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Explore a diverse collection of engaging videos showcasing the latest research, discoveries, and educational content from the U.S. Geological Survey. Dive into the fascinating world of geology, hydrology, ecology, and natural hazards as we bring science to life. Stay informed and inspired by our visual storytelling that highlights the vital work of USGS scientists and their impact on the planet.
This Quicktime movie shows exactly two years of lava lake activity in Halema‘uma‘u Crater (Feb 11, 2011 to Feb 11, 2013) in one minute of time-lapse video, using images taken from a thermal camera perched on the rim of Halema‘uma‘u.
This Quicktime movie shows exactly two years of lava lake activity in Halema‘uma‘u Crater (Feb 11, 2011 to Feb 11, 2013) in one minute of time-lapse video, using images taken from a thermal camera perched on the rim of Halema‘uma‘u.
This video explains methods used to browse the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
This video explains methods used to browse the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
This video explains methods used to search for information resources using the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
This video explains methods used to search for information resources using the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains navigation and displayed fields.
This video explains methods used to access and learn information about cataloged information resources in the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains item details, navigation, and displayed information fields.
This video explains methods used to access and learn information about cataloged information resources in the virtual, online ScienceBase Data Catalog. The video shows use of ScienceBase screens while narrator explains item details, navigation, and displayed information fields.
A short video from the Landsat 8 launch in 2013.
A short video from the Landsat 8 launch in 2013.
Team Manatee: A Community Working Together to Assess and Protect Manatee Health and Habitat
Team Manatee: A Community Working Together to Assess and Protect Manatee Health and Habitat
--Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath our Feet
By Walter Mooney, Geophysicist
--Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath our Feet
By Walter Mooney, Geophysicist
The U.S. Geological Survey's National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC) works to provide natural resource managers with the scientific tools and information they need to develop and execute management strategies that address the impacts of climate and other ongoing global changes on fish and wildlife and their habitats. Similarly, the eight U.S.
The U.S. Geological Survey's National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC) works to provide natural resource managers with the scientific tools and information they need to develop and execute management strategies that address the impacts of climate and other ongoing global changes on fish and wildlife and their habitats. Similarly, the eight U.S.
A 2012 video highlighting Earth As Art.
A 2012 video highlighting Earth As Art.
A "Top Ten" video of locations featuring land change, as captured by USGS Landsat
A "Top Ten" video of locations featuring land change, as captured by USGS Landsat
Four previously undiscovered photos of undocumented Russian Crown Jewels were recently discovered in the USGS library. The photos appear in a 1922 album called ‘Russian Diamond Fund ’ that was uncovered in the rare book room of the library.
Four previously undiscovered photos of undocumented Russian Crown Jewels were recently discovered in the USGS library. The photos appear in a 1922 album called ‘Russian Diamond Fund ’ that was uncovered in the rare book room of the library.
--New Discoveries and Looming Threats
by Robert Fisher, Research Biologist
--New Discoveries and Looming Threats
by Robert Fisher, Research Biologist
USGS Hydrologist Liam Schenk measures sediment transport using an acoustic doppler instrument suspended from a cableway downstream from Fall Creek Reservoir. Reservoir was drawn down to purge sediment and trapped fish from behind dam in December 2012.
USGS Hydrologist Liam Schenk measures sediment transport using an acoustic doppler instrument suspended from a cableway downstream from Fall Creek Reservoir. Reservoir was drawn down to purge sediment and trapped fish from behind dam in December 2012.
Muddy, or turbid water, caused by suspended-sediment released during Fall Creek Reservoir draw down. Reservoir was drawn down to purge sediment and trapped fish from behind dam in December 2012.
Muddy, or turbid water, caused by suspended-sediment released during Fall Creek Reservoir draw down. Reservoir was drawn down to purge sediment and trapped fish from behind dam in December 2012.
As a USGS hydrologist, Anthony Lopez is currently working on two projects. The first project consists of assessing toxicity of the sediment in Barnegat Bay. For this project, Anthony samples the bay and its tributaries for any pesticides, pharmaceuticals, medals or any other anthropogenic contaminants.
As a USGS hydrologist, Anthony Lopez is currently working on two projects. The first project consists of assessing toxicity of the sediment in Barnegat Bay. For this project, Anthony samples the bay and its tributaries for any pesticides, pharmaceuticals, medals or any other anthropogenic contaminants.
Watershed Restoration in an Ultra-urban Environment
Presentation by William Stack, Center for Watershed Protection Deputy Director of Programs
Watershed Restoration in an Ultra-urban Environment
Presentation by William Stack, Center for Watershed Protection Deputy Director of Programs
Gerard McMahon, former NAWQA urbanization study leader
Gerard McMahon, former NAWQA urbanization study leader
-- are American pikas harbingers of changing conditions?
by USGS Research Ecologist Erik Beever
-- are American pikas harbingers of changing conditions?
by USGS Research Ecologist Erik Beever
USGS employees talk about the importance of getting accurate data from stream gauging and the benefit of the stage discharge ratings class.
USGS employees talk about the importance of getting accurate data from stream gauging and the benefit of the stage discharge ratings class.
This project addresses the need for more complete evidence and more accurate vulnerability assessments to show how salmonid populations are adjusting to climate change.
This project addresses the need for more complete evidence and more accurate vulnerability assessments to show how salmonid populations are adjusting to climate change.
The USGS Tunison Lab of Aquatic Science (Cortland, NY) and the USGS Lake Ontario Biological Station (Oswego, NY), which are both part of the USGS Great Lakes Science Center, collaborated each year from 2012-2014 in the release of deepwater cisco ("bloater") off of the USGS research vessel KAHO in the Lake Ontario waters off of Oswego, New York, in late fall.
The USGS Tunison Lab of Aquatic Science (Cortland, NY) and the USGS Lake Ontario Biological Station (Oswego, NY), which are both part of the USGS Great Lakes Science Center, collaborated each year from 2012-2014 in the release of deepwater cisco ("bloater") off of the USGS research vessel KAHO in the Lake Ontario waters off of Oswego, New York, in late fall.