Aerial image of Bahia de Guanica in Puerto Rico.
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Aerial image of Bahia de Guanica in Puerto Rico.
Map depicting Valle De Lajas and Río Loco drainage, Puerto Rico
Map depicting Valle De Lajas and Río Loco drainage, Puerto RicoMap depicting Valle De Lajas and Río Loco drainage, the westernmost zone of the study area. Pie charts summarizing Sr isotope mixing model results. River sediment sample locations are represented by an X, bedrock sampling locations by open circles. An infilled black rectangle shows Bahía de Guánica sediment sampling location (NS-01).
Map depicting Valle De Lajas and Río Loco drainage, Puerto Rico
Map depicting Valle De Lajas and Río Loco drainage, Puerto RicoMap depicting Valle De Lajas and Río Loco drainage, the westernmost zone of the study area. Pie charts summarizing Sr isotope mixing model results. River sediment sample locations are represented by an X, bedrock sampling locations by open circles. An infilled black rectangle shows Bahía de Guánica sediment sampling location (NS-01).
Electrical resistivity at lower-crustal depths (35 km) beneath the contiguous U.S. The architecture of the nation is revealed at this depth with warm colors marking active extension beneath the western U.S.
Electrical resistivity at lower-crustal depths (35 km) beneath the contiguous U.S. The architecture of the nation is revealed at this depth with warm colors marking active extension beneath the western U.S.
A moving image of dots across the USA that displays the installation of USMTArray stations.
A moving image of dots across the USA that displays the installation of USMTArray stations.
A lahar is a volcanic mudflow. Learn if you are if you are in a lahar hazard zone and how to evacuate to high ground. If you are in a lahar hazard zone and get a lahar alert - go now! Every second matters.
A lahar is a volcanic mudflow. Learn if you are if you are in a lahar hazard zone and how to evacuate to high ground. If you are in a lahar hazard zone and get a lahar alert - go now! Every second matters.
A well-traveled data logger used over the course of the USMTArray. Custom MT instruments purchased at the start of the USMTArray supported the 18 year effort.
A well-traveled data logger used over the course of the USMTArray. Custom MT instruments purchased at the start of the USMTArray supported the 18 year effort.
U.S. Drought Monitor Drought Conditions Map, National Weather Service Colorado River Basin Forecast Center, April 7, 2026
U.S. Drought Monitor Drought Conditions Map, National Weather Service Colorado River Basin Forecast Center, April 7, 2026Image for the USGS Colorado River Basin Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology (ASIST) Initiative, geonarrative about the intersection of water use for copper mining and historic drought in the Lower Colorado River Basin (primarily Arizona), April 7, 2026.
U.S. Drought Monitor Drought Conditions Map, National Weather Service Colorado River Basin Forecast Center, April 7, 2026
U.S. Drought Monitor Drought Conditions Map, National Weather Service Colorado River Basin Forecast Center, April 7, 2026Image for the USGS Colorado River Basin Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology (ASIST) Initiative, geonarrative about the intersection of water use for copper mining and historic drought in the Lower Colorado River Basin (primarily Arizona), April 7, 2026.
Collapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Collapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver and Mt. Logan Arete Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver and Mt. Logan Arete LandslidesCollapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver and Mt. Logan Arete Landslides
12-12-25 Mt. Vancouver and Mt. Logan Arete LandslidesCollapsed snow bridges on crevasse field on the Hubbard Glacier between McArthur Peak and Mt. King George. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Recent landslide on the east face of Mt. King George (3741 m) with clouds of dust from ongoing rockfall. Debris descended over 1500 m to the glacier below. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Recent landslide on the east face of Mt. King George (3741 m) with clouds of dust from ongoing rockfall. Debris descended over 1500 m to the glacier below. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large Runout
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large RunoutLarge landslide on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe is 1800 m wide, and material would have travelled approximately 6 km from the source area (triangular scar) in the background. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large Runout
12-12-25 Mt. King George Landslide with Large RunoutLarge landslide on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe is 1800 m wide, and material would have travelled approximately 6 km from the source area (triangular scar) in the background. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Large landslides on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe on the right is approximately 1000 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1900 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Large landslides on the southwest side of Mt. King George. The main debris lobe on the right is approximately 1000 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1900 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Seracs in an icefall on the east side of Mt. Vancouver (4812 m), toppled by shaking. Field of view is approximately 3.5 km wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Seracs in an icefall on the east side of Mt. Vancouver (4812 m), toppled by shaking. Field of view is approximately 3.5 km wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Landslides on the northeast side of Mt. King George with clouds of rock dust in the air caused by ongoing activity. Elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is at least 1700 m. Also note the numerous collapsed snow bridges on the glacier. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Landslides on the northeast side of Mt. King George with clouds of rock dust in the air caused by ongoing activity. Elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is at least 1700 m. Also note the numerous collapsed snow bridges on the glacier. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Landslides on the west side of Mt. King George. The central debris lobe is 500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Landslides on the west side of Mt. King George. The central debris lobe is 500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & Avalanches
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & AvalanchesLandslides and avalanches on the east side of McArthur Peak. The left-hand debris lobe is 1100 m wide, and the right-hand debris lobe is 1500 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1500 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & Avalanches
12-12-25 McArthur Peak East Face Landslides & AvalanchesLandslides and avalanches on the east side of McArthur Peak. The left-hand debris lobe is 1100 m wide, and the right-hand debris lobe is 1500 m wide. The elevation difference between the peak and the glacier is approximately 1500 m. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Snow avalanche on the north side of Mt. King George. The debris lobe is 1800 m long and runs up onto the hillside across the valley. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Snow avalanche on the north side of Mt. King George. The debris lobe is 1800 m long and runs up onto the hillside across the valley. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Snow avalanches in the valley on the east side of McArthur Peak. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Snow avalanches in the valley on the east side of McArthur Peak. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Large snow avalanche in valley east of McArthur Peak. Debris lobe is 1500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
Large snow avalanche in valley east of McArthur Peak. Debris lobe is 1500 m wide. Photo courtesy of Yukon Geological Survey.
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 ImageryLandsat 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.
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 ImageryLandsat 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.
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 GIFAnimation 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.
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 GIFAnimation 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.