sept. 29, 2009.
Only the foundation of a house in Fagasa, American Samoa remains after the tsunami hit on Sept. 29, 2009.
Roof moved into the ocean in Fagasa, American Samoa following the tsunami that hit the island on Sept. 29, 2009.
Roof moved into the ocean in Fagasa, American Samoa following the tsunami that hit the island on Sept. 29, 2009.
Sediment inundated a building in Pago Pago, American Samoa as a result of a Tsunami that struck the coast on Sept. 29, 2009.
Sediment inundated a building in Pago Pago, American Samoa as a result of a Tsunami that struck the coast on Sept. 29, 2009.
USGS oceanographer Bruce Jaffe standing next to a boat thrown ashore in Pago Pago, American Samoa by the tsunami that hit the island on Sept. 29, 2009.
USGS oceanographer Bruce Jaffe standing next to a boat thrown ashore in Pago Pago, American Samoa by the tsunami that hit the island on Sept. 29, 2009.
Marie Chan Kau, a staff member at American Samoa Community College and a member of the International Tsunami Survey Team, points to the maximum water level reached by the tsunami that struck American Samoa on Sept. 29, 2009. This spot, found in Fagasa, American Samoa, is about about 10 meters above sea level.
Marie Chan Kau, a staff member at American Samoa Community College and a member of the International Tsunami Survey Team, points to the maximum water level reached by the tsunami that struck American Samoa on Sept. 29, 2009. This spot, found in Fagasa, American Samoa, is about about 10 meters above sea level.
Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.
Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.
Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.
Zeiss Jena 010B Theodolite for making absolute measurements at Boulder magnetic observatory.
Collected from more than 1000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, this fragile brittle star clings to a soft coral. These deep-sea coral ecosystems ar biodiversity hot-spots in the deep ocean, but they are also vulnerable to climate change issues such as increased temperature and ocean acidification.
Collected from more than 1000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, this fragile brittle star clings to a soft coral. These deep-sea coral ecosystems ar biodiversity hot-spots in the deep ocean, but they are also vulnerable to climate change issues such as increased temperature and ocean acidification.
Fire Island, NY sand dunes with protective sand fencing
Fire Island, NY sand dunes with protective sand fencing
A myriad of plants can be seen from above in this photograph taken at the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Acquired in 2009, the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been an area that multiple USGS PIERC researchers study in, including Dr. Steven C.
A myriad of plants can be seen from above in this photograph taken at the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Acquired in 2009, the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park has been an area that multiple USGS PIERC researchers study in, including Dr. Steven C.
Shorebirds on the shoreline on a Fire Island, NY beach
Shorebirds on the shoreline on a Fire Island, NY beach
Fire Island, New York shoreline
Ocean side homes on Fire Island, New York
Ocean side homes on Fire Island, New York
Jon Evans (GaWSC) making a bridge board streamflow measurement at 02207335 Yellow River at Gees Mill Road, near Milstead, GA.
Jon Evans (GaWSC) making a bridge board streamflow measurement at 02207335 Yellow River at Gees Mill Road, near Milstead, GA.
Paul Ankcorn (GaWSC) inspecting the streamgage 02207120 Yellow River at GA 124, near Lithonia, GA.
Paul Ankcorn (GaWSC) inspecting the streamgage 02207120 Yellow River at GA 124, near Lithonia, GA.
Jeff Fox using a theodolite at the Boulder geomagnetic observatory.
Jeff Fox using a theodolite at the Boulder geomagnetic observatory.
Shishaldin Volcano at sunset. Shishaldin is on Unimak Island, part of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.
Shishaldin Volcano at sunset. Shishaldin is on Unimak Island, part of Izembek National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska.
Protected Species Observer aboard CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent
Protected Species Observer aboard CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent