A roundup of the April and May 2009 hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
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.
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Hazard Roundup--April/May 2009
A roundup of the April and May 2009 hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
What is a supervolcano?
Listen to hear the answer.
Recovery Investments in Hazardous Fuels Reduction in Public Lands
Recovery Investments in Hazardous Fuels Reduction in Public LandsThe Department of the Interior is Investing \$15 million in Hazardous Fuels Reduction to Create Jobs and Utilize Biomass.
Recovery Investments in Hazardous Fuels Reduction in Public Lands
Recovery Investments in Hazardous Fuels Reduction in Public LandsThe Department of the Interior is Investing \$15 million in Hazardous Fuels Reduction to Create Jobs and Utilize Biomass.
What can I do to be prepared for a landslide?
Listen to hear the answer.
The Heavens on Earth
Man-made moon dirt, or regolith, has been created by the USGS to help NASA prepare for upcoming moon explorations. USGS scientist Steve Wilson talks about this ‘mission critical’ project.
Man-made moon dirt, or regolith, has been created by the USGS to help NASA prepare for upcoming moon explorations. USGS scientist Steve Wilson talks about this ‘mission critical’ project.
Why do salmon die after they spawn?
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Magnitude 4.7 in Greater Los Angeles Area
Late on May 17, 2009, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the Greater Los Angeles area.
We spoke with Ken Hudnut, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey to fill us in on the details.
Late on May 17, 2009, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the Greater Los Angeles area.
We spoke with Ken Hudnut, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey to fill us in on the details.
What is the National Map?
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USGS Geophysicist John Power Updates on Mt. Redoubt
USGS Geophysicist John Power Updates on Mt. RedoubtUSGS Geophysicist John Power discusses the recent flare up in earthquake activity at Mt. Redoubt and the likelihood of another eruption in the near future.
USGS Geophysicist John Power Updates on Mt. Redoubt
USGS Geophysicist John Power Updates on Mt. RedoubtUSGS Geophysicist John Power discusses the recent flare up in earthquake activity at Mt. Redoubt and the likelihood of another eruption in the near future.
New NAWQA Study Documents Contamination in Domestic Wells
New NAWQA Study Documents Contamination in Domestic WellsUSGS Hydrologist Jill Frankforter discusses recent findings from a new USGS study on contamination in water drawn from domestic wells. She also discusses how the findings for Nebraska compared to the nation.
New NAWQA Study Documents Contamination in Domestic Wells
New NAWQA Study Documents Contamination in Domestic WellsUSGS Hydrologist Jill Frankforter discusses recent findings from a new USGS study on contamination in water drawn from domestic wells. She also discusses how the findings for Nebraska compared to the nation.
Why is Yellowstone called Yellowstone?
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Sand Dunes on the Loose Due to Climate Change
Climate change is increasing the mobility of sand dunes in the Southwest, posing threats to roadways, infrastructure, human health, cultural practices of the Navajo Nation, and much more. Vegetation on dunes serves as a stabilizer, but as the climate warms and precipitation decreases, there is less vegetation growth.
Climate change is increasing the mobility of sand dunes in the Southwest, posing threats to roadways, infrastructure, human health, cultural practices of the Navajo Nation, and much more. Vegetation on dunes serves as a stabilizer, but as the climate warms and precipitation decreases, there is less vegetation growth.
Were dinosaurs social animals?
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What is a "lava dome"?
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PSA
Public service announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation on the investment it will provide under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to water projects across the West.
Public service announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation on the investment it will provide under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to water projects across the West.
PSA - California
Public service announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation on the investment it will provide under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to the state of California.
Public service announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation on the investment it will provide under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to the state of California.
Coral Concern: The World's Reefs Face Big Issues
Coral reefs are one of Earth's most beautiful and vital ecosystems—and they are declining at a rapid pace.
Mike Field, Chief of the USGS Pacific Coral Reef Project, talks about the importance of coral reefs and how pollution, climate change, and other factors are affecting them.
Coral reefs are one of Earth's most beautiful and vital ecosystems—and they are declining at a rapid pace.
Mike Field, Chief of the USGS Pacific Coral Reef Project, talks about the importance of coral reefs and how pollution, climate change, and other factors are affecting them.
Hazard Roundup--March 2009
A roundup of the March 2009 hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
A roundup of the March 2009 hazard-related events around the world, with some newsworthy tidbits.
What is the difference between intensity scales and magnitude scales?
What is the difference between intensity scales and magnitude scales?Listen to hear the answer.
How many giant eruptions have occurred in Yellowstone National Park and how large were they?
How many giant eruptions have occurred in Yellowstone National Park and how large were they?Listen to hear the answer.