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A pale lavender deep-sea octopus found at Escanaba Trough Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities
Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities
Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities

The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast. 

The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast. 

A pale lavender deep-sea octopus found at Escanaba Trough Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities (AD)
Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities (AD)
Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities (AD)

The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast. 

The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast. 

Color photograph of lava lake August 18, 2022 — Timelapse of lava lake motion in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
August 18, 2022 — Timelapse of lava lake motion in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
August 18, 2022 — Timelapse of lava lake motion in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea

This time-lapse sequence is shown at 100x speed and shows the motion of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava enters the lake at the west end (bottom of image) and flow steadily towards the east end, where the crust is consumed along the lake margins. 

This time-lapse sequence is shown at 100x speed and shows the motion of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava enters the lake at the west end (bottom of image) and flow steadily towards the east end, where the crust is consumed along the lake margins. 

a curvy ridge of loose rocks and gravel sit in the foreground with a glacier in the background
A simple esker in Iceland
A simple esker in Iceland
Terrestrial Analog - Meet Kristen
Terrestrial Analog - Meet Kristen
a curvy ridge of loose rocks and gravel sit in the foreground with a glacier in the background
A simple esker in Iceland
A simple esker in Iceland
Terrestrial Analog - Meet Kristen

My name is Kristen Bennett. I'm at the Astrogeology Science Center and I've been there since 2018.

My name is Kristen Bennett. I'm at the Astrogeology Science Center and I've been there since 2018.

a curvy ridge of loose rocks and gravel sit in the foreground with a glacier in the background
A simple esker in Iceland
A simple esker in Iceland
Terrestrial Analog - Meet Lauren
Terrestrial Analog - Meet Lauren
a curvy ridge of loose rocks and gravel sit in the foreground with a glacier in the background
A simple esker in Iceland
A simple esker in Iceland
Terrestrial Analog - Meet Lauren

I'm Lauren Edgar. I'm a research geologist at the USGS astrogeology Science Center here in Flagstaff AZ

a curvy ridge of loose rocks and gravel sit in the foreground with a glacier in the background
A simple esker in Iceland
A simple esker in Iceland

I'm Lauren Edgar. I'm a research geologist at the USGS astrogeology Science Center here in Flagstaff AZ

Overlooking a river, equipment in foreground, tall trees around river area.
Storrie Lake Diversion nr Montezuma, NM
Storrie Lake Diversion nr Montezuma, NM
Storrie Lake Diversion nr Montezuma, NM

This is a webcam image of Storrie Lake Diversion nr Montezuma, NM downstream of Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire 

This is a webcam image of Storrie Lake Diversion nr Montezuma, NM downstream of Hermits Peak and Calf Canyon Fire 

Color photograph of crater floor Timelapse showing rise of Halema‘uma‘u crater floor
Timelapse showing rise of Halema‘uma‘u crater floor
Timelapse showing rise of Halema‘uma‘u crater floor

This timelapse sequence shows activity in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea, from March to August. The video shows the rise of the crater floor due to lava supplied beneath the surface crust, lifting the crater floor in an "endogenous" process. In addition, lava flows erupt sporadically and resurface portions of the crater floor.

This timelapse sequence shows activity in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea, from March to August. The video shows the rise of the crater floor due to lava supplied beneath the surface crust, lifting the crater floor in an "endogenous" process. In addition, lava flows erupt sporadically and resurface portions of the crater floor.

Angel Terrace, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park. Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for August 1, 2022 from Mammoth Hot Springs
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for August 1, 2022 from Mammoth Hot Springs
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for August 1, 2022 from Mammoth Hot Springs

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone in this monthly update for August 1, 2022. 

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone in this monthly update for August 1, 2022. 

July Public Lecture Thumbnail video intro image PubTalk-07/2022 - Mapping the World from Satellites
PubTalk-07/2022 - Mapping the World from Satellites
PubTalk-07/2022 - Mapping the World from Satellites

Mapping the World from Satellites Helping us understand Global Food & Water Security in the 21st Century

by USGS Research Geographer Prasad Thenkabail

Mapping the World from Satellites Helping us understand Global Food & Water Security in the 21st Century

by USGS Research Geographer Prasad Thenkabail

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EoE - Landsat Global Archive Consolidation thumbnail
EoE - Landsat Global Archive Consolidation thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 79 – Landsat Global Archive Consolidation
Eyes on Earth Episode 79 – Landsat Global Archive Consolidation
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EoE - Landsat Global Archive Consolidation thumbnail
EoE - Landsat Global Archive Consolidation thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 79 – Landsat Global Archive Consolidation

The Landsat archive at EROS contains an unparalleled 50 years of Earth observation data. But with earlier technologies, some Landsat scenes were collected and stored only by international ground receiving stations rather than in the central archive at EROS.

The Landsat archive at EROS contains an unparalleled 50 years of Earth observation data. But with earlier technologies, some Landsat scenes were collected and stored only by international ground receiving stations rather than in the central archive at EROS.

Most recent image of the Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO
Streamgage 09152500 Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO
Streamgage 09152500 Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO
Streamgage 09152500 Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09152500 Gunnison River near Grand Junction, CO.

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

Most recent image of the Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO
Streamgage 09034250 Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO
Streamgage 09034250 Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO
Streamgage 09034250 Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO

Webcam at USGS Streamgage 09034250 Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby, CO.

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

Satellite image with Eyes on Earth podcast logo on top
EoE - Landsat 50 Lookback thumbnail
EoE - Landsat 50 Lookback thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 78 - Landsat 50 Lookback
Eyes on Earth Episode 78 - Landsat 50 Lookback
Satellite image with Eyes on Earth podcast logo on top
EoE - Landsat 50 Lookback thumbnail
EoE - Landsat 50 Lookback thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 78 - Landsat 50 Lookback

Government officials and scientists had high hopes for Landsat when the first experimental satellite launched July 23, 1972. Those hopes were soon realized when imagery came back depicting features never before seen. Since then, an archive of imagery surpassing 10 million scenes has amassed at EROS, collected from eight different Landsat satellites.

Government officials and scientists had high hopes for Landsat when the first experimental satellite launched July 23, 1972. Those hopes were soon realized when imagery came back depicting features never before seen. Since then, an archive of imagery surpassing 10 million scenes has amassed at EROS, collected from eight different Landsat satellites.

Aerial image of storm waves along a Florida coastline Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral
Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral
Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral

El aumento de riesgos por inundaciones a lo largo de nuestras costas está causado por el cambio climático, el desarrollo urbano y la pérdida de hábitat.

El aumento de riesgos por inundaciones a lo largo de nuestras costas está causado por el cambio climático, el desarrollo urbano y la pérdida de hábitat.

Three USGS scientists sit on the back of a research vessel and prepare for a dive. Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys
Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys
Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys

Coral reefs are important for supporting biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection, but are in decline worldwide, primarily due to extreme heat waves and subsequent coral bleaching, in addition to other stressors.

Coral reefs are important for supporting biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection, but are in decline worldwide, primarily due to extreme heat waves and subsequent coral bleaching, in addition to other stressors.

Scuba divers underwater on sea floor working with equipment. Lauren Toth - Coral Restoration
Lauren Toth - Coral Restoration
Lauren Toth - Coral Restoration

The complex, three-dimensional reefs built by corals over hundreds to thousands of years provide invaluable ecosystem services to society—contributing billions of dollars per year to the global economy through shoreline protection, tourism, and habitat for biodiversity and fisheries.

The complex, three-dimensional reefs built by corals over hundreds to thousands of years provide invaluable ecosystem services to society—contributing billions of dollars per year to the global economy through shoreline protection, tourism, and habitat for biodiversity and fisheries.

Damage to Yellowstone National Park north entrance road due to June 2022 flooding Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for July 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for July 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for July 2022

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone volcano in this monthly update for July 1, 2022. 

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone volcano in this monthly update for July 1, 2022. 

Opening slide of speaker presentation. PubTalk-06/2022 - Keeping Tabs on the Volcanoes of the Last Frontier
PubTalk-06/2022 - Keeping Tabs on the Volcanoes of the Last Frontier
PubTalk-06/2022 - Keeping Tabs on the Volcanoes of the Last Frontier

Keeping Tabs on the Volcanoes of the Last Frontier

An Update from the Alaska Volcano Observatory

By Michelle Coombs, USGS Research Geologist 

Scientist-in-Charge, Alaska Volcano Observatory 

Keeping Tabs on the Volcanoes of the Last Frontier

An Update from the Alaska Volcano Observatory

By Michelle Coombs, USGS Research Geologist 

Scientist-in-Charge, Alaska Volcano Observatory 

a scientist sits on the edge of a boat on the ocean with an instrument submerged in a sample tube of water
Examining Water From a Submarine Groundwater Well
Examining Water From a Submarine Groundwater Well
Examining Water From a Submarine Groundwater Well

Dr. Christopher G. Smith pumps water from a submarine groundwater well on the seafloor through tubing to the R/V Halimeda and uses an instrument called a YSI to measure salinity and ensure the wells are working properly and producing groundwater.

Dr. Christopher G. Smith pumps water from a submarine groundwater well on the seafloor through tubing to the R/V Halimeda and uses an instrument called a YSI to measure salinity and ensure the wells are working properly and producing groundwater.

a scientist sits on the edge of a boat on the ocean with an instrument submerged in a sample tube of water
Examining Water From a Submarine Groundwater Well
Examining Water From a Submarine Groundwater Well
Examining Water From a Submarine Groundwater Well

Dr. Christopher G. Smith pumps water from a submarine groundwater well on the seafloor through tubing to the R/V Halimeda and uses an instrument called a YSI to measure salinity and ensure the wells are working properly and producing groundwater.

Dr. Christopher G. Smith pumps water from a submarine groundwater well on the seafloor through tubing to the R/V Halimeda and uses an instrument called a YSI to measure salinity and ensure the wells are working properly and producing groundwater.