The November 2021 YVO Yellowstone Volcano update comes to you from a very snowy Norris Geyser Basin with a story about Porkchop Geyser’s 1989 explosion.
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November (2021) Yellowstone Volcano
The November 2021 YVO Yellowstone Volcano update comes to you from a very snowy Norris Geyser Basin with a story about Porkchop Geyser’s 1989 explosion.
November 1, 2021 — Kīlauea summit eruption
Eruptive activity continues in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. The west vent remains active with low fountaining in a slightly perched pond set within the cone. Lava pours through a short spillway into the lava lake. The base level of the pond fluctuates over the timespan of minutes.
Eruptive activity continues in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. The west vent remains active with low fountaining in a slightly perched pond set within the cone. Lava pours through a short spillway into the lava lake. The base level of the pond fluctuates over the timespan of minutes.
West vent fountain sequence, Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit—Nov. 1, 2021
West vent fountain sequence, Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit—Nov. 1, 2021A sequence of telephoto images of the west vent (spanning 4 seconds), within Halema‘uma‘u at Kīlauea summit. The west vent continues to produce low-level lava fountains (seen here), which are forming an elevated pond of lava within the spatter cone.
West vent fountain sequence, Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit—Nov. 1, 2021
West vent fountain sequence, Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea summit—Nov. 1, 2021A sequence of telephoto images of the west vent (spanning 4 seconds), within Halema‘uma‘u at Kīlauea summit. The west vent continues to produce low-level lava fountains (seen here), which are forming an elevated pond of lava within the spatter cone.
I Am A...Chiropterologist (Halloween Edition)
*Happy Halloween*
One year thermal camera time-lapse—Kīlauea summit
It has been one month since the new eruption began in Halema'uma'u. Over the past year at Kīlauea summit there has been a water lake and two eruptions within Halema'uma'u crater.
It has been one month since the new eruption began in Halema'uma'u. Over the past year at Kīlauea summit there has been a water lake and two eruptions within Halema'uma'u crater.
PubTalk-10/2021: Zombie Salmon and Ghost Moose
Zombie Salmon and Ghost Moose - The Spooky Implications of Climate Change
By Laura Thompson & Abigail Lynch, USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center
Zombie Salmon and Ghost Moose - The Spooky Implications of Climate Change
By Laura Thompson & Abigail Lynch, USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center
Rockfall, Cliff Retreat in Yosemite Valley since Last Glacial Maximum
Rockfall, Cliff Retreat in Yosemite Valley since Last Glacial MaximumThe granitic cliffs of Yosemite Valley produce frequent rockfalls, modifying the landscape but also posing risk to park visitors. Analyses of terrestrial lidar and historical structure-from-motion photogrammetry data provide relatively precise short-term (approximately 40 years) rates of rockfall and cliff retreat.
Rockfall, Cliff Retreat in Yosemite Valley since Last Glacial Maximum
Rockfall, Cliff Retreat in Yosemite Valley since Last Glacial MaximumThe granitic cliffs of Yosemite Valley produce frequent rockfalls, modifying the landscape but also posing risk to park visitors. Analyses of terrestrial lidar and historical structure-from-motion photogrammetry data provide relatively precise short-term (approximately 40 years) rates of rockfall and cliff retreat.
Image of the Week - Kilauea 2021
The volcanic activity of Kilauea continues on the island of Hawaii. The latest eruption began within Halema'uma'u Crater on September 29. The previous eruption just ended in May 2021. Before that, major lava flows covered the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island in 2018. This latest eruption included vigorous fountaining up to 50-60m high.
The volcanic activity of Kilauea continues on the island of Hawaii. The latest eruption began within Halema'uma'u Crater on September 29. The previous eruption just ended in May 2021. Before that, major lava flows covered the eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island in 2018. This latest eruption included vigorous fountaining up to 50-60m high.
Kīlauea summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater - October 2, 2021
Kīlauea summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater - October 2, 2021Eruptive activity continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. The west vent remains active with low fountaining in a slightly perched pond set within the cone. Lava pours through a short spillway into the lava lake.
Kīlauea summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater - October 2, 2021
Kīlauea summit eruption in Halemaʻumaʻu crater - October 2, 2021Eruptive activity continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. The west vent remains active with low fountaining in a slightly perched pond set within the cone. Lava pours through a short spillway into the lava lake.
Morning views of Halema‘uma‘u west vent & lava lake - October 23, 2021
Morning views of Halema‘uma‘u west vent & lava lake - October 23, 2021Morning views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater, at Kīlauea summit, on October 23, 2021. Variable west vent fountain heights are visible in this video, which is shown at 5 times speed.
Morning views of Halema‘uma‘u west vent & lava lake - October 23, 2021
Morning views of Halema‘uma‘u west vent & lava lake - October 23, 2021Morning views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater, at Kīlauea summit, on October 23, 2021. Variable west vent fountain heights are visible in this video, which is shown at 5 times speed.
Morning views of the eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - October 23, 2021
Morning views of the eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - October 23, 2021Morning views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater, at Kīlauea summit, on October 23, 2021. This view is from the south rim of the crater. Lava continues to erupt from a single vent on the western wall of the crater. Lava fountains within the cone and spills out of the cone opening, flowing east into the lake.
Morning views of the eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - October 23, 2021
Morning views of the eruption in Halema‘uma‘u - October 23, 2021Morning views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater, at Kīlauea summit, on October 23, 2021. This view is from the south rim of the crater. Lava continues to erupt from a single vent on the western wall of the crater. Lava fountains within the cone and spills out of the cone opening, flowing east into the lake.
Evaluating rockfall frequency from natural slopes (multiple methods)
Evaluating rockfall frequency from natural slopes (multiple methods)Understanding of rockfall frequency-magnitude relationships is important for managing rockfall hazards, but characterizing these relationships is a challenging problem due to limited data, limited access, and the difficulty of accurately dating historic rockfalls.
Evaluating rockfall frequency from natural slopes (multiple methods)
Evaluating rockfall frequency from natural slopes (multiple methods)Understanding of rockfall frequency-magnitude relationships is important for managing rockfall hazards, but characterizing these relationships is a challenging problem due to limited data, limited access, and the difficulty of accurately dating historic rockfalls.
USGS Outstanding in the Field, Episode 10, Bats
Welcome to the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area Outstanding in the Field podcast series that tells stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.
Welcome to the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area Outstanding in the Field podcast series that tells stories about our science, our adventures, and our efforts to better understand fish and wildlife and the ecosystems that support them.
Active west vent in Halema‘uma‘u—October 15, 2021
A telephoto image of the the west vent taken on the morning of October 15, during an HVO helicopter overflight of Kīlauea summit. Low lava fountaining activity continues from the vent in the western wall of Halema‘uma‘u.
A telephoto image of the the west vent taken on the morning of October 15, during an HVO helicopter overflight of Kīlauea summit. Low lava fountaining activity continues from the vent in the western wall of Halema‘uma‘u.
Different views of an eruption from two predictable geysers
Different views of an eruption from two predictable geysersDifferent views of an eruption from two predictable geysers. (a, c) Graphs showing water temperatures recorded by data loggers stationed near Beehive and Old Faithful Geysers, respectively. These data loggers were deployed by the Yellowstone Geology Program, configured to capture temperatures at one-minute intervals (indicated by blue dots).
Different views of an eruption from two predictable geysers
Different views of an eruption from two predictable geysersDifferent views of an eruption from two predictable geysers. (a, c) Graphs showing water temperatures recorded by data loggers stationed near Beehive and Old Faithful Geysers, respectively. These data loggers were deployed by the Yellowstone Geology Program, configured to capture temperatures at one-minute intervals (indicated by blue dots).
Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea summit eruption—October 15, 2021
Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea summit eruption—October 15, 2021The Kīlauea summit eruption continues within Halema‘uma‘u, in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This photo of the lava lake was taken this morning, October 15, 2021, during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory eruption overflight. The vent in the western crater wall (center) continues to supply lava into the lava lake.
Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea summit eruption—October 15, 2021
Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea summit eruption—October 15, 2021The Kīlauea summit eruption continues within Halema‘uma‘u, in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This photo of the lava lake was taken this morning, October 15, 2021, during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory eruption overflight. The vent in the western crater wall (center) continues to supply lava into the lava lake.
Halema‘uma‘u Lave Lake—October 15, 2021
The eruption within Halema‘uma‘u continues. Lava fountaining from the western vent (center) feeds a rising lava lake. Activity has decreased over the past week and much of the eastern half of the lake surface (seen here in the foreground) has cooled and formed a solid crust.
The eruption within Halema‘uma‘u continues. Lava fountaining from the western vent (center) feeds a rising lava lake. Activity has decreased over the past week and much of the eastern half of the lake surface (seen here in the foreground) has cooled and formed a solid crust.
Kīlauea summit eruption - October 15, 2021
This overview photo of the Halema‘uma‘u lava lake was captured around noon on Friday, October 15, 2021, from the northwest rim of the crater. The western fissure (lower right) continues to erupt lava into the west side of the lava lake (right). The east side of the lake (left) is mostly stagnated and solidified on the surface.
This overview photo of the Halema‘uma‘u lava lake was captured around noon on Friday, October 15, 2021, from the northwest rim of the crater. The western fissure (lower right) continues to erupt lava into the west side of the lava lake (right). The east side of the lake (left) is mostly stagnated and solidified on the surface.
Kīlauea summit overflight - October 15, 2021
A morning overflight of Kīlauea summit on October 15, 2021, provided aerial views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u. Lava erupts from a single vent on the western wall of the crater. The vent has a spatter cone around it, with an opening to the east from which lava flows into the lava lake.
A morning overflight of Kīlauea summit on October 15, 2021, provided aerial views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u. Lava erupts from a single vent on the western wall of the crater. The vent has a spatter cone around it, with an opening to the east from which lava flows into the lava lake.
Research Vessel Annie and Remotely Operated Vehicle Yogi
Research Vessel Annie and Remotely Operated Vehicle YogiResearch Vessel Annie and Remotely Operated Vehicle Yogi. a) R/V Annie on Yellowstone Lake operated by the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration. Image Rob Harris, OSU. b) ROV Yogi with GFOE President Dave Lovalvo. Image Todd Gregory, GFOE. C) ROV Yogi and 1-m heat flow probe. This pr
Research Vessel Annie and Remotely Operated Vehicle Yogi
Research Vessel Annie and Remotely Operated Vehicle YogiResearch Vessel Annie and Remotely Operated Vehicle Yogi. a) R/V Annie on Yellowstone Lake operated by the Global Foundation for Ocean Exploration. Image Rob Harris, OSU. b) ROV Yogi with GFOE President Dave Lovalvo. Image Todd Gregory, GFOE. C) ROV Yogi and 1-m heat flow probe. This pr
Scientist collects data—Kīlauea eruption overflight—Oct. 15, 2021
Scientist collects data—Kīlauea eruption overflight—Oct. 15, 2021Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists make observations and collect data during Kīlauea eruption overflights. The data collected is used to construct updated topographic and thermal maps of the lava lake surface and surrounding area.
Scientist collects data—Kīlauea eruption overflight—Oct. 15, 2021
Scientist collects data—Kīlauea eruption overflight—Oct. 15, 2021Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists make observations and collect data during Kīlauea eruption overflights. The data collected is used to construct updated topographic and thermal maps of the lava lake surface and surrounding area.