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Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.

Welcome to the “I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers.

Background of a misty boreal forest, overlaid with an image of smiling white woman with short brown hair wearing a parka Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist

USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.  

USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.  

Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of smiling white man in a red and white striped beanie Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist

Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.

Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of man with short black hair wearing hiking gear on snowy landscape. Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Steve Matsuoka, Research Wildlife Biologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Steve Matsuoka, Research Wildlife Biologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Steve Matsuoka, Research Wildlife Biologist

Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.

Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.

Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling blond woman in a heavy parka. Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist

Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.

Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.

Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling man in warm clothes holding a sea bird. Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.

Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.

Background of a coral reef beneath waves. Overlaid with a photo of a white woman with light brown hair. Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ann Gibbs, Geologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ann Gibbs, Geologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ann Gibbs, Geologist

Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.

Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.

Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling man with curly black hair and a black beard. Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist
Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist

Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.  

Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.  

Background of coral reef beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of a smiling white woman with shoulder-length hair. Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Kira Mizell, Research Oceanographer
Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Kira Mizell, Research Oceanographer
Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Kira Mizell, Research Oceanographer

Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies change in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.

Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies change in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.

Map of Yellowstone earthquakes as located by the University of Utah... Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano (April 1, 2022)
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano (April 1, 2022)
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano (April 1, 2022)

Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Scientist-in-Charge Mike Poland talks about a recent earthquake swarm in Yellowstone National Park, trends in ground deformation, and water eruptions at Steamboat Geyser, in this video update of recent activity (April 1, 2022).

Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Scientist-in-Charge Mike Poland talks about a recent earthquake swarm in Yellowstone National Park, trends in ground deformation, and water eruptions at Steamboat Geyser, in this video update of recent activity (April 1, 2022).

Color photograph of lava spattering 29 March 2022– Kīlauea volcano, spattering within Halema‘uma‘u crater
29 March 2022– Kīlauea volcano, spattering within Halema‘uma‘u crater
29 March 2022– Kīlauea volcano, spattering within Halema‘uma‘u crater

This video, captured by a webcam on the northwest rim of Kīlauea caldera of March 29, 2022, shows spattering from a cone that has developed on the crater surface in the eastern part of Halema‘uma‘u. The presence of these features demonstrates that molten material is present beneath the solidified surface of the crater floor. 

This video, captured by a webcam on the northwest rim of Kīlauea caldera of March 29, 2022, shows spattering from a cone that has developed on the crater surface in the eastern part of Halema‘uma‘u. The presence of these features demonstrates that molten material is present beneath the solidified surface of the crater floor. 

Color photograph of lava lake Continued lava lake activity at Kīlauea summit on March 29, 2022
Continued lava lake activity at Kīlauea summit on March 29, 2022
Continued lava lake activity at Kīlauea summit on March 29, 2022

Activity continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. Today, spattering was present at the margin of the active lava lake, along with lava pouring from a small cone in the northeast portion of the crater floor. The video ends with crustal foundering in an area of ponded lava in the central portion of the crater floor. 

Activity continues in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. Today, spattering was present at the margin of the active lava lake, along with lava pouring from a small cone in the northeast portion of the crater floor. The video ends with crustal foundering in an area of ponded lava in the central portion of the crater floor. 

Color photograph of lava March 25, 2022 — Kīlauea summit continued lava lake activity
March 25, 2022 — Kīlauea summit continued lava lake activity
March 25, 2022 — Kīlauea summit continued lava lake activity

The summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, continues with lava lake activity. This video, taken on March 24, 2022, shows lava from the main lake pouring into a smaller lake in the western portion of the crater. 

The summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea, continues with lava lake activity. This video, taken on March 24, 2022, shows lava from the main lake pouring into a smaller lake in the western portion of the crater. 

screenshot of video PubTalk-03/2022 - Hoofing it in the West: Conservation Challenges and Solutions for Migratory Big Game
PubTalk-03/2022 - Hoofing it in the West: Conservation Challenges and Solutions for Migratory Big Game
PubTalk-03/2022 - Hoofing it in the West: Conservation Challenges and Solutions for Migratory Big Game

Hoofing it in the West: Conservation Challenges and Solutions for Migratory Big Game

By Matthew Kauffman, USGS Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Hoofing it in the West: Conservation Challenges and Solutions for Migratory Big Game

By Matthew Kauffman, USGS Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

USGS scientist with yellow visibility safety vest on talking to the camera with people working in the background. What is a seismic survey?
What is a seismic survey?
What is a seismic survey?

What is a seismic survey? This video gives a very brief overview of the what goes into conducting a seismic survey in an urban area. The survey depicted in this video was done in San Carlos, California.

What is a seismic survey? This video gives a very brief overview of the what goes into conducting a seismic survey in an urban area. The survey depicted in this video was done in San Carlos, California.

Color thumbnail for USGS EROS Center Image of the Week - Flooding in Tweed Heads Australia Image of the Week - Flooding in Tweed Heads, Australia
Image of the Week - Flooding in Tweed Heads, Australia
Image of the Week - Flooding in Tweed Heads, Australia

Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites revealed flooding at Tweed Heads, New South Wales. Heavy rain that persisted for days in late February 2022 caused widespread flooding on Australia's east coast.

Europe's Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites revealed flooding at Tweed Heads, New South Wales. Heavy rain that persisted for days in late February 2022 caused widespread flooding on Australia's east coast.

Color map of eruption at summit of volcano March 17, 2022 — Kīlauea summit eruption overflight video
March 17, 2022 — Kīlauea summit eruption overflight video
March 17, 2022 — Kīlauea summit eruption overflight video

A routine helicopter overflight on March 17, 2022, provided airborne views of the summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. At the start of the video, the helicopter flies over the edge of the large collapse depression formed during the 2018 eruption.

A routine helicopter overflight on March 17, 2022, provided airborne views of the summit eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. At the start of the video, the helicopter flies over the edge of the large collapse depression formed during the 2018 eruption.

Helicopter towing large hoop over snow covered ground, technician for scale Southern Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2022
Southern Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2022
Southern Wisconsin Airborne Electromagnetic Survey 2022

Low-flying helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.

Low-flying helicopter with geophysical equipment loop deployed below it via slingload. In March 2022, a helicopter carried an airborne electromagnetic induction sensor over parts of southeast and southwest Wisconsin as part of a USGS study to map the aquifers in the region.

Color photograph of lava lake March 2, 2022 — Kīlauea summit overflight
March 2, 2022 — Kīlauea summit overflight
March 2, 2022 — Kīlauea summit overflight

A morning overflight of Kīlauea summit on March 2, 2022, provided aerial views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u. Lava erupts from the west vent area and pours into the active lava lake area. 

A morning overflight of Kīlauea summit on March 2, 2022, provided aerial views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u. Lava erupts from the west vent area and pours into the active lava lake area. 

Bacterium Thermus aquaticus... Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for March 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for March 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for March 2022

Happy 150th birthday to Yellowstone National Park! The Park is truly a wonderland, and a place of continuous inspiration and learning. Listen, as Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Scientist-in-Charge Mike Poland recounts some of its unique history and provides an update of recent earthquakes, ground deformation, and geyser activity.

Happy 150th birthday to Yellowstone National Park! The Park is truly a wonderland, and a place of continuous inspiration and learning. Listen, as Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Scientist-in-Charge Mike Poland recounts some of its unique history and provides an update of recent earthquakes, ground deformation, and geyser activity.

Polar bear on ice with text reading 2022 Polar Bear Research Masterplan 2022 Polar Bear Research Masterplan
2022 Polar Bear Research Masterplan
2022 Polar Bear Research Masterplan

Scientists continue to study how a warming Arctic will affect polar bear populations. The new 2022 Polar Bear Research Council Masterplan identifies how polar bears in zoos can help fill knowledge gaps that benefit wild populations.

Scientists continue to study how a warming Arctic will affect polar bear populations. The new 2022 Polar Bear Research Council Masterplan identifies how polar bears in zoos can help fill knowledge gaps that benefit wild populations.

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