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Salcha River debris near Salchaket
Salcha River debris near Salchaket
Cumulative number of earthquakes (counts) that have occurred at Mou...
The red line shows the total number of earthquakes that have occurred at Mount Hood between the year 2000 and May 16, 2016. During this period, there have been 829 earthquakes greater than magnitude 1. Note the number of earthquakes during the 2002 swarm.
The red line shows the total number of earthquakes that have occurred at Mount Hood between the year 2000 and May 16, 2016. During this period, there have been 829 earthquakes greater than magnitude 1. Note the number of earthquakes during the 2002 swarm.
Montana wetland
Panoramic view of a Montana wetland
View along the eastern shore of Little Pond, East Falmouth
Eutrophication is seen along the eastern shore of Little Pond, East Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Eutrophication is seen along the eastern shore of Little Pond, East Falmouth, Massachusetts.
USGS WERC Scientist Holding Hen Mallard with Transmitter
Photo of a USGS scientist holding a hen mallard equipped with a GPS transmitter.
Photo of a USGS scientist holding a hen mallard equipped with a GPS transmitter.
A True Ice Worm on La Perouse Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park
A true ice worm (Mesenchytraeus solifugus) on the La Perouse Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park.
A true ice worm (Mesenchytraeus solifugus) on the La Perouse Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park.
Fort McMurray Wildfire (Before and After)
Eleven days after a wildfire first sparked south of Fort McMurray in northern Alberta, Landsat 8’s Operational Land Imager (OLI) captured imagery of one of the most destructive infernos in Canadian history. The fire has burned an area approaching 600,000 acres.
Eleven days after a wildfire first sparked south of Fort McMurray in northern Alberta, Landsat 8’s Operational Land Imager (OLI) captured imagery of one of the most destructive infernos in Canadian history. The fire has burned an area approaching 600,000 acres.
USGS scientists on an airboat in Louisiana wetland
WARC scientists take an airboat out to a wetland study site in Louisiana
WARC scientists take an airboat out to a wetland study site in Louisiana
When were the first photographs of Kīlauea taken?
This image of Kīlauea Volcano's summit, probably taken in the 1860s from a site near where Jaggar Museum in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located today, was once thought to be the first photograph of Kīlauea. It shows part of the caldera rim and floor with a fuming Halema‘uma‘u Crater near the center of the image. USGS/HVO photo archives.
This image of Kīlauea Volcano's summit, probably taken in the 1860s from a site near where Jaggar Museum in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is located today, was once thought to be the first photograph of Kīlauea. It shows part of the caldera rim and floor with a fuming Halema‘uma‘u Crater near the center of the image. USGS/HVO photo archives.
When were the first photographs of Kīlauea taken?
This daguerreotype image, captured in 1855 by Hugo Stangenwald, is the earliest known photograph of Kīlauea Volcano. Although scratched and faded, the 161-year-old photo shows a line of steaming vents across the floor of Kīlauea's summit caldera as viewed from a location near today's Volcano House Hotel. The caldera rim is visible in the lower third of the image.
This daguerreotype image, captured in 1855 by Hugo Stangenwald, is the earliest known photograph of Kīlauea Volcano. Although scratched and faded, the 161-year-old photo shows a line of steaming vents across the floor of Kīlauea's summit caldera as viewed from a location near today's Volcano House Hotel. The caldera rim is visible in the lower third of the image.
Measuring discharge with ADCP on Mohawk River
Measuring discharge with ADCP on Mohawk River
Measuring discharge with ADCP on Mohawk River
Measuring discharge with ADCP on the Mohawk River, NY
Measuring discharge with ADCP on the Mohawk River, NY
Measuring discharge with ADCP on the Mohawk River, NY
Field Activity 2016-005-FA North of Nantucket, MA
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center scientists aboard the RV Rafael prepare to launch the Mini SEABOSS just off of Nantucket! The Mini SEABOSS collects samples, photos and video of the seafloor.
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center scientists aboard the RV Rafael prepare to launch the Mini SEABOSS just off of Nantucket! The Mini SEABOSS collects samples, photos and video of the seafloor.
Best Job in the World
Biological technicians, Beth Ogata, Kristina Young, and Natalie Day head back to base-camp after a day of monitoring vegetation and biological soil crusts in Canyonlands NP.
Biological technicians, Beth Ogata, Kristina Young, and Natalie Day head back to base-camp after a day of monitoring vegetation and biological soil crusts in Canyonlands NP.
Canyonlands and the Colorado Plateau
The Needles district of Canyonlands serves as a stunning backdrop to our study site in the high desert grassland of the Colorado Plateau. Researchers at Canyonlands Research Station are testing the effect of experimentally imposed altered precipitation regimes on plant reproductive success, mortality, and biomass.
The Needles district of Canyonlands serves as a stunning backdrop to our study site in the high desert grassland of the Colorado Plateau. Researchers at Canyonlands Research Station are testing the effect of experimentally imposed altered precipitation regimes on plant reproductive success, mortality, and biomass.
Denis R. LeBlanc receiving his Distinguished Service Award
Denis R. LeBlanc receiving his Distinguished Service Award on May 9, 2016, from Mike Connor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior (left) and Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior (right).
Denis R. LeBlanc receiving his Distinguished Service Award on May 9, 2016, from Mike Connor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior (left) and Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior (right).
Don't Bust the Crust
To examine the influence of biological soil crusts in ecosystems (soil food webs, soil stability, soil nutrient cycles, and plant communities), Hilda Smith, biological technician, prepares to resample paired experimental plots where biological soil crusts were removed annually since 1995 or left intact at Arches NP.
To examine the influence of biological soil crusts in ecosystems (soil food webs, soil stability, soil nutrient cycles, and plant communities), Hilda Smith, biological technician, prepares to resample paired experimental plots where biological soil crusts were removed annually since 1995 or left intact at Arches NP.
Dr. Michael T. Meyer receiving his Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Michael T. Meyer receiving his Distinguished Service Award on May 9, 2016, from Mike Connor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior (left) and Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior (right)
Dr. Michael T. Meyer receiving his Distinguished Service Award on May 9, 2016, from Mike Connor, Deputy Secretary of the Interior (left) and Sally Jewell, Secretary of the Interior (right)