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High water mark sign at Yellowstone River at Carters Bridge
High water mark sign at Yellowstone River at Carters Bridge
High water mark sign at Yellowstone River at Carters BridgeHigh water mark sign at Yellowstone River at Carters Bridge
Image of the Week - Rattlesnake Fire, AZ
Landsat and Sentinel sensors capture the Rattlesnake Fire as it burns in Arizona.
At the USGS EROS Center, we study land change, operate the Landsat satellites, and maintain the longest, continuously acquired collection of images of the Earth's land surface.
USGS EROS Center (https://eros.usgs.gov/)
Landsat and Sentinel sensors capture the Rattlesnake Fire as it burns in Arizona.
At the USGS EROS Center, we study land change, operate the Landsat satellites, and maintain the longest, continuously acquired collection of images of the Earth's land surface.
USGS EROS Center (https://eros.usgs.gov/)
It's an extraordinary time on Kīlauea!
On the morning of May 9, 2018, a large rockfall in "Overlook crater" within Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea triggered a gas-driven explosion that sent an ash plume several thousand feet skyward. Phreatic (steam-driven) explosions can create larger ash plumes; the 1924 explosions sent ash plumes up to 20,000 feet high. USGS photo.
On the morning of May 9, 2018, a large rockfall in "Overlook crater" within Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea triggered a gas-driven explosion that sent an ash plume several thousand feet skyward. Phreatic (steam-driven) explosions can create larger ash plumes; the 1924 explosions sent ash plumes up to 20,000 feet high. USGS photo.
It's an extraordinary time on Kīlauea!
To help us understand what could happen at Kīlauea Volcano's summit, we look to past similar events, but this does not mean that future events will be exactly the same. This map shows the distribution of ballistics and tephra from the 1924 phreatic (steam-driven) explosions.
To help us understand what could happen at Kīlauea Volcano's summit, we look to past similar events, but this does not mean that future events will be exactly the same. This map shows the distribution of ballistics and tephra from the 1924 phreatic (steam-driven) explosions.
Kīlauea East Rift Zone Eruption (May 11, 2018)
Good weather provided clear views into Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater. The crater floor collapsed on April 30 as magma drained to the east along the East Rift Zone. Based on a 3D model constructed from thermal images, the deepest part of the crater was 350 m (1150 ft) below the crater rim.
Good weather provided clear views into Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō crater. The crater floor collapsed on April 30 as magma drained to the east along the East Rift Zone. Based on a 3D model constructed from thermal images, the deepest part of the crater was 350 m (1150 ft) below the crater rim.
New 3D Model of the Drained Crater at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō
During an overflight on May 11, we collected thermal images of the crater at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and created an updated 3D model of the crater geometry. The collapse on April 30 produced a large cavity, with the deepest point roughly 350 m (1150 feet) below the crater rim.
During an overflight on May 11, we collected thermal images of the crater at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and created an updated 3D model of the crater geometry. The collapse on April 30 produced a large cavity, with the deepest point roughly 350 m (1150 feet) below the crater rim.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 11, 2018
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 11, 2018USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 11, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 11, 2018
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 11, 2018USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 11, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
Highway 130 newly cracked with steam coming up on May 10, 2018
Highway 130 newly cracked with steam coming up on May 10, 2018On May 10, 2018, Highway 130 (shown here) was newly cracked with steam coming up from the east side of the road due to the dike (tabular body of magma) that intruded Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone. The two orange and white road markers are on slightly uplifted areas of the highway, which are about 100 m (330 ft) apart.
Highway 130 newly cracked with steam coming up on May 10, 2018
Highway 130 newly cracked with steam coming up on May 10, 2018On May 10, 2018, Highway 130 (shown here) was newly cracked with steam coming up from the east side of the road due to the dike (tabular body of magma) that intruded Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone. The two orange and white road markers are on slightly uplifted areas of the highway, which are about 100 m (330 ft) apart.
R/V Sallenger and seismic sled used for sub-bottom surveying
R/V Sallenger and seismic sled used for sub-bottom surveyingA team of USGS scientists work off the R/V Sallenger in Rockaway Beach, New York. One team member stands on a floating sled that enables sub‐bottom surveying in shallow water, nearshore, and shore‐face environments. The sled is equipped with an EdgeTech SB‐512i CHIRP system and single‐beam sonar.
R/V Sallenger and seismic sled used for sub-bottom surveying
R/V Sallenger and seismic sled used for sub-bottom surveyingA team of USGS scientists work off the R/V Sallenger in Rockaway Beach, New York. One team member stands on a floating sled that enables sub‐bottom surveying in shallow water, nearshore, and shore‐face environments. The sled is equipped with an EdgeTech SB‐512i CHIRP system and single‐beam sonar.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 10, 2018
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 10, 2018USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 10, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 10, 2018
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 10, 2018USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 10, 2018 by scientist in charge Tina Neal.
USGS scientists measure beach elevation and other profiles
USGS scientists measure beach elevation and other profilesUSGS scientists measure beach elevation and other profile characteristics as part of a project that models how barrier islands will likely change with sea-level rise - and how those changes will ultimately affect piping plover and other shorebird nesting habitat availability.
USGS scientists measure beach elevation and other profiles
USGS scientists measure beach elevation and other profilesUSGS scientists measure beach elevation and other profile characteristics as part of a project that models how barrier islands will likely change with sea-level rise - and how those changes will ultimately affect piping plover and other shorebird nesting habitat availability.
A researcher holds a cinnamon teal duck wearing a GPS tracker
A researcher holds a cinnamon teal duck wearing a GPS trackerA researcher holds a cinnamon teal duck wearing a GPS tracker
A researcher holds a cinnamon teal duck wearing a GPS tracker
A researcher holds a cinnamon teal duck wearing a GPS trackerA researcher holds a cinnamon teal duck wearing a GPS tracker
Collecting Cores at Lake Drummond, Great Dismal Swamp
Collecting Cores at Lake Drummond, Great Dismal SwampScientists collect cores on Lake Drummond, located within the Great Dismal Swamp.
Collecting Cores at Lake Drummond, Great Dismal Swamp
Collecting Cores at Lake Drummond, Great Dismal SwampScientists collect cores on Lake Drummond, located within the Great Dismal Swamp.
Coring on Lake Drummond
Michael Toomey, Jessica Rodysill, and Tom Sheehan collect sediment cores from Lake Drummond, located within the Great Dismal Swamp. The cores were obtained using a vibracore, which was mounted on a platform between two canoes.
Michael Toomey, Jessica Rodysill, and Tom Sheehan collect sediment cores from Lake Drummond, located within the Great Dismal Swamp. The cores were obtained using a vibracore, which was mounted on a platform between two canoes.
Elkhorn coral on a USGS calcification assessment station, Dry Tortugas
Elkhorn coral on a USGS calcification assessment station, Dry TortugasEstablished in 2009, the U.S. Geological Survey’s Coral Assessment Network (USGS-CAN) provides data on coral-growth (calcification) rates throughout the Florida Keys. Pictured here is one of 30 stations located in in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Elkhorn coral on a USGS calcification assessment station, Dry Tortugas
Elkhorn coral on a USGS calcification assessment station, Dry TortugasEstablished in 2009, the U.S. Geological Survey’s Coral Assessment Network (USGS-CAN) provides data on coral-growth (calcification) rates throughout the Florida Keys. Pictured here is one of 30 stations located in in Dry Tortugas National Park.
gas-driven explosion
On the morning of May 9, 2018, a large rockfall in "Overlook crater" within Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea triggered a gas-driven explosion that sent an ash plume several thousand feet skyward. Phreatic (steam-driven) explosions can create larger ash plumes; the 1924 explosions sent ash plumes up to 20,000 feet high.
On the morning of May 9, 2018, a large rockfall in "Overlook crater" within Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea triggered a gas-driven explosion that sent an ash plume several thousand feet skyward. Phreatic (steam-driven) explosions can create larger ash plumes; the 1924 explosions sent ash plumes up to 20,000 feet high.
Great Dismal Swamp, Lake Drummond
Photograph of Lake Drummond, which is located within the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia. USGS scientists recently collected peat and lake core samples from the swamp to help reconstruct natural environmental conditions over the past 12,000 years.
Photograph of Lake Drummond, which is located within the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia. USGS scientists recently collected peat and lake core samples from the swamp to help reconstruct natural environmental conditions over the past 12,000 years.
Group Photo of the Members of North American National Mapping meeting
Group Photo of the Members of North American National Mapping meetingThis is a group shot of the North American National Mapping Meeting more information can be found at the website on the meeting
Group Photo of the Members of North American National Mapping meeting
Group Photo of the Members of North American National Mapping meetingThis is a group shot of the North American National Mapping Meeting more information can be found at the website on the meeting
HVO geologist measures temperature on Nohea Street
HVO geologist measures temperature on Nohea StreetHVO geologist measured a temperature of 103 degrees C (218 degree F) at a crack along Nohea Street, Leilani Estates. The asphalt road was describes as "mushy" from the heat.
HVO geologist measures temperature on Nohea Street
HVO geologist measures temperature on Nohea StreetHVO geologist measured a temperature of 103 degrees C (218 degree F) at a crack along Nohea Street, Leilani Estates. The asphalt road was describes as "mushy" from the heat.
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - downstream of channel
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - downstream of channelKanakee River at Davis, IN - downstream of channel
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - downstream of channel
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - downstream of channelKanakee River at Davis, IN - downstream of channel
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - downstream channel
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - downstream channel