Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina coast on September 14, 2018, but it took much longer for the full impact to emerge.
Remotely-sensed images show the slow devastation that 13 trillion gallons of rain can bring as it moves back toward the sea.
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Hurricane Florence hit the Carolina coast on September 14, 2018, but it took much longer for the full impact to emerge.
Remotely-sensed images show the slow devastation that 13 trillion gallons of rain can bring as it moves back toward the sea.
Quarry walls showing dipping sedimentary rocks of Newark Basin, Penn.
Quarry walls showing dipping sedimentary rocks of Newark Basin, Penn.Photograph showing dipping sedimentary rocks of the Newark Basin in southeastern Pennsylvania. Taken during the 2018 Field Conference of Pennsylvania Geologists.
Quarry walls showing dipping sedimentary rocks of Newark Basin, Penn.
Quarry walls showing dipping sedimentary rocks of Newark Basin, Penn.Photograph showing dipping sedimentary rocks of the Newark Basin in southeastern Pennsylvania. Taken during the 2018 Field Conference of Pennsylvania Geologists.
This thermal map was constructed by merging about 1300 images from a morning helicopter overflight, and shows the distribution of some of the prominent thermal features in the caldera. The most conspicuous area is a region of high temperatures in the deepest part of the collapse depression, in the area of Halema‘uma‘u.
This thermal map was constructed by merging about 1300 images from a morning helicopter overflight, and shows the distribution of some of the prominent thermal features in the caldera. The most conspicuous area is a region of high temperatures in the deepest part of the collapse depression, in the area of Halema‘uma‘u.
NAGT summer intern, Kelly Sanks, prepares to collect salt marsh sediment cores with her advisor, Dr. Meagan Gonneea (Cape Cod, MA).
NAGT summer intern, Kelly Sanks, prepares to collect salt marsh sediment cores with her advisor, Dr. Meagan Gonneea (Cape Cod, MA).
Tanana River at Big Delta sonar and debris on a bridge
Tanana River at Big Delta sonar and debris on a bridgeTanana River at Big Delta sonar and debris on a bridge
Tanana River at Big Delta sonar and debris on a bridge
Tanana River at Big Delta sonar and debris on a bridgeTanana River at Big Delta sonar and debris on a bridge
USGS science on a map of the Carolinas after Hurricane Florence
USGS science on a map of the Carolinas after Hurricane FlorenceThis flood event viewer map, dated Oct. 3, 2018, shows the extent and type of information collected by USGS hydrologists in North and South Carolina in the wake of historic flooding brought on by Hurricane Florence.
USGS science on a map of the Carolinas after Hurricane Florence
USGS science on a map of the Carolinas after Hurricane FlorenceThis flood event viewer map, dated Oct. 3, 2018, shows the extent and type of information collected by USGS hydrologists in North and South Carolina in the wake of historic flooding brought on by Hurricane Florence.
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National ParkA cyanobacterial bloom in late fall at Ash River Harbor in Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National ParkA cyanobacterial bloom in late fall at Ash River Harbor in Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National ParkCyanobacterial bloom in Kabetogama Lake with fall leaves in the background
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National ParkCyanobacterial bloom in Kabetogama Lake with fall leaves in the background
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National ParkCyanobacterial bloom at Kabetogama Lake in Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National Park
Cyanobacterial bloom at Ash River Harbor near Voyageurs National ParkCyanobacterial bloom at Kabetogama Lake in Voyageurs National Park
Flooding at Vekol Wash today, south of Phoenix, following remnant rains from Hurricane Rosa.
Flooding at Vekol Wash today, south of Phoenix, following remnant rains from Hurricane Rosa.
Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 1
Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 1Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 1.
Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 1
Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 1Typed information on back of photograph: Major John Wesley Powell, a series of three photos, number 1.
View looking west from the Brushy Mountains, NC, to the Blue Ridge escarpment and highlands of the Blue Ridge. The high jagged peak toward the left side of the photo is Grandfather Mountain and is covered by a winter snow.
View looking west from the Brushy Mountains, NC, to the Blue Ridge escarpment and highlands of the Blue Ridge. The high jagged peak toward the left side of the photo is Grandfather Mountain and is covered by a winter snow.
Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD (USGS Streamgage 06431500)
Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD (USGS Streamgage 06431500)Gage house for Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD (USGS streamgage 06431500). This site was established as a U.S. Geological Survey streamgage on October 9, 1946, and is operated in cooperation with South Dakota Department of Natural Resources. Streamgages are visited by a USGS hydrologic technician on 6-week intervals throughout the year.
Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD (USGS Streamgage 06431500)
Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD (USGS Streamgage 06431500)Gage house for Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD (USGS streamgage 06431500). This site was established as a U.S. Geological Survey streamgage on October 9, 1946, and is operated in cooperation with South Dakota Department of Natural Resources. Streamgages are visited by a USGS hydrologic technician on 6-week intervals throughout the year.
Staff Gage for Streamgage 06431500, Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD
Staff Gage for Streamgage 06431500, Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SDStaff gage for Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD (USGS streamgage 06431500). This site was established as a U.S. Geological Survey streamgage on October 9, 1946, and is operated in cooperation with South Dakota Department of Natural Resources.
Staff Gage for Streamgage 06431500, Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD
Staff Gage for Streamgage 06431500, Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SDStaff gage for Spearfish Creek at Spearfish, SD (USGS streamgage 06431500). This site was established as a U.S. Geological Survey streamgage on October 9, 1946, and is operated in cooperation with South Dakota Department of Natural Resources.
Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water for a high flow experiment
Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water for a high flow experimentGlen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water into the Colorado River for a November 2018 high flow experiment. The increase in flow of the Colorado River downstream of the dam mobilizes sand at the bottom of the river and that sand rebuilds sandbars in Grand Canyon.
Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water for a high flow experiment
Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water for a high flow experimentGlen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water into the Colorado River for a November 2018 high flow experiment. The increase in flow of the Colorado River downstream of the dam mobilizes sand at the bottom of the river and that sand rebuilds sandbars in Grand Canyon.
Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water for a high flow experiment
Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water for a high flow experimentLooking down on Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water into the Colorado River for a November 2018 high flow experiment. The increase in flow of the Colorado River downstream of the dam mobilizes sand at the bottom of the river and that sand rebuilds sandbars in Grand Canyon.
Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water for a high flow experiment
Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water for a high flow experimentLooking down on Glen Canyon Dam jet tubes releasing water into the Colorado River for a November 2018 high flow experiment. The increase in flow of the Colorado River downstream of the dam mobilizes sand at the bottom of the river and that sand rebuilds sandbars in Grand Canyon.
Groundwater site inspection, Petersham, Massachusetts
Groundwater site inspection, Petersham, MassachusettsShown in this photo is Hydrologic Technician Sam Banas performing an electric tape down measurement of a groundwater well. The site ID is: 422906072124301 MA-PHW 16 Petersham, MA
Groundwater site inspection, Petersham, Massachusetts
Groundwater site inspection, Petersham, MassachusettsShown in this photo is Hydrologic Technician Sam Banas performing an electric tape down measurement of a groundwater well. The site ID is: 422906072124301 MA-PHW 16 Petersham, MA
View from bridge of USGS gage 07241800, North Canadian River at Shawnee, OK
View from bridge of USGS gage 07241800, North Canadian River at Shawnee, OK
Satellite image of Taku Glacier in October 1, 2018. The Norris Glacier can be seen on the lower left hand corner and the Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier in the upper center portion of the image.
Satellite image of Taku Glacier in October 1, 2018. The Norris Glacier can be seen on the lower left hand corner and the Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier in the upper center portion of the image.
Satellite image of Taku Glacier in October 1, 2018
Satellite image of Taku Glacier in October 1, 2018Satellite image of Taku Glacier in October 1, 2018. The Norris Glacier can be seen on the lower left hand corner and the Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier in the upper center portion of the image. Citation: McNeil, C. J., and Baker, E.
Satellite image of Taku Glacier in October 1, 2018
Satellite image of Taku Glacier in October 1, 2018Satellite image of Taku Glacier in October 1, 2018. The Norris Glacier can be seen on the lower left hand corner and the Hole-in-the-Wall Glacier in the upper center portion of the image. Citation: McNeil, C. J., and Baker, E.
View of a clear blue hot spring pool of alkaline chloride fluid
View of a clear blue hot spring pool of alkaline chloride fluidView of a clear blue hot spring pool of alkaline chloride fluid with silica sinter apron around it at Biscuit Basin. This pool is generally close to the boiling temperature (200℉, 93℃) at this altitude (7200 ft, 2195 m).
View of a clear blue hot spring pool of alkaline chloride fluid
View of a clear blue hot spring pool of alkaline chloride fluidView of a clear blue hot spring pool of alkaline chloride fluid with silica sinter apron around it at Biscuit Basin. This pool is generally close to the boiling temperature (200℉, 93℃) at this altitude (7200 ft, 2195 m).