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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 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
Daytime and nightime imagery from Earth-observing satellites reveal dramatic changes in North Dakota during the Bakken oil boom.
Daytime and nightime imagery from Earth-observing satellites reveal dramatic changes in North Dakota during the Bakken oil boom.
Images taken on September 10 and 14 show the slight rise in water level, most obvious by comparing the rock marked with an arrow in each photo. USGS photos by M. Patrick.
Images taken on September 10 and 14 show the slight rise in water level, most obvious by comparing the rock marked with an arrow in each photo. USGS photos by M. Patrick.
Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | Sept 2019 | Honorable Mention
Sunrise from the bridge of the M/V Warren Jr. while surveying Cape Cod Bay, MA
Northeast Region Photo Contest Winner | Sept 2019 | Honorable Mention
Sunrise from the bridge of the M/V Warren Jr. while surveying Cape Cod Bay, MA
This video is shown at 30x speed and highlights the changing activity on the surface of the water pond. Steaming shifts in the wind, and circulation of the water is evident in areas of sharp color boundaries.
This video is shown at 30x speed and highlights the changing activity on the surface of the water pond. Steaming shifts in the wind, and circulation of the water is evident in areas of sharp color boundaries.
Short-tailed Shearwater die-off in the Bering Sea. Emaciated Short-tailed Shearwater carcasses littered the beaches of Bristol Bay during the summer of 2019
Short-tailed Shearwater die-off in the Bering Sea. Emaciated Short-tailed Shearwater carcasses littered the beaches of Bristol Bay during the summer of 2019
USGS scientists never stop learning!
USGS scientists never stop learning! In this photo USGS Hydrologic Technician Charles Hart (USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center) teaches USGS groundwater field personnel about measuring groundwater levels following USGS groundwater field procedures.
USGS scientists never stop learning! In this photo USGS Hydrologic Technician Charles Hart (USGS Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Water Science Center) teaches USGS groundwater field personnel about measuring groundwater levels following USGS groundwater field procedures.
During Aug. 4-8, 2019, U.S. Geological Survey women scientists, university researchers and Mount St. Helens Institute staff led 25 middle-school girls from Washington and Oregon in the fifth annual “GeoGirls” outdoor volcano science program at Mount St. Helens, Washington.
During Aug. 4-8, 2019, U.S. Geological Survey women scientists, university researchers and Mount St. Helens Institute staff led 25 middle-school girls from Washington and Oregon in the fifth annual “GeoGirls” outdoor volcano science program at Mount St. Helens, Washington.
This video presents an animation of computer-simulated ground motions that might occur for a magnitude 6.9 earthquake rupturing the Rose Canyon fault in southern California. The scenario earthquake ruptures a 65-km-long section of the Rose Canyon fault that lies just offshore of San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico.
This video presents an animation of computer-simulated ground motions that might occur for a magnitude 6.9 earthquake rupturing the Rose Canyon fault in southern California. The scenario earthquake ruptures a 65-km-long section of the Rose Canyon fault that lies just offshore of San Diego, California, and Tijuana, Mexico.