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The island of Kaua'i (public domain).

Predicted probabilities of dune erosion (inner band), overwash (middle band), and inundation (outer band) for Hurricane Dorian. Photographs are representative of coastal change observed during past storm events.

Large waves and storm surge during Hurricane Dorian overtopped the low dunes along NC Highway 12 in Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, transporting sand inland across the road.  Bulldozers can be seen in the post-storm photograph clearing the road of sand. The probability of dune erosion for this location was only 55%, while the probability of  overwash was only 2%. 

Elevated water levels during Hurricane Dorian eroded the dunes in Hatteras Village and transported sand inland across the road. The probability of dune erosion for this location was 95%, while the probability of  overwash was only 30%. 

Another cut, likely from sound-side flooding on Portsmouth Island. The dunes are intact and a scarp can be seen on the back side of the dunes, indicating that the process of erosion and inundation came from the sound rather than the ocean.

The Longpoint Cabin Camp in Cape Lookout National Seashore was heavily impacted by Hurricane Dorian’s waves and surge. All of the cabins were damaged and one pavilion is gone altogether. The area is now inaccessible  due to the cut from the harbor to the cabins. These cuts were likely formed when surge flowed over the island from the sound side. The dunes in front of the

An area of previous overwash in Core Banks was completely eroded during Hurricane Dorian. The beach likely experienced erosion and overwash during the approach of Dorian, and then a large storm surge from the sound side after Dorian’s eye passed over. The pattern of wave breaking on the ocean side of the new inlet indicates sand was transported seaward by the surge. The

Core Banks within Cape Lookout National Seashore was heavily impacted by waves and surge from Hurricane Dorian. The cuts seen in the island were driven by surge exiting Core Sound as Hurricane Dorian’s winds rapidly changed direction.  The predicted probability of inundation for this location was 50%. These predictions are made for surge and waves coming from the ocean,

On the southern end of Pawley’s Island, elevated water levels overtopped the low-elevation dunes, transporting sand landward and over the road. The predicted probability of overwash was 100% for this location.

The low lying coastline of Georgia was overwashed in many locations and sand was deposited over the marsh, such as on St. Catherine’s Island. The predicted probability of overwash was 100% for this location. 

A breach which first opened during Hurricane Matthew re-opened during Hurricane Dorian due to elevated water levels and large storm waves that overwashed and flooded a low-lying section of the coast.  The predicted probability of inundation was 60% for this location.

Top of perch 19, El Capitan (The Bizmark) photo by Mike Tupper.  August 2019 NER Photo Contest Honorable Mention.

Photo of hydro tech Alex Wong collecting stream flow data taken by Michael Upton. Honorable Mention for August 2019 NER Photo Contest

Photo of Patapsco above Elkridge, MD, by John Hammond. August 2019 Where We Work NER photo winner.

August 2019 NER photo contest winner in the People category, Mike Tupper. View of Half Dome from approximately 2,000’ up El Capitan (Mescalito). 

Earth MRI Geologic map of the Castle Rock quadrangle AZ

Earth MRI - Bokan Mountain

Earth MRI - High Grade Rare Earth Elements Bearing Phosphorite

Earth MRI - Forty mile River Watershed

Earth MRI - Rare Earth Elements Deposit

Earth MRI - Common Uses of Rare Earth Elements

Earth MRI - Rare Minerals

A coral reef in the Turks and Caicos Islands dominated by the weedy coral species, Porites astreoides. The relative dominance of this taxa has increased throughout the western Atlantic.

A frontal view of the USGS Water Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

This is remote capture image of a Yosemite toad seen crossing beneath "toad road" structure built atop a forest road in the Sierra National Forest. Reseachers are exploring tools, such as this elevated road structure, or "toad road," to reduce vehicle strikes to this threatened species.

Apparatus used to test the sensitivity of eels to low-voltage pulsed DC electric fields. Knowledge of sensitivity of eels to electric fields enables development of behavioral barriers that use electricity to guide eels away from turbine intakes.

Prototype design of an airlift developed at CAFL to transport downstream migrant eels through a bypass pipe and away from turbine intakes. The airlift design passes eels as well as a conventional siphon or gravity pipe.

Radio-tagged silver phase American Eels being released for a CAFRL telemetry study of downstream passage of eels at hydroelectric dams on the Shetucket River, Connecticut.

Left: Prototype ABS plastic eel climbing ramp under development and testing at CAFRL. New substrate design allows for passage of a wider size range of eels with less need for precise flow regulation. Right: juvenile eel climbing wetted ABS plastic substrate.

Map of dissolved oxygen and turbidity along the Milwaukee River.

These data are preliminary or provisional and are subject to revision. They are being provided to meet the need for timely best science.

Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center geologist, Ben Gutierrez, moderates a panel with PEP coordinators, Jonique Howard, Onjale Scott Price, and Adrienne George,  at the 2019 Partnership Eucation Program (PEP) 10th Anniversity Conference and Celebration, Woods Hole, MA June 28-30, 2019. 

Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center geologist, Ben Gutierrez, moderates a panel at the 2019 Partnership Eucation Program (PEP) 10th Anniversity Conference and Celebration, Woods Hole, MA June 28-30, 2019.

A pilot flying a UAS on the beach.

Looking up at a drone hovering near an open-path methane analyzer mounted on a flux tower. Instruments mounted on both the towers and on the drones are measuring gases emitted from the soil.

USGS gage 05293000 YELLOW BANK RIVER NEAR ODESSA, MN with High River Water Level From Flood.

Hydrologic Technician using crane to collect a bedload sample from the bridge.

View from Durand bridge of boat crew conducting multibeam surveys

Durand streamgage mounted to bridge - looking downstream.

These images show grass carp larvae from the Maumee River. Characteristics of larval grass carp include overall length (left), skeletal muscle development (center) and presence of an eye spot that lacks pigmentation (right; pigment starting to develop on lower eye).

Well head of Sourdough oil discovery on Alaska state lease less than one mile west of 1002 Area showing minimal disturbance of permafrost polygons.

Geologists examine oil-saturated sand (unconsolidated), sandstone (dark orange-brown rocks), and concretions (light orange rocks) along the Jago River in the 1002 Area, about 18 miles southeast of Kaktovik.

Oil-saturated Miocene or younger sandstone in the Sagavanirktok Formation exposed at Angun Point on the coast of the Arctic Ocean, northeastern 1002 Area.

Oil-saturated Miocene or younger sandstone in the Sagavanirktok Formation exposed at Angun Point on the coast of the Arctic Ocean, northeastern 1002 Area.

Closeup view of oil-saturated Oligocene sandstone in the Sagavanirktok Formation exposed on Marsh Creek anticline near Katakturuk River in western 1002 Area. Weathered surface is light gray and freshly broken surface is brown.

Geologists examine oil-saturated Oligocene sandstone in the Sagavanirktok Formation exposed on Marsh Creek anticline near Katakturuk River in western 1002 Area. Weathered surfaces are light gray and freshly broken surfaces are brown.

View to the northeast from near the eastern boundary of the 1002 Area west of the Aichilik River.

Northward view from southeastern corner of 1002 Area near Okerokorik River showing gently rolling topography typical of the southern coastal plain.