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Apr 27, 2021 Generalizing the NHDPlus HR for National Applications
Apr 27, 2021 Generalizing the NHDPlus HR for National Applications
Apr 27, 2021 Generalizing the NHDPlus HR for National Applications

Topic: Generalizing the NHDPlus HR for National Applications

Presenters: Cindy McKay, Richard Moore, Al Rea

00:02:04 NHDPlus HR National Data Release - Al Rea

00:10:15 EPA Considerations - Shelley Cawley (EPA)

00:13:08 Generalization - Cindy McKay

Topic: Generalizing the NHDPlus HR for National Applications

Presenters: Cindy McKay, Richard Moore, Al Rea

00:02:04 NHDPlus HR National Data Release - Al Rea

00:10:15 EPA Considerations - Shelley Cawley (EPA)

00:13:08 Generalization - Cindy McKay

Center Stage Video Series: Alexander Bissell
Center Stage Video Series: Alexander Bissell
Center Stage Video Series: Alexander Bissell

The USGS New England Water Science Center features Alexander Bissell in their Center Stage Video Series. He talks about a special project he worked on and his work in water quality.

The USGS New England Water Science Center features Alexander Bissell in their Center Stage Video Series. He talks about a special project he worked on and his work in water quality.

Center Stage Video Series: Alexander Bissell (AD)
Center Stage Video Series: Alexander Bissell (AD)
Center Stage Video Series: Alexander Bissell (AD)

The USGS New England Water Science Center features Alexander Bissell in their Center Stage Video Series. He talks about a special project he worked on and his work in water quality.

Turn Around, Salamander!
Turn Around, Salamander!
Turn Around, Salamander!

This video shows a California tiger salamander finding its way to an underpass designed to help amphibians and reptiles cross the road safely, with the help of a "turn-around" that helps guide the salamander back in the right direction as it travels away from the underpass.

This video shows a California tiger salamander finding its way to an underpass designed to help amphibians and reptiles cross the road safely, with the help of a "turn-around" that helps guide the salamander back in the right direction as it travels away from the underpass.

Image of the Week — Stream Restoration in Iowa
Image of the Week — Stream Restoration in Iowa
Image of the Week — Stream Restoration in Iowa

A small watershed restoration project proves that land farmed for half a century can be returned to a previous state. In 2002, Mike Osterholm bought 98 acres in northeastern Iowa, most of it annually tilled cropland. The land included the confluence of Duck Creek and Waterloo Creek.

A small watershed restoration project proves that land farmed for half a century can be returned to a previous state. In 2002, Mike Osterholm bought 98 acres in northeastern Iowa, most of it annually tilled cropland. The land included the confluence of Duck Creek and Waterloo Creek.

PubTalk 4/2021 - From Data to Maps - The National Geospatial Program
PubTalk 4/2021 - From Data to Maps - The National Geospatial Program
PubTalk 4/2021 - From Data to Maps - The National Geospatial Program

Title: From Data to Maps The National Geospatial Program - the Nation's source for topographic information

By: Michael Tischler

  • Responsibilities of a national mapping agency
  • National elevation data
  • National hydrography data
  • Next-generation mapping products 
     

Title: From Data to Maps The National Geospatial Program - the Nation's source for topographic information

By: Michael Tischler

  • Responsibilities of a national mapping agency
  • National elevation data
  • National hydrography data
  • Next-generation mapping products 
     
We are the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program (AD)
We are the Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program (AD)
Mitigating Hazards at Cascade Range Volcanoes
Mitigating Hazards at Cascade Range Volcanoes
Mitigating Hazards at Cascade Range Volcanoes

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was monumental in so many different ways. It had a huge impact on the geography of southwestern Washington, ash affected many people, lives were lost, and lessons were learned. The eruption also led to the creation of the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington.

The 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens was monumental in so many different ways. It had a huge impact on the geography of southwestern Washington, ash affected many people, lives were lost, and lessons were learned. The eruption also led to the creation of the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Washington.

What (or who) Inspired Me to Become a Scientist?
What (or who) Inspired Me to Become a Scientist?
What (or who) Inspired Me to Become a Scientist?

Have you ever wondered what (or who) inspired our employees to become scientists? This video, created for the 2021 Bring a Kid to Work Day event, asks that question of a handful of USGS scientists.
 

Have you ever wondered what (or who) inspired our employees to become scientists? This video, created for the 2021 Bring a Kid to Work Day event, asks that question of a handful of USGS scientists.
 

What I Love About My Job
What I Love About My Job
What I Love About My Job

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)? We asked a handful of our scientists what they love about their jobs. Here's what they had to say about that...
 

Have you ever wondered what it's like to work for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)? We asked a handful of our scientists what they love about their jobs. Here's what they had to say about that...
 

Kīlauea Lava Lake Inlet (April 17, 2021)
Kīlauea Lava Lake Inlet (April 17, 2021)
Kīlauea Lava Lake Inlet (April 17, 2021)

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, remains active. This video is shown at 20x speed and shows the lava supplying the lake from the western fissure. 
 

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, remains active. This video is shown at 20x speed and shows the lava supplying the lake from the western fissure. 
 

Kīlauea Summit Lava Lake (April 17, 2021)
Kīlauea Summit Lava Lake (April 17, 2021)
Kīlauea Summit Lava Lake (April 17, 2021)

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, remains active. This video is shown at 30x speed and shows the lava supplying the lake from the western fissure, with scattered crustal foundering across the lake surface. 
 

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, remains active. This video is shown at 30x speed and shows the lava supplying the lake from the western fissure, with scattered crustal foundering across the lake surface. 
 

Kīlauea West Fissure Spatter (April 17, 2021)
Kīlauea West Fissure Spatter (April 17, 2021)
Kīlauea West Fissure Spatter (April 17, 2021)

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, remains active. This video shows spattering from a small vent at the western fissure. 
 

The lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, remains active. This video shows spattering from a small vent at the western fissure. 
 

Kīlauea Lava Lake (April 16, 2021)
Kīlauea Lava Lake (April 16, 2021)
Kīlauea Lava Lake (April 16, 2021)

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists visited the east rim of Halema‘uma‘u Crater to make observations of Kīlauea's summit lava lake and survey the eastern portion of the crater. This video compilation shows different aspects of the lake activity in the western portion of the crater. 

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists visited the east rim of Halema‘uma‘u Crater to make observations of Kīlauea's summit lava lake and survey the eastern portion of the crater. This video compilation shows different aspects of the lake activity in the western portion of the crater. 

Kīlauea Summit Overflight (April 16, 2021)
Kīlauea Summit Overflight (April 16, 2021)
Kīlauea Summit Overflight (April 16, 2021)

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted a routine helicopter overflight of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. Active surface lava remains limited to a small area in the western portion of the lake, with the eastern portion solidified at the surface.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologists conducted a routine helicopter overflight of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. Active surface lava remains limited to a small area in the western portion of the lake, with the eastern portion solidified at the surface.

Kīlauea Volcano — Halema‘uma‘u gas plume (April 13, 2021)
Kīlauea Volcano — Halema‘uma‘u gas plume (April 13, 2021)
Kīlauea Volcano — Halema‘uma‘u gas plume (April 13, 2021)

KPcam webcam on the flank of Mauna Loa looks south towards the summit of Kīlauea to monitor the gas plume from the active lava lake. This time-lapse video shows a typical day for the summit plume. Clear views in the night and morning show the low, ground-hugging plume carried to the southwest by the tradewinds.

KPcam webcam on the flank of Mauna Loa looks south towards the summit of Kīlauea to monitor the gas plume from the active lava lake. This time-lapse video shows a typical day for the summit plume. Clear views in the night and morning show the low, ground-hugging plume carried to the southwest by the tradewinds.

Kīlauea Volcano — Halema‘uma‘u Lava Lake Inlet (April 13, 2021)
Kīlauea Volcano — Halema‘uma‘u Lava Lake Inlet (April 13, 2021)
Kīlauea Volcano — Halema‘uma‘u Lava Lake Inlet (April 13, 2021)

This video shows the inlet along the western margin of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. The lava stream was moving slowly but steadily, and was emerging beneath a portion of crust attached to the lake margin. The video is shown at 10x speed.
 

This video shows the inlet along the western margin of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u Crater, at the summit of Kīlauea. The lava stream was moving slowly but steadily, and was emerging beneath a portion of crust attached to the lake margin. The video is shown at 10x speed.
 

Terra MODIS & S-NPP VIIRS Observe Snowpack in Sierra Nevada Mt. Range
Terra MODIS & S-NPP VIIRS Observe Snowpack in Sierra Nevada Mt. Range
Terra MODIS & S-NPP VIIRS Observe Snowpack in Sierra Nevada Mt. Range

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor is located aboard NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites. The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensor is aboard the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (S-NPP) satellite.

The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) sensor is located aboard NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites. The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) sensor is aboard the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (S-NPP) satellite.

Image of the Week - Tides in the Bay of Fundy
Image of the Week - Tides in the Bay of Fundy
Image of the Week - Tides in the Bay of Fundy

The Bay of Fundy in Canada has a unique geography funneling the Atlantic Ocean into some of the world's highest tides. At some points the water level can rise and fall over forty feet. The water's edge at Minas Basin shown in these Landsat 8 images changes dramatically depending on the day and time.

The Bay of Fundy in Canada has a unique geography funneling the Atlantic Ocean into some of the world's highest tides. At some points the water level can rise and fall over forty feet. The water's edge at Minas Basin shown in these Landsat 8 images changes dramatically depending on the day and time.

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