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The USGS is a science organization that provides impartial information on the health of our ecosystems and environment, the natural hazards that threaten us, the natural resources we rely on, the impacts of climate and land-use change, and the core science systems that help us provide timely, relevant, and useable information.
Learn about interesting stories of Yellowstone, and the past month's volcanic activity from Mike Poland, Scientist-in-Charge at the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO).
The USGS Sounds of Yellowstone series lets you listen to the natural sounds of geysers, hot springs, and mudpots found through Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, USA.
A weekly series from the USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center highlighting satellite image(s) featuring striking changes to the Earth's surface.
USGS scientists deliver a variety of science in the effort to restore wetlands to over 25,000 acres in San Francisco Bay. "Wetland Revival" shows how science is contributing to the transformation of once industrial salt producing ponds into more natural habitat. The program was completed in 2008. USGS General Information Product 61.
USGS scientists deliver a variety of science in the effort to restore wetlands to over 25,000 acres in San Francisco Bay. "Wetland Revival" shows how science is contributing to the transformation of once industrial salt producing ponds into more natural habitat. The program was completed in 2008. USGS General Information Product 61.
This video describes how scientists study past changes in sea-level and coastal environments by analyzing mangrove peat. Mangrove islands located off the coast of Belize are underlain by deep deposits of peat (organic soil), which retain a record of past sea level, vegetation, and climate.
This video describes how scientists study past changes in sea-level and coastal environments by analyzing mangrove peat. Mangrove islands located off the coast of Belize are underlain by deep deposits of peat (organic soil), which retain a record of past sea level, vegetation, and climate.
Visualizing Past, Present, and Future Earthquakes
USGS scientists David Schwartz, Heather Lackey, Luke Blair, and Scott Haefner take you on a virtual tour of the Bay Area's most urbanized fault
Visualizing Past, Present, and Future Earthquakes
USGS scientists David Schwartz, Heather Lackey, Luke Blair, and Scott Haefner take you on a virtual tour of the Bay Area's most urbanized fault
Movie of the littoral explosions at Waikupanaha
Movie of the littoral explosions at Waikupanaha
In this video podcast, USGS experts give preliminary observations on what took place during the high flow experiment. Time lapse videos and photos available.
In this video podcast, USGS experts give preliminary observations on what took place during the high flow experiment. Time lapse videos and photos available.
Video clip taken from the southeast rim of Halema`uma`u at 3 p.m. on April 2.
Video clip taken from the southeast rim of Halema`uma`u at 3 p.m. on April 2.
Restoring San Francisco Bay Salt Ponds to Wetlands Habitat
A video production introduced and discussed by Steven E. Schwarzbach, Director, USGS Western Ecological Research Center
Restoring San Francisco Bay Salt Ponds to Wetlands Habitat
A video production introduced and discussed by Steven E. Schwarzbach, Director, USGS Western Ecological Research Center
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. When the vent first opened on March 19, 2008, it formed a small pit about 115 feet (35 m) wide. Over the past decade, that pit (informally called the "Overlook crater") has grown into a gaping hole about 919 feet by 656 feet (280 x 200 m) in size.
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano. When the vent first opened on March 19, 2008, it formed a small pit about 115 feet (35 m) wide. Over the past decade, that pit (informally called the "Overlook crater") has grown into a gaping hole about 919 feet by 656 feet (280 x 200 m) in size.
USGS scientist Bruce Molnia, discusses the impact of changing climate and conditions on Earth's glaciers
By Bruce Molnia, Geologist
See excerpts from this full-length film feature showing:
USGS scientist Bruce Molnia, discusses the impact of changing climate and conditions on Earth's glaciers
By Bruce Molnia, Geologist
See excerpts from this full-length film feature showing:
Long-lived mud "eruption" inundates housing and infrastructure
By Thomas J. Casadevall, Geologist
Long-lived mud "eruption" inundates housing and infrastructure
By Thomas J. Casadevall, Geologist
(January 26, 2008, 10:50:12 to 19:12:16) Perched lava ponds often formed atop the rootless shields built by the "Thanksgiving Eve Breakout" (TEB) lava flow. This movie shows the failure of the flank of a rootless shield on January 26, 2008, and the release of the lava contained within the perched lava pond at its summit.
(January 26, 2008, 10:50:12 to 19:12:16) Perched lava ponds often formed atop the rootless shields built by the "Thanksgiving Eve Breakout" (TEB) lava flow. This movie shows the failure of the flank of a rootless shield on January 26, 2008, and the release of the lava contained within the perched lava pond at its summit.
Just after midnight on July 21, 2007, a new fissure eruption broke out on the eastern flank of the Pu'u 'O'o cone (http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/pressreleases/pr07_21_07.html).
Just after midnight on July 21, 2007, a new fissure eruption broke out on the eastern flank of the Pu'u 'O'o cone (http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/pressreleases/pr07_21_07.html).
The rapid onset of unrest at Mount St. Helens on September 23, 2004 initiated an uninterrupted lava-dome-building eruption that continued until 2008. The initial phase produced rapid growth of a lava dome as magma pushed upward.
The rapid onset of unrest at Mount St. Helens on September 23, 2004 initiated an uninterrupted lava-dome-building eruption that continued until 2008. The initial phase produced rapid growth of a lava dome as magma pushed upward.
Michael Shulter (USGS) Director, California Water Science Center discusses the USGS's science and collaborative efforts regarding the 2007 California wildfires.
Michael Shulter (USGS) Director, California Water Science Center discusses the USGS's science and collaborative efforts regarding the 2007 California wildfires.
USGS scientists talk about the importance of spectral data, the instrumentation used, and what USGS brings to the table regarding fire science.
USGS scientists talk about the importance of spectral data, the instrumentation used, and what USGS brings to the table regarding fire science.
Robert Fisher, USGS Research Biologist talks about the overall impact of fires on the biology of the area.
Robert Fisher, USGS Research Biologist talks about the overall impact of fires on the biology of the area.
Adam Backlin, USGS Ecologist, talks about the potential dangers to the aquatic life in the streams around the Santa Ana Mountains as a result of the 2007 California wildfires.
Adam Backlin, USGS Ecologist, talks about the potential dangers to the aquatic life in the streams around the Santa Ana Mountains as a result of the 2007 California wildfires.
Jim Bowers, USGS, California Hydrologic Monitoring Program Chief, talks about an historic streamflow site that was buried by debris flows as a result of the 2003 fires.
Jim Bowers, USGS, California Hydrologic Monitoring Program Chief, talks about an historic streamflow site that was buried by debris flows as a result of the 2003 fires.
Jim Bowers, USGS, California Hydrologic Monitoring Program Chief talks about the potential for debris flows in central Orange County, Modjeska Canyon, as a result of the 2007 fires.
Jim Bowers, USGS, California Hydrologic Monitoring Program Chief talks about the potential for debris flows in central Orange County, Modjeska Canyon, as a result of the 2007 fires.
On September 21, 1966, Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall issued a press statement stating his belief that "the time is now right and urgent to apply space technology towards the solution of many pressing natural resources problems being compounded by population and industrial growth." This video provides a sense of America's long-term commitment to conservatio
On September 21, 1966, Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall issued a press statement stating his belief that "the time is now right and urgent to apply space technology towards the solution of many pressing natural resources problems being compounded by population and industrial growth." This video provides a sense of America's long-term commitment to conservatio
The USGS Antarctic Program from the 1957 International
Geophysical Year to the 2007 International Polar Year
By Jerry Mullins, Coordinator, USGS Antarctic, Arctic and Canadian Programs
and John Behrendt, USGS Geophysicist Emeritus
The USGS Antarctic Program from the 1957 International
Geophysical Year to the 2007 International Polar Year
By Jerry Mullins, Coordinator, USGS Antarctic, Arctic and Canadian Programs
and John Behrendt, USGS Geophysicist Emeritus