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Explore our planet through photography and imagery, including climate change and water all the way back to the 1800s when the USGS was surveying the country by horse and buggy.
The natural oil seep in this photo is located in Pescadero Creek County Park, where the Canyon Trail crosses Tarwater Creek. The oil is black, has a taffy-like consistency, and smells like motor oil.
The natural oil seep in this photo is located in Pescadero Creek County Park, where the Canyon Trail crosses Tarwater Creek. The oil is black, has a taffy-like consistency, and smells like motor oil.
USGS and Geological Survey of Canada scientists sample sediment cores collected from the sea floor along the Queen Charlotte Fault. This was taken while they were working with (or in) the Geological Survey of Canada.
USGS and Geological Survey of Canada scientists sample sediment cores collected from the sea floor along the Queen Charlotte Fault. This was taken while they were working with (or in) the Geological Survey of Canada.
(Left to right) Danny Brothers (USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center [PCMSC]), Peter Haeussler (USGS Alaska Science Center), Maureen Walton (PCMSC), and Jamie Conrad (PCMSC) select seafloor sediment samples from cores collected along the Queen Charlotte-Fairweather fault.
(Left to right) Danny Brothers (USGS Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center [PCMSC]), Peter Haeussler (USGS Alaska Science Center), Maureen Walton (PCMSC), and Jamie Conrad (PCMSC) select seafloor sediment samples from cores collected along the Queen Charlotte-Fairweather fault.
Siklus Air - The Water Cycle, Bahasa
Siklus Air - The Water Cycle, Bahasa
Mis on veeringe?
Veeringe kirjeldab vee olemasolu ja liikumist Maa peal, sees ja kohal. Maakeral on vesi alati liikvel ning oma olekut muutmas - vedelast auruks ja jääks ning uuesti vedelaks. Veeringe on toiminud miljardeid aastaid ning sellest oleneb kogu elu Maal. Ilma selleta oleks Maa päris surnud paik.
Mis on veeringe?
Veeringe kirjeldab vee olemasolu ja liikumist Maa peal, sees ja kohal. Maakeral on vesi alati liikvel ning oma olekut muutmas - vedelast auruks ja jääks ning uuesti vedelaks. Veeringe on toiminud miljardeid aastaid ning sellest oleneb kogu elu Maal. Ilma selleta oleks Maa päris surnud paik.
המחזור ההידרולוגי - The Water Cycle, Hebrew
המחזור ההידרולוגי - The Water Cycle, Hebrew
बच्चों के लिए पानी/जल चक्र - The Water Cycle, Hindi
आप सोचते होंगे कि आसमान से गिरी बारिश की हर एक बूंद, या आपके पीने के पानी का प्रत्येक गिलास, हर बार नया है, परन्तु यह हमेशा से यहां पर है और यह पानी/जल का भाग है ।
बच्चों के लिए पानी/जल चक्र - The Water Cycle, Hindi
आप सोचते होंगे कि आसमान से गिरी बारिश की हर एक बूंद, या आपके पीने के पानी का प्रत्येक गिलास, हर बार नया है, परन्तु यह हमेशा से यहां पर है और यह पानी/जल का भाग है ।
জল-চক্র, The Water Cycle, Bangla
জল-চক্র, The Water Cycle, Bangla
ວັດທະຈັກ ນໍ້າ ສໍາລັບ ໂຮງຮຽນ - The Water Cycle, Lao
ວັດທະຈັກ ນໍ້າ ສໍາລັບ ໂຮງຮຽນ - The Water Cycle, Lao
어린이를 위한 물의 순환 - The Water Cycle, Korean
이 다이어그램은 자연 물 순환 만 보여줍니다. 인간의 영향을 무시하십시오.
어린이를 위한 물의 순환 - The Water Cycle, Korean
이 다이어그램은 자연 물 순환 만 보여줍니다. 인간의 영향을 무시하십시오.
People watching a sunset at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, San Diego, California. These natural cliffs overlook the Pacific Ocean and are a popular location to watch the sunset.
People watching a sunset at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, San Diego, California. These natural cliffs overlook the Pacific Ocean and are a popular location to watch the sunset.
An animated GIF showing a Pacific Walrus scratching/rubbing themselves on their side with their "eye" rolling. The animation repeats in a reverse-motion.
An animated GIF showing a Pacific Walrus scratching/rubbing themselves on their side with their "eye" rolling. The animation repeats in a reverse-motion.
Cutting through 2-ft thick ice to sample Yellowstone River, Sidney MT
Cutting through 2-ft thick ice to sample Yellowstone River, Sidney MT
While heading out to a survey plot off of San Pablo Bay, an egret flies over the Petaluma River in the early morning.
While heading out to a survey plot off of San Pablo Bay, an egret flies over the Petaluma River in the early morning.
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - ice and snow on the gage.
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - ice and snow on the gage.
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - ice and snow on gage house
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - ice and snow on gage house
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - ice on gage
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - QW equipment
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - snow and ice on gage
Kankakee River at Davis, IN - snow and ice on gage
Kevin Buffington (USGS) and Tess Forstner (USGS) measure the elevation of the Tule Slough wetlands, CA.
Kevin Buffington (USGS) and Tess Forstner (USGS) measure the elevation of the Tule Slough wetlands, CA.
Tess Forstner (USGS) and Kevin Buffington (USGS) set out on the Petaluma River, CA. Under the guidance of Dr. Karen Thorne, they are studying the effects of rising seas on Pacific coastal wetlands.
Tess Forstner (USGS) and Kevin Buffington (USGS) set out on the Petaluma River, CA. Under the guidance of Dr. Karen Thorne, they are studying the effects of rising seas on Pacific coastal wetlands.