Exploring the colorful southern Colorado Plateau in 3-D
By Philip Stoffer, Geologist
Take a colorful tour with the help of 3-D photography through some of the region's highlights:
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PubTalk 6/2007 — Adventures in Southwest Geology
Exploring the colorful southern Colorado Plateau in 3-D
By Philip Stoffer, Geologist
Take a colorful tour with the help of 3-D photography through some of the region's highlights:
Collapse, Refilling, and Uplift of Pu'u 'O'o Crater (6/10-7/25, 2007)
On June 17-19, 2007, and intrusion into Kilauea's upper east rift zone led to the cessation of eruptive activity at Pu'u 'O'o and the collapse of the Pu'u 'O'o crater floor.
On June 17-19, 2007, and intrusion into Kilauea's upper east rift zone led to the cessation of eruptive activity at Pu'u 'O'o and the collapse of the Pu'u 'O'o crater floor.
PubTalk 5/2007 — Alchemy in the Abyss
Probing the mysteries of deep-ocean minerals
By James R. Hein, Marine Geologist
Probing the mysteries of deep-ocean minerals
By James R. Hein, Marine Geologist
Grizzly Bear Rubbing Tree
Grizzly bear sniffs and rubs on trees regularly used by bears in Glacier National Park then visits a log off screen and returns to the trees to rub again.
Grizzly bear sniffs and rubs on trees regularly used by bears in Glacier National Park then visits a log off screen and returns to the trees to rub again.
Grizzly Bear Rubbing Tree
Grizzly bear vigorously rubbing on a tree regularly used by bears in Glacier National Park.
Grizzly bear vigorously rubbing on a tree regularly used by bears in Glacier National Park.
Fat Grizzly Bear Digging at a Log
Grizzly bear rubbing, laying on, and excavating a decaying tree in Glacier National Park. The log shows long-term use by bears.
Grizzly bear rubbing, laying on, and excavating a decaying tree in Glacier National Park. The log shows long-term use by bears.
PubTalk 4/2007 — Shock Waves
How the 1906 earthquake shook up California and science
A presentation of the award-winning USGS Video Shock Waves introduced by David Schwartz, Earthquake Geologist
How the 1906 earthquake shook up California and science
A presentation of the award-winning USGS Video Shock Waves introduced by David Schwartz, Earthquake Geologist
PubTalk 3/2007 — Impact!
Piecing together the story of a giant meteorite crater beneath the Atlantic coast
By David S. Powars, Geologist, and R.D. Catchings, Geophysicist
Piecing together the story of a giant meteorite crater beneath the Atlantic coast
By David S. Powars, Geologist, and R.D. Catchings, Geophysicist
PubTalk 2/2007 — Riding the Storm
Landslide Danger in the Bay Area Hills
Landslide Danger in the Bay Area Hills
PubTalk 1/2007 — The Hidden World of the Golden Gate
How tides, currents, and humans have created an array of sea-floor features
By Patrick Barnard, Marine Geologist, and Peter Dartnell, Physical Scientist
How tides, currents, and humans have created an array of sea-floor features
By Patrick Barnard, Marine Geologist, and Peter Dartnell, Physical Scientist
Mount St. Helens 2004-2008 Eruption: A Volcano Reawakens
Mount St. Helens reawakened in late September 2004. Small magnitude earthquakes beneath the 1980-1986 lava dome increased in frequency and size, and a growing welt formed on the southeast margin of the previous lava dome and nearby portions of Crater Glacier.
Mount St. Helens reawakened in late September 2004. Small magnitude earthquakes beneath the 1980-1986 lava dome increased in frequency and size, and a growing welt formed on the southeast margin of the previous lava dome and nearby portions of Crater Glacier.
PubTalk 12/2006 - Mojave
Title: The Mojave National Preserve: Geology and Water Shape Desert Plant Communities
Title: The Mojave National Preserve: Geology and Water Shape Desert Plant Communities
PubTalk 12/2006 — The Mojave National Preserve
Geology and Water Shape Desert Plant Communities
by David Miller, Geologist and John Nimmo, Soil Hydrologist
Geology and Water Shape Desert Plant Communities
by David Miller, Geologist and John Nimmo, Soil Hydrologist
PubTalk 11/2006 — Drills, Spills, and Chills
The inside story on USGS estimates of Alaskan oil and gas resources
by Ken Bird and Rick Stanley, Geologists
The inside story on USGS estimates of Alaskan oil and gas resources
by Ken Bird and Rick Stanley, Geologists
Long-term Change at MLK Vent
(April 2, 2004, to October 28, 2006) A time-lapse camera was poised on the southwestern flank of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō cone from early 2004 through mid-2007.
(April 2, 2004, to October 28, 2006) A time-lapse camera was poised on the southwestern flank of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō cone from early 2004 through mid-2007.
PubTalk 10/2006 — The Parkfield 2004 Earthquake
Lessons From the Best-Recorded Quake in History
by Andy Michael, Geophysicist
Lessons From the Best-Recorded Quake in History
by Andy Michael, Geophysicist
East Lae‘apuki shatter ring
October 16 , 2006, 06:20:23 to 08:00:22) This is another movie showing a shatter ring in action (see "Shatter ring on the PKK lava tube", 03-20-06).
October 16 , 2006, 06:20:23 to 08:00:22) This is another movie showing a shatter ring in action (see "Shatter ring on the PKK lava tube", 03-20-06).
East Lae'apuki Shatter Ring (October 16, 2006)
The lava-tube feature seen here is called a shatter ring. Shatter rings are circular to elliptical volcanic features, typically tens of meters (yards) in diameter, which form over active lava tubes. They are typified by an upraised rim of blocky rubble and a central depression.
The lava-tube feature seen here is called a shatter ring. Shatter rings are circular to elliptical volcanic features, typically tens of meters (yards) in diameter, which form over active lava tubes. They are typified by an upraised rim of blocky rubble and a central depression.
PubTalk 9/2006 — Water Odysseys
Surface-water and ground-water flow in the Santa Clara Valley
by Randall T. Hanson, Research Hydrologist
Surface-water and ground-water flow in the Santa Clara Valley
by Randall T. Hanson, Research Hydrologist
Lava breakout from the PKK lava tube at East Lae‘apuki
(Sept 21, 2006, 18:00:02 to 00:00:05) Between the morning of September 20 and the evening of September 22, 2006, there were 10 separate breakouts from the PKK lava tube. Each originated about 50 meters inland from the older sea cliff bounding the inboard edge of the East Lae‘apuki lava delta.
(Sept 21, 2006, 18:00:02 to 00:00:05) Between the morning of September 20 and the evening of September 22, 2006, there were 10 separate breakouts from the PKK lava tube. Each originated about 50 meters inland from the older sea cliff bounding the inboard edge of the East Lae‘apuki lava delta.
East Lae'apuki Lava Breakout (September 21, 2006)
Between the morning of September 20, 2006 and the evening of September 22, 2006, there were 10 separate breakouts from the East Lae`apuki tube about 50 meters (165 feet) inland from the older sea cliff behind the East Lae'apuki lava delta.
Between the morning of September 20, 2006 and the evening of September 22, 2006, there were 10 separate breakouts from the East Lae`apuki tube about 50 meters (165 feet) inland from the older sea cliff behind the East Lae'apuki lava delta.