A huge sinkhole in Texas begs a few questions about this fascinating and sometimes hazardous phenomenon, so we sit down with USGS geologist Randy Orndorff to learn more.
Audio
Explore the USGS collection of audio includes podcasts, interviews, and sounds.
Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth
Eyes on Earth is a podcast on remote sensing, Earth observation, land change and science, brought to you by the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center.
Sounds of Yellowstone
Sounds of Yellowstone
The USGS Sounds of Yellowstone series lets you listen the natural sounds of geysers, hot springs, and mudpots found through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA. Also on YouTube (video), Apple and Google Podcasts.
Filter Total Items: 597
A huge sinkhole in Texas begs a few questions about this fascinating and sometimes hazardous phenomenon, so we sit down with USGS geologist Randy Orndorff to learn more.
How can I find U.S. Bureau of Mines publications?
Listen to hear the answer.
Are there any restrictions on using the trademarked National Atlas data and maps?
Listen to hear the answer.
Does the Biological Resources Discipline also have science libraries?
Listen to hear the answer.
Hazard Roundup--April 2008
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
A roundup of the previous month's hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
I have bats in my attic, what should I do?
Listen to hear the answer.
How many major Hawaiian Islands are there?
Listen to hear the answer.
What volcanoes have erupted in the lower 48 States since the Nation was founded?
Listen to hear the answer.
What is an earthquake and what causes them to happen?
Listen to hear the answer.
What do I do if I think I found a meteorite impact crater?
Listen to hear the answer.
Will California eventually fall off into the ocean?
Listen to hear the answer.
What is a landslide, and what causes them?
Listen to hear the answer.
Are USGS reports copyrighted?
Listen to hear the answer.
Earthquake in the Midwest
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck in southern Illinois on April 18, 2008. Harley Benz, Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, fills us in with the details.
A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck in southern Illinois on April 18, 2008. Harley Benz, Scientist-in-Charge at the USGS National Earthquake Information Center, fills us in with the details.
What elements are required by animals and plants for survival?
Listen to hear the answer.
How can I find the scientific names of plants and animals?
Listen to hear the answer.