Unoccupied Aircraft System returning with a water sample.
Unoccupied Aircraft System returning with a water sample.USGS-HVO scientists and DOI UAS team members collect samples of water from the Halema‘uma‘u crater lake.
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Unoccupied Aircraft System returning with a water sample.
Unoccupied Aircraft System returning with a water sample.
Unoccupied Aircraft System returning with a water sample.USGS-HVO scientists and DOI UAS team members collect samples of water from the Halema‘uma‘u crater lake.
The distribution of water on, in, and above the Earth
The distribution of water on, in, and above the EarthThe World's Water - Distribution of Earth's Water
The distribution of water on, in, and above the Earth
The distribution of water on, in, and above the EarthThe World's Water - Distribution of Earth's Water
HVO field engineers install new telemetry hub
On November 15, 2019, USGS HVO field engineers rapidly deployed a new data-telemetry hub near Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. A crack near an important telemetry hub at near the summit of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō was observed to be growing over the past several weeks and HVO field engineers prepared a contingency telemetry hub to install nearby if necessary.
On November 15, 2019, USGS HVO field engineers rapidly deployed a new data-telemetry hub near Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō. A crack near an important telemetry hub at near the summit of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō was observed to be growing over the past several weeks and HVO field engineers prepared a contingency telemetry hub to install nearby if necessary.
WY-MT Water Science Center 2019 all-hands meeting
WY-MT Water Science Center 2019 all-hands meeting
WY-MT Water Science Center 2019 all-hands meeting
Geometrics GeoEel Multichannel Streamer
PCMSC's Geometrics GeoEel Multichannel Streamer sits on the deck of R/V Bold Horizon
PCMSC's Geometrics GeoEel Multichannel Streamer sits on the deck of R/V Bold Horizon
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gage
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gageWilliam Wright (Left) and Ben Holman (Right) are installing an outside staff gage for this new station. Phelps Creek Below Unnamed Trib Near Index, WA ID 12147680.
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gage
William Wright and Ben Holman installing a staff gageWilliam Wright (Left) and Ben Holman (Right) are installing an outside staff gage for this new station. Phelps Creek Below Unnamed Trib Near Index, WA ID 12147680.
Chirp rests on the deck of R/V Bold Horizon
This instrument, the Edgetech SB-516 or "chirp", emits acoustic signals that penetrate the sediment on the seafloor. The reflected sound is recorded and is used to create a cross-section image, or profile, of the sub-bottom.
This instrument, the Edgetech SB-516 or "chirp", emits acoustic signals that penetrate the sediment on the seafloor. The reflected sound is recorded and is used to create a cross-section image, or profile, of the sub-bottom.
Histology of snake fungal disease
(A) Underneath the β-layer of the epidermis is an accumulation of hypereosinophilic necrotic debris. The remaining epidermis is extensively ulcerated.
(A) Underneath the β-layer of the epidermis is an accumulation of hypereosinophilic necrotic debris. The remaining epidermis is extensively ulcerated.
Dissolved organic/inorganic carbon analyzer (DOC/DIC)
Dissolved organic/inorganic carbon analyzer (DOC/DIC)Dissolved organic/inorganic carbon analyzer (DOC/DIC)
Dissolved organic/inorganic carbon analyzer (DOC/DIC)
Dissolved organic/inorganic carbon analyzer (DOC/DIC)Dissolved organic/inorganic carbon analyzer (DOC/DIC)
Fall day at Neversink River at Neversink, NY 01436000
Fall day at Neversink River at Neversink, NY 01436000Fall day at Neversink River at Neversink, NY 01436000
Fall day at Neversink River at Neversink, NY 01436000
Fall day at Neversink River at Neversink, NY 01436000Fall day at Neversink River at Neversink, NY 01436000
Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrophotometer for cation analyses
Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrophotometer for cation analysesInductively Coupled Plasma Spectrophotometer for cation analyses (ICP-OES)
Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrophotometer for cation analyses
Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrophotometer for cation analysesInductively Coupled Plasma Spectrophotometer for cation analyses (ICP-OES)
Mauna Loa sulphur cone
Sulphur Cone (left), viewed toward southwest, from 3,480 m (11,420 ft) above sea level on Mauna Loa’s southwest rift zone. At right, an HVO geoscientist and technician rebuild volcanic gas monitoring equipment installed near an outgassing fissure.
Sulphur Cone (left), viewed toward southwest, from 3,480 m (11,420 ft) above sea level on Mauna Loa’s southwest rift zone. At right, an HVO geoscientist and technician rebuild volcanic gas monitoring equipment installed near an outgassing fissure.
NOAA ship Reuben Lasker
NOAA ship Reuben Lasker docked in San Francisco with the Bay Bridge in the distance. On October 21, leadership from NOAA, USGS, and BOEM met with the scientists and crew of the EXPRESS expedition to learn about the multi-agency cooperative research campaign.
NOAA ship Reuben Lasker docked in San Francisco with the Bay Bridge in the distance. On October 21, leadership from NOAA, USGS, and BOEM met with the scientists and crew of the EXPRESS expedition to learn about the multi-agency cooperative research campaign.
Adam Sperry sampling water at Pine Creek
Photo Contest Winner | Dec. 2019 | USGS at Work
Adam Sperry sampling water at Pine Creek in PA
Photo Contest Winner | Dec. 2019 | USGS at Work
Adam Sperry sampling water at Pine Creek in PA
Fires in Lebanon
Wildfires burned across Lebanon in mid-October 2019. A pair of images taken just 10 days apart by the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2A satellite show the burn scar from one of the larger wildfires.
Wildfires burned across Lebanon in mid-October 2019. A pair of images taken just 10 days apart by the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2A satellite show the burn scar from one of the larger wildfires.
In Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone, a closed chamber was used to measure the
In Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone, a closed chamber was used to measure theIn Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone, a closed chamber was used to measure the rate of CO2 emitted directly from the ground near a crack emitting steam. USGS scientists continue to track changes in Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone after last year's eruption. USGS image by P. Nadeau.
In Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone, a closed chamber was used to measure the
In Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone, a closed chamber was used to measure theIn Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone, a closed chamber was used to measure the rate of CO2 emitted directly from the ground near a crack emitting steam. USGS scientists continue to track changes in Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone after last year's eruption. USGS image by P. Nadeau.
Klamath River mouth
A view of the mouth of the Klamath River where it meets the Pacific Ocean in northern California. The river runs from Oregon to California. Four dams along the Klamath are pending removal. USGS is studying coastal watershed response to dam removal, including long-term before-after/control-impact (BACI) studies.
A view of the mouth of the Klamath River where it meets the Pacific Ocean in northern California. The river runs from Oregon to California. Four dams along the Klamath are pending removal. USGS is studying coastal watershed response to dam removal, including long-term before-after/control-impact (BACI) studies.
Looking southwest from the north side of Kettle Lake 2
Looking southwest from the north side of Kettle Lake 2Looking southwest from the north side of Kettle Lake 2
Looking southwest from the north side of Kettle Lake 2
Looking southwest from the north side of Kettle Lake 2Looking southwest from the north side of Kettle Lake 2
Research vessel on Kettle Lake 3
Research vessel with bathymetric surveying equipment andU.S. Geological Survey hydrologist on Kettle Lake 3.
Research vessel with bathymetric surveying equipment andU.S. Geological Survey hydrologist on Kettle Lake 3.
Thermal imaging for fire research
Use of thermal imaging helps researchers to understand the relationship of fuels and fire effects, Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico, 2019.
Use of thermal imaging helps researchers to understand the relationship of fuels and fire effects, Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico, 2019.
USGS gage 10351600 Truckee River Below Derby Dam near Wadsworth, NV