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Installing Coastal Camera Tower
Time-lapse of USGS researchers raising a mechanical mast with a high-resolution camera mounted on top, which was deployed atop a dune in the U.S.
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8Landsat satellites acquire useful data on wildfires around the world. Their near infrared and shortwave infrared imaging allows for detection and mapping of fire, smoke, and burn scars often in remote areas.
In California: the Dixie Fire near Lake Almanor and the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe.
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8
Image of the Week - Fires Worldwide as Seen by Landsat 8Landsat satellites acquire useful data on wildfires around the world. Their near infrared and shortwave infrared imaging allows for detection and mapping of fire, smoke, and burn scars often in remote areas.
In California: the Dixie Fire near Lake Almanor and the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe.
Lees Ferry - 100 Years of Streamflow Monitoring
On October 1, 2021, the U.S. Geological Survey Colorado River streamflow gaging site (USGS 09380000) at Lees Ferry will mark its 100-year anniversary of recording continuous streamflow data.
On October 1, 2021, the U.S. Geological Survey Colorado River streamflow gaging site (USGS 09380000) at Lees Ferry will mark its 100-year anniversary of recording continuous streamflow data.
Hudson River Spatial Mapping Trip
This is a video recording taken during a spatial mapping boat trip of about 50 miles on the Hudson River from New Hamburg to Yonkers, NY, passing through the Hudson Highlands, West Point, and the Tappan Zee.
This is a video recording taken during a spatial mapping boat trip of about 50 miles on the Hudson River from New Hamburg to Yonkers, NY, passing through the Hudson Highlands, West Point, and the Tappan Zee.
Water, sediment supply reqs—post-wildfire debris flows in western U.S.
Water, sediment supply reqs—post-wildfire debris flows in western U.S.We sometimes fall back on an implicit model that post-wildfire debris flows are only triggered once a certain level of saturation or rainfall is reached, and that the sediment supply is soon exhausted and future flows are unlikely until it recharges.
Water, sediment supply reqs—post-wildfire debris flows in western U.S.
Water, sediment supply reqs—post-wildfire debris flows in western U.S.We sometimes fall back on an implicit model that post-wildfire debris flows are only triggered once a certain level of saturation or rainfall is reached, and that the sediment supply is soon exhausted and future flows are unlikely until it recharges.
Image of the Week - Ida Rains on Eastern Pennsylvania
Image of the Week - Ida Rains on Eastern PennsylvaniaThe remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped several inches of rain on eastern Pennsylvania.
These Landsat images show the Schuylkill River west of Philadelphia where muddied waters rose in several communities.
This image from August 26th shows typical river levels in the Phoenixville area.
Image of the Week - Ida Rains on Eastern Pennsylvania
Image of the Week - Ida Rains on Eastern PennsylvaniaThe remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped several inches of rain on eastern Pennsylvania.
These Landsat images show the Schuylkill River west of Philadelphia where muddied waters rose in several communities.
This image from August 26th shows typical river levels in the Phoenixville area.
Intro to Water Data for the Nation's Next Gen Pages - Spanish Captions
Introduction to Water Data for the Nation's Next Generation Monitoring
Image of the Week - Caldor Fire Expands Toward Lake Tahoe
Image of the Week - Caldor Fire Expands Toward Lake TahoeThe Caldor fire in California started on August 14, 2021 and quickly spread in high winds.
The fire continues to expand toward the Lake Tahoe area as residents evacuate.
This image was captured on August 21, the 8th day.
Landsat 8's near infrared and shortwave infrared bands reveal active fire, burn scars, and smoke.
Image of the Week - Caldor Fire Expands Toward Lake Tahoe
Image of the Week - Caldor Fire Expands Toward Lake TahoeThe Caldor fire in California started on August 14, 2021 and quickly spread in high winds.
The fire continues to expand toward the Lake Tahoe area as residents evacuate.
This image was captured on August 21, the 8th day.
Landsat 8's near infrared and shortwave infrared bands reveal active fire, burn scars, and smoke.
Yellowstone Volcano Update for August 2021
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientist-in-charge Mike Poland tells the story behind the color change of Morning Glory Pool and shows how to recognize seasonal changes in ground deformation data in this September 1, 2021 video update of volcano and earthquake activity at Yellowstone Volcano.
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientist-in-charge Mike Poland tells the story behind the color change of Morning Glory Pool and shows how to recognize seasonal changes in ground deformation data in this September 1, 2021 video update of volcano and earthquake activity at Yellowstone Volcano.
Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of Landsat
Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of LandsatSocial scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center – in collaboration with the USGS National Land Imaging Program – conduct Earth observation user case studies using qualitative research methods.
Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of Landsat
Earth Observation User Case: Speaking a New Language of LandsatSocial scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center – in collaboration with the USGS National Land Imaging Program – conduct Earth observation user case studies using qualitative research methods.
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
The increasing risk of flooding along our coasts is driven by climate change, development and habitat loss.
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
Reducing Flood Risks by Restoring Coral Reefs (AD)
The increasing risk of flooding along our coasts is driven by climate change, development and habitat loss.
HLS: Spring Fieldwork in Northeast China
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
HLS: Magnum Fire, Arizona
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
Active landsliding and rock strength controls along Big Sur Coast, CA
Active landsliding and rock strength controls along Big Sur Coast, CAThe Santa Lucia Mountains of the Big Sur coast, California contain abundant active landslides.
Active landsliding and rock strength controls along Big Sur Coast, CA
Active landsliding and rock strength controls along Big Sur Coast, CAThe Santa Lucia Mountains of the Big Sur coast, California contain abundant active landslides.
HLS: Visualizing Stromboli's Eruptions
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) data are here!
I Am An...Ecotoxicologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the tenth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the tenth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers.
What is HLS?
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) version 2 data are here!
Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS) version 2 data are here!
Image of the Week - Dixie Fire Ravages Northern California
Image of the Week - Dixie Fire Ravages Northern CaliforniaThe Dixie Fire has become the largest single fire in California's recorded history. State fire officials don't list it at the top, however. The record is held by the massive August Complex fire of 2020 which burned over one million acres. The term "complex" is used when multiple fires in the same area ignite separately.
Image of the Week - Dixie Fire Ravages Northern California
Image of the Week - Dixie Fire Ravages Northern CaliforniaThe Dixie Fire has become the largest single fire in California's recorded history. State fire officials don't list it at the top, however. The record is held by the massive August Complex fire of 2020 which burned over one million acres. The term "complex" is used when multiple fires in the same area ignite separately.
Widespread landslides during the 2018 wet year in Pittsburgh
Widespread landslides during the 2018 wet year in PittsburghThe record 2018 wet year in Pittsburgh resulted in widespread landslides throughout the region, many of which caused considerable damage to residential property and transportation infrastructure.
Widespread landslides during the 2018 wet year in Pittsburgh
Widespread landslides during the 2018 wet year in PittsburghThe record 2018 wet year in Pittsburgh resulted in widespread landslides throughout the region, many of which caused considerable damage to residential property and transportation infrastructure.