Rick Dinicola, hydrologist with the Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (CHIPS) program, tells about the effects of urbanization in Puget Sound, Wash.—disappearing habitats, increasing contaminants, and declining fish and wildlife populations.
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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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Using CHIPS to Preserve Puget Sound
Rick Dinicola, hydrologist with the Coastal Habitats in Puget Sound (CHIPS) program, tells about the effects of urbanization in Puget Sound, Wash.—disappearing habitats, increasing contaminants, and declining fish and wildlife populations.
What is white gold?
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How are U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps named?
How are U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps named?Listen to hear the answer.
What are we doing about acid rain?
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Does the USGS monitor global warming?
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Do volcanoes affect weather?
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We had a "100-year flood" two years in a row. How can that be?
We had a "100-year flood" two years in a row. How can that be?Listen to hear the answer.
What causes drought?
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At what magnitude does damage begin to occur in an earthquake?
At what magnitude does damage begin to occur in an earthquake?Listen to hear the answer.
Hazard Roundup--January 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.
Nutrient Sources and Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia
USGS hydrologist Richard Alexander talks about the nine States that contribute to the majority of nutrients in the northern Gulf of Mexico, threatening the economic and ecological health of one of the Nation's largest and most productive fisheries.
USGS hydrologist Richard Alexander talks about the nine States that contribute to the majority of nutrients in the northern Gulf of Mexico, threatening the economic and ecological health of one of the Nation's largest and most productive fisheries.
CoreFacts: It's short on time and big on science.
CoreFacts: It’s short on time and big on science. CoreFacts is coming Feb 4th, 2008. Subscribe today!
CoreFacts: It’s short on time and big on science. CoreFacts is coming Feb 4th, 2008. Subscribe today!
The Unusual Suspects
Three scientists talk about lesser-known topics that were brought to light in the media in 2007 by the USGS Science Picks, including the loss of coastal wetlands, leaping carp, and evolutionary teamwork. We also preview CoreFacts, the quick science Q & A we'll offer every weekday starting February 4th.
Three scientists talk about lesser-known topics that were brought to light in the media in 2007 by the USGS Science Picks, including the loss of coastal wetlands, leaping carp, and evolutionary teamwork. We also preview CoreFacts, the quick science Q & A we'll offer every weekday starting February 4th.
Wildfire Woes for Things That Swim, Hop, Crawl, and Eat a Lot
Wildfire Woes for Things That Swim, Hop, Crawl, and Eat a LotBiologist Robert Fisher tells a troubling tale of how wildfire in Southern California has disrupted the lives of frogs, shrews, fish, and salamanders (despite the latter's mythical fondness of flame).
Wildfire Woes for Things That Swim, Hop, Crawl, and Eat a Lot
Wildfire Woes for Things That Swim, Hop, Crawl, and Eat a LotBiologist Robert Fisher tells a troubling tale of how wildfire in Southern California has disrupted the lives of frogs, shrews, fish, and salamanders (despite the latter's mythical fondness of flame).
Our First Dam Podcast: Dam Removal
We get educated on the whats and whys of dam removal by geomorphologists Jim O'Connor and Jon Major. BONUS: Watch a very cool time lapse video of Oregon's Marmot Dam being breached--click ‘Show Details’ below and scroll to the bottom!
We get educated on the whats and whys of dam removal by geomorphologists Jim O'Connor and Jon Major. BONUS: Watch a very cool time lapse video of Oregon's Marmot Dam being breached--click ‘Show Details’ below and scroll to the bottom!
Flooding and the Pacific Northwest
USGS Hydrologist Tom Herrett gives us the skinny on the flooding in the Pacific Northwest and on how the USGS responds to such events.
USGS Hydrologist Tom Herrett gives us the skinny on the flooding in the Pacific Northwest and on how the USGS responds to such events.
The Fire's Out, but Danger Remains: Post-Wildfire Debris Flows
The Fire's Out, but Danger Remains: Post-Wildfire Debris FlowsAfter the smoke from wildfires clears, debris flows can become a big problem. USGS Research Geologist Sue Cannon talks about how.
The Fire's Out, but Danger Remains: Post-Wildfire Debris Flows
The Fire's Out, but Danger Remains: Post-Wildfire Debris FlowsAfter the smoke from wildfires clears, debris flows can become a big problem. USGS Research Geologist Sue Cannon talks about how.
Hazard Roundup--November 2007
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.
Taking the Long View From Space
Get caught up on the latest in land remote sensing, the future of Landsat, and more with Barbara Ryan, USGS Associate Director for Geography.
Get caught up on the latest in land remote sensing, the future of Landsat, and more with Barbara Ryan, USGS Associate Director for Geography.
Be Aware of Where during Geography Awareness Week and GIS Day
Be Aware of Where during Geography Awareness Week and GIS DayWe offer you a heaping helping of geography and GIS education and info. Enjoy!
Be Aware of Where during Geography Awareness Week and GIS Day
Be Aware of Where during Geography Awareness Week and GIS DayWe offer you a heaping helping of geography and GIS education and info. Enjoy!