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December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit eruption reference map December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit eruption reference map
Kīlauea summit eruption reference map showing the location of current and previous lake activity
December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit interferogram December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit interferogram
This “interferogram” was created from satellite radar data acquired over Kīlauea Volcano on December 6 and 21 (at 6 PM HST each day). The colored fringes show ground deformation that occurred during that 15-day period. Each fringe is equivalent to about 1.55 cm (0.6 in) of ground deformation towards or away from the satellite.
December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit eruption lava lake depth map December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit eruption lava lake depth map
Kīlauea summit eruption lava lake depth map generated from December 21, 2020 imagery
December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit eruption thermal map December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit eruption thermal map
December 21, 2020—Kīlauea summit eruption thermal map constructed from aerial imagery
Bathymetric map, surface area, and capacity of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, northeastern Oklahoma, 2019 Bathymetric map, surface area, and capacity of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, northeastern Oklahoma, 2019
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Grand River Dam Authority, completed a high-resolution multibeam bathymetric survey to compute a new area and capacity table for Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees in northeastern Oklahoma. Area and capacity tables identify the relation between the elevation of the water surface and the volume of water that can be impounded at each...
Geologic map and borehole stratigraphy of Hinkley Valley and vicinity, San Bernardino County, California Geologic map and borehole stratigraphy of Hinkley Valley and vicinity, San Bernardino County, California
Hinkley Valley, in the central to western Mojave Desert of southeastern California, has a long historical record owing to its position as a crossroads for rail and road traffic and its position adjacent to the Mojave River. Subflow in the Mojave River provided groundwater recharge that maintained water consumption and demand by way of shallow wells for local agriculture in the valley...
Geologic map of Jezero crater and the Nili Planum region, Mars Geologic map of Jezero crater and the Nili Planum region, Mars
The cratered highlands located northwest of Isidis Planitia have been recognized as one of the best preserved Noachian landscapes currently exposed on Mars; the area hosts a record of diverse surface processes, diagenesis, and aqueous alteration. This region has consistently been considered a high priority for landed-mission exploration and includes the anticipated landing site of the...
Predicted pH of groundwater in the Mississippi River Valley alluvial and Claiborne aquifers, south-central United States Predicted pH of groundwater in the Mississippi River Valley alluvial and Claiborne aquifers, south-central United States
Regional aquifers in the Mississippi embayment are the principal sources of water used for public and domestic supply, irrigation, and industrial uses throughout the region. An understanding of how water quality varies spatially, temporally, and with depth are critical aspects to ensuring long-term sustainable use of these resources. A boosted regression tree (BRT) model was used by the...
November 23, 2020—Kīlauea 2018 lower East Rift Zone lava flow thicknesses November 23, 2020—Kīlauea 2018 lower East Rift Zone lava flow thicknesses
Final map of Kīlauea 2018 lower East Rift Zone lava flow thicknesses
Bedrock geologic map of the 15' Sleetmute A-2 quadrangle, southwestern Alaska Bedrock geologic map of the 15' Sleetmute A-2 quadrangle, southwestern Alaska
Twelve unnamed, bedrock stratigraphic units are recognized within the Sleetmute A-2 1:63,360-scale quadrangle of southwestern Alaska. These units range in age from late(?) Proterozoic through Devonian and can be divided into two distinct facies belts: (1) a southern facies of dominantly shallow-water platform carbonate and minor siliciclastic rocks (including Early Ordovician–Early...
Surficial geologic map of the Spirit Mountain SE and part of the Spirit Mountain NE 7.5' quadrangles, Nevada and Arizona Surficial geologic map of the Spirit Mountain SE and part of the Spirit Mountain NE 7.5' quadrangles, Nevada and Arizona
This geologic map includes a trove of stratigraphic and geomorphic information that chronicles the inception and evolution of the lower Colorado River. The map area is located near the south end of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area about 80 km (50 mi) downstream from Hoover Dam. It spans parts of northwestern Arizona and southern Nevada near the south end of Cottonwood Valley. The...
Geologic map of the greater Portland metropolitan area and surrounding region, Oregon and Washington Geologic map of the greater Portland metropolitan area and surrounding region, Oregon and Washington
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro Metropolitan Area (metro area) has great scenic, natural, and cultural resources and is the major economic hub of Oregon. The metro area is subject to a variety of geologic hazards. Underthrusting of the oceanic plate along the Cascadia plate boundary fault, or megathrust, deforms the leading edge of North America and produces earthquakes on the...