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Entire floor of the Halema`uma`u vent
Entire floor of the Halema`uma`u vent
Entire floor of the Halema`uma`u vent

movie shows video collected with a thermal camera during two helicopter overflights of the Halema`uma`u vent. The high vantage point allowed a view of the entire floor of the vent cavity, which is not possible from the ground. Also, the thermal camera can "see" through the thick fume that normally obscures the vent to the naked eye.

movie shows video collected with a thermal camera during two helicopter overflights of the Halema`uma`u vent. The high vantage point allowed a view of the entire floor of the vent cavity, which is not possible from the ground. Also, the thermal camera can "see" through the thick fume that normally obscures the vent to the naked eye.

video thumbnail: Thermal View of Halema'uma'u Floor video thumbnail: Thermal View of Halema'uma'u Floor
Thermal View of Halema'uma'u Floor
Thermal View of Halema'uma'u Floor

This movie shows video collected with a thermal camera during two helicopter overflights of the Halema'uma'u vent. The high vantage point allowed a view of the entire floor of the vent cavity, which is not possible from the ground. Also, the thermal camera can "see" through the thick fume that normally obscures the vent to the naked eye.

This movie shows video collected with a thermal camera during two helicopter overflights of the Halema'uma'u vent. The high vantage point allowed a view of the entire floor of the vent cavity, which is not possible from the ground. Also, the thermal camera can "see" through the thick fume that normally obscures the vent to the naked eye.

Bats at Wind Turbines
Bats at Wind Turbines
Bats at Wind Turbines

Bats at Turbines (B-roll): Surveillance video (B-roll) from a temperature-imaging camera showing a bat interacting with a wind turbine at about 3 a.m. on a brightly moonlit night in late August.[video resolution 614 by 454 pixels, limited by imaging device]

Bats at Turbines (B-roll): Surveillance video (B-roll) from a temperature-imaging camera showing a bat interacting with a wind turbine at about 3 a.m. on a brightly moonlit night in late August.[video resolution 614 by 454 pixels, limited by imaging device]

San Francisco, California Bay Area Earthquake Hazards and Preparedness

This video presents information on historical and recent earthquake activity in the Bay Area of California. Experts discuss scientific and engineering issues, as well as personal safety and community well-being. The 7 Steps to Safety are neatly outlined, showing families how to be prepared before, during, and after an earthquake.

This video presents information on historical and recent earthquake activity in the Bay Area of California. Experts discuss scientific and engineering issues, as well as personal safety and community well-being. The 7 Steps to Safety are neatly outlined, showing families how to be prepared before, during, and after an earthquake.

San Francisco, California Bay Area Earthquake Hazards and Preparedness

This video presents information on historical and recent earthquake activity in the Bay Area of California. Experts discuss scientific and engineering issues, as well as personal safety and community well-being. The 7 Steps to Safety are neatly outlined, showing families how to be prepared before, during, and after an earthquake.

This video presents information on historical and recent earthquake activity in the Bay Area of California. Experts discuss scientific and engineering issues, as well as personal safety and community well-being. The 7 Steps to Safety are neatly outlined, showing families how to be prepared before, during, and after an earthquake.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Arrowhead Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Arrowhead Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Arrowhead Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Arrowhead Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - BlackJohn Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - BlackJohn Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - BlackJohn Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - BlackJohn Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - China Camp State Park video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - China Camp State Park
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - China Camp State Park
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - China Camp State Park

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Cogswell Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Cogswell Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Cogswell Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Cogswell Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Coon Island video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Coon Island
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Coon Island
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Coon Island

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Corte Madera Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Corte Madera Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Corte Madera Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Corte Madera Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Fagan Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Fagan Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Fagan Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Fagan Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Gambinini Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Gambinini Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Gambinini Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Gambinini Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Laumeister Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Laumeister Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Laumeister Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Laumeister Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Petaluma Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Petaluma Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Petaluma Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - Petaluma Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - San Pablo Bay Strip Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - San Pablo Bay Strip Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - San Pablo Bay Strip Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - San Pablo Bay Strip Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - West San Pablo Bay Marsh video thumbnail: Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - West San Pablo Bay Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - West San Pablo Bay Marsh
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary - West San Pablo Bay Marsh

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

How will sea level rise impact coastal ecosystems like salt marshes? Will plant species change and shift available habitat for local wildlife? Or will the marsh be completely inundated? USGS scientists are conducting extensive elevation and habitat surveys along the U.S. Pacific Coast, and using the data to model sea level rise impact for the next 100 years.

Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary-China Camp Tides
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary-China Camp Tides
Sea-level Rise Scenario for San Francisco Bay Estuary-China Camp Tides

This time-lapse video shows the dramatic natural tidal cycles of a salt marsh in San Francisco Bay -- daily rhythms to which animals take refuge in high ground, and the marsh receives sediment and nutrients from the estuary. But what will happen to these marsh ecosystems under sea level rise scenarios?

This time-lapse video shows the dramatic natural tidal cycles of a salt marsh in San Francisco Bay -- daily rhythms to which animals take refuge in high ground, and the marsh receives sediment and nutrients from the estuary. But what will happen to these marsh ecosystems under sea level rise scenarios?

Draining event in the lava pond within the Halema`uma`u vent
Draining event in the lava pond within the Halema`uma`u vent
Draining event in the lava pond within the Halema`uma`u vent

movie shows a draining event in the lava pond within the Halema`uma`u vent cavity. The lava column exhibited cycles of filling and draining of the vent cavity, with each cycle lasting a few minutes. As the pond drains, lava cascades into a small hole on the east side (right) of the cavity floor.

movie shows a draining event in the lava pond within the Halema`uma`u vent cavity. The lava column exhibited cycles of filling and draining of the vent cavity, with each cycle lasting a few minutes. As the pond drains, lava cascades into a small hole on the east side (right) of the cavity floor.

video thumbnail: Draining in Lava Pond within Halema'uma'u Vent video thumbnail: Draining in Lava Pond within Halema'uma'u Vent
Draining in Lava Pond within Halema'uma'u Vent
Draining in Lava Pond within Halema'uma'u Vent

This movie shows a draining event in the lava pond within the Halema'uma'u vent cavity. The lava column exhibited cycles of filling and draining of the vent cavity, with each cycle lasting a few minutes. As the pond drains, lava cascades into a small hole on the east side (right) of the cavity floor.

This movie shows a draining event in the lava pond within the Halema'uma'u vent cavity. The lava column exhibited cycles of filling and draining of the vent cavity, with each cycle lasting a few minutes. As the pond drains, lava cascades into a small hole on the east side (right) of the cavity floor.

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