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Video close-up of the fumaroles on the north side of Halema‘uma‘u
Video close-up of the fumaroles on the north side of Halema‘uma‘u
Video close-up of the fumaroles on the north side of Halema‘uma‘u

This sequence captured on August 31 begins with a close-up of the fumaroles on the north side of Halema‘uma‘u, then shows a broader view of the crater with the water pond at the bottom and a close-up of steaming and ripples on the water surface. USGS video by M. Patrick, 08-31-2019.

This sequence captured on August 31 begins with a close-up of the fumaroles on the north side of Halema‘uma‘u, then shows a broader view of the crater with the water pond at the bottom and a close-up of steaming and ripples on the water surface. USGS video by M. Patrick, 08-31-2019.

USGS wildlife biologist, piloting an unmanned aerial system (UAS)
USGS wildlife biologist piloting an UAS for use in walrus survey
USGS wildlife biologist piloting an UAS for use in walrus survey
USGS wildlife biologist piloting an UAS for use in walrus survey

USGS wildlife biologist, Anthony Fischbach, piloting an unmanned aerial system (UAS) for use in surveying walruses while they rest on shore.  The UAS is flown above 300 feet altitude such that it enables survey data collection with minimal risk to the walruses.

USGS wildlife biologist, Anthony Fischbach, piloting an unmanned aerial system (UAS) for use in surveying walruses while they rest on shore.  The UAS is flown above 300 feet altitude such that it enables survey data collection with minimal risk to the walruses.

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Another timelapse view of the summit water pond
Another timelapse view of the summit water pond
Another timelapse view of the summit water pond

This timelapse video covers about 30 minutes of activity at the water pond in Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea. Water appears to be flowing into the pond from several locations, including the southern boundary (right side in this image). A small amount of material is also seen floating on the surface at the eastern end of the pond (top of image).

This timelapse video covers about 30 minutes of activity at the water pond in Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea. Water appears to be flowing into the pond from several locations, including the southern boundary (right side in this image). A small amount of material is also seen floating on the surface at the eastern end of the pond (top of image).

view of landscape of river with cottonwood galleries in background and tent in foreground
Flora and Fauna - Cottonwoods Galleries
Flora and Fauna - Cottonwoods Galleries
Flora and Fauna - Cottonwoods Galleries

Both Powell’s crew and this year’s modern expedition camped along the river with views of cottonwood galleries. 

Both Powell’s crew and this year’s modern expedition camped along the river with views of cottonwood galleries. 

scientists holding a test tube with aquatic insects.
Flora and Fauna - Emerging Aquatic Insects
Flora and Fauna - Emerging Aquatic Insects
Flora and Fauna - Emerging Aquatic Insects

USGS scientists collected the adult life stage of emerging aquatic insects each evening of the recent Sesquicentennial Colorado River Exploring Expedition.

USGS scientists collected the adult life stage of emerging aquatic insects each evening of the recent Sesquicentennial Colorado River Exploring Expedition.

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HVO measures water table at Keller Well
HVO measures water table at Keller Well
HVO measures water table at Keller Well

HVO field engineers and staff conducted quarterly work at a deep borehole, known as the Keller Well, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano today (Sept. 24). They lowered a sensor into the well to measure the distance between the ground surface and the top of the water table, which was 505 m (1657 ft) below the ground surface today.

HVO field engineers and staff conducted quarterly work at a deep borehole, known as the Keller Well, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano today (Sept. 24). They lowered a sensor into the well to measure the distance between the ground surface and the top of the water table, which was 505 m (1657 ft) below the ground surface today.

Pacific walruses in water jousting with their tusks, Alaska
Pacific walruses in water jousting with their tusks, Alaska
Pacific walruses in water jousting with their tusks, Alaska
Pacific walruses in water jousting with their tusks, Alaska

Pacific walruses jousting with their tusks on the eastern shore of the Chukchi Sea, Alaska  (Photo taken during USGS research efforts permitted under US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit No. MA801652-7.)

Pacific walruses jousting with their tusks on the eastern shore of the Chukchi Sea, Alaska  (Photo taken during USGS research efforts permitted under US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit No. MA801652-7.)

Pacific walruses on beach and in water, Alaska
Pacific walruses on beach and in water, Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Pacific walruses on beach and in water, Chukchi Sea, Alaska
Pacific walruses on beach and in water, Chukchi Sea, Alaska

Pacific walruses resting on the beach of the eastern shore of the Chukchi Sea (Photo taken during USGS research efforts permitted under US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit No. MA801652-7.)

Pacific walruses resting on the beach of the eastern shore of the Chukchi Sea (Photo taken during USGS research efforts permitted under US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit No. MA801652-7.)

Florida waterfront with storm-tide sensor attached to piling
Scientists track Hurricane Dorian effects on Low Country Coast
Scientists track Hurricane Dorian effects on Low Country Coast
Scientists track Hurricane Dorian effects on Low Country Coast

A storm-tide sensor deployed on Florida's Indian River Lagoon, at Indian River Drive in St. Lucie County, on Aug. 30, 2019 in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. NOTE: Though the story is about the Carolinas, the photo is from Florida. No photos of the Carolinas deployment were available at the time this story was published.

A storm-tide sensor deployed on Florida's Indian River Lagoon, at Indian River Drive in St. Lucie County, on Aug. 30, 2019 in preparation for Hurricane Dorian. NOTE: Though the story is about the Carolinas, the photo is from Florida. No photos of the Carolinas deployment were available at the time this story was published.

USGS biologist piloting an UAS for Pacific walrus survey, Alaska
USGS biologist piloting an UAS for Pacific walrus survey, Alaska
USGS biologist piloting an UAS for Pacific walrus survey, Alaska
USGS biologist piloting an UAS for Pacific walrus survey, Alaska

USGS wildlife biologist, Anthony Fischbach, piloting an unmanned aerial system (UAS) for use in surveying walruses while they rest on shore.  The UAS is flown above 300 feet altitude such that it enables survey data collection with minimal risk to the walruses.

USGS wildlife biologist, Anthony Fischbach, piloting an unmanned aerial system (UAS) for use in surveying walruses while they rest on shore.  The UAS is flown above 300 feet altitude such that it enables survey data collection with minimal risk to the walruses.

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Video of circulation in the Halema‘uma‘u water pond
Video of circulation in the Halema‘uma‘u water pond
Video of circulation in the Halema‘uma‘u water pond

This timelapse video covers about 25 minutes and shows the circulation in the water pond in Halema‘uma‘u. There appears to be an influx of water along the southern shoreline (right side in this image). A broader eastward flow of water (towards the top of the image) is evident. The video is shown twice.

This timelapse video covers about 25 minutes and shows the circulation in the water pond in Halema‘uma‘u. There appears to be an influx of water along the southern shoreline (right side in this image). A broader eastward flow of water (towards the top of the image) is evident. The video is shown twice.

Map of North America showing locations where white-nose syndrome has been detected.
White-nose syndrome occurrence map - by year (2019)
White-nose syndrome occurrence map - by year (2019)
White-nose syndrome occurrence map - by year (2019)

White-nose syndrome (WNS) has continued to spread rapidly. Bats with white-nose syndrome have been confirmed in 33 states and seven Canadian provinces as of August 2019.

White-nose syndrome (WNS) has continued to spread rapidly. Bats with white-nose syndrome have been confirmed in 33 states and seven Canadian provinces as of August 2019.

Windfarm at Quinhagak, Alaska.
Windfarm at Quinhagak, Alaska.
Windfarm at Quinhagak, Alaska.
Windfarm at Quinhagak, Alaska.

Windfarm at Quinhagak, Alaska. In this photo, the telephone poles are leaning due to permafrost thaw.

Windfarm at Quinhagak, Alaska. In this photo, the telephone poles are leaning due to permafrost thaw.

Overflight of Kīlauea summit
Overflight of Kīlauea summit
Overflight of Kīlauea summit

Another day of clear weather provided good views of the water pond in Halema‘uma‘u at Kīlauea's summit. No significant changes were observed, and the thermal camera showed the water surface is still about 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit). USGS video by M. Patrick.

Another day of clear weather provided good views of the water pond in Halema‘uma‘u at Kīlauea's summit. No significant changes were observed, and the thermal camera showed the water surface is still about 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit). USGS video by M. Patrick.

PubTalk 08/2019 — Pliocene World
PubTalk 08/2019 — Pliocene World
PubTalk 08/2019 — Pliocene World

Title: Pliocene World: Earth's Climate 3 Million Years Ago and How it Relates to our Future
By Marci Robinson, USGS Research Geologist 

Title: Pliocene World: Earth's Climate 3 Million Years Ago and How it Relates to our Future
By Marci Robinson, USGS Research Geologist 

Research raft on Spider Lake, WY
Research raft on Spider Lake, WY
Research raft on Spider Lake, WY
Research raft on Spider Lake, WY

The USGS and partners study the effects of climate change on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This image shows a research raft on Spider Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation, Wind River Range, Wyoming.

The USGS and partners study the effects of climate change on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This image shows a research raft on Spider Lake, Wind River Indian Reservation, Wind River Range, Wyoming.

sunrise over water
Cape Cod Bay Sunrise
Cape Cod Bay Sunrise
Cape Cod Bay Sunrise

Taken on the last full day of the Cape Cod Bay 2019 Survey, from the wheel house of the boat at about 5:45 am.

Taken on the last full day of the Cape Cod Bay 2019 Survey, from the wheel house of the boat at about 5:45 am.

sunrise over bay
Cape Cod Bay Sunrise
Cape Cod Bay Sunrise
Cape Cod Bay Sunrise

Taken on the last full day of the Cape Cod Bay 2019 Survey, from the wheel house of the boat at about 5:45 am.

Taken on the last full day of the Cape Cod Bay 2019 Survey, from the wheel house of the boat at about 5:45 am.

NDTc - Trail in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area located in Colorado
NDTc - Trail in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area located in Colorado
NDTc - Trail in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area located in Colorado
NDTc - Trail in the Indian Peaks Wilderness area located in Colorado

A scenic view of the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area located in Colorado. The hike begins at the Long Lake Trail-head and guides to Lake Isabelle at 10,868 ft  (3313 m).

person on large metal tower
Scott Lydeen on Strawberry Peak Seismic Station Tower
Scott Lydeen on Strawberry Peak Seismic Station Tower
Scott Lydeen on Strawberry Peak Seismic Station Tower

USGS technicial Scott Lydeen climbing the tower at the Strawberry Peak seismic station tower, part of the Southern California Seismic Network.

USGS technicial Scott Lydeen climbing the tower at the Strawberry Peak seismic station tower, part of the Southern California Seismic Network.

Image of the Week - Night Lights in North Dakota
Image of the Week - Night Lights in North Dakota
Image of the Week - Night Lights in North Dakota

Daytime and nightime imagery from Earth-observing satellites reveal dramatic changes in North Dakota during the Bakken oil boom.

 

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