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Long-term Change at MLK Vent
Long-term Change at MLK Vent
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
PubTalk 10/2006 — The Parkfield 2004 Earthquake
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
East Lae‘apuki shatter ring
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).

video thumbnail: East Lae'apuki Shatter Ring (October 16, 2006) East Lae'apuki Shatter Ring (October 16, 2006)
East Lae'apuki Shatter Ring (October 16, 2006)
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
PubTalk 9/2006 — Water Odysseys
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
Lava breakout from the PKK lava tube at East Lae‘apuki
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.

video thumbnail: East Lae'apuki Lava Breakout (September 21, 2006) East Lae'apuki Lava Breakout (September 21, 2006)
East Lae'apuki Lava Breakout (September 21, 2006)
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.

PubTalk 8/2006 — Hidden Faults Under Silicon Valley
PubTalk 8/2006 — Hidden Faults Under Silicon Valley
PubTalk 8/2006 — Hidden Faults Under Silicon Valley

Do new discoveries change our view of Santa Clara Valley earthquake hazards?

by R. D. Catchings, Geophysicist 

Do new discoveries change our view of Santa Clara Valley earthquake hazards?

by R. D. Catchings, Geophysicist 

video thumbnail: Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (August 19, 2006) Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (August 19, 2006)
Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (August 19, 2006)
Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (August 19, 2006)

To document changes in the lava stream level within the Prince Kuhio Kalaniana'ole (PKK) lava tube, a time-lapse camera was placed on the brink of a lava tube skylight (an opening in the roof of the lava tube) with a view of the lava.

To document changes in the lava stream level within the Prince Kuhio Kalaniana'ole (PKK) lava tube, a time-lapse camera was placed on the brink of a lava tube skylight (an opening in the roof of the lava tube) with a view of the lava.

video thumbnail: Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (August 19, 2006) Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (August 19, 2006)
Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (August 19, 2006)
Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (August 19, 2006)

To document changes in the lava stream level within the Prince Kuhio Kalaniana'ole (PKK) lava tube, a time-lapse camera was placed on the brink of a lava tube skylight (an opening in the roof of the lava tube) with a view of the lava.

To document changes in the lava stream level within the Prince Kuhio Kalaniana'ole (PKK) lava tube, a time-lapse camera was placed on the brink of a lava tube skylight (an opening in the roof of the lava tube) with a view of the lava.

Dancing Grizzly
Dancing Grizzly
Dancing Grizzly

Grizzly bear vigorously rubbing on a natural marking tree in Glacier NP, Montana. Rubbing is a form of chemical communication. DNA analysis of hair collected from natural rub trees is used to identify individual bears and census the population.

Grizzly bear vigorously rubbing on a natural marking tree in Glacier NP, Montana. Rubbing is a form of chemical communication. DNA analysis of hair collected from natural rub trees is used to identify individual bears and census the population.

PubTalk 7/2006 — Uncovering Silicon Valley
PubTalk 7/2006 — Uncovering Silicon Valley
PubTalk 7/2006 — Uncovering Silicon Valley

Weaving a tale of three sedimentary basins

by Victoria E. Langenheim, Geophysicist

 

Weaving a tale of three sedimentary basins

by Victoria E. Langenheim, Geophysicist

 

Pine Marten in Glacier National Park
Pine Marten in Glacier National Park
Pine Marten in Glacier National Park

A pine marten climbs up and down a tree and onto the remote camera box. The camera is pointed at a bear rub tree.

A pine marten climbs up and down a tree and onto the remote camera box. The camera is pointed at a bear rub tree.

PubTalk 6/2006 — Geology on Conveyor Belts
PubTalk 6/2006 — Geology on Conveyor Belts
PubTalk 6/2006 — Geology on Conveyor Belts

New ideas on Bay Area evolution from a decade of geologic mapping

By Russ Graymer, Geologist

 

New ideas on Bay Area evolution from a decade of geologic mapping

By Russ Graymer, Geologist

 

video thumbnail: Gas-Pistoning at Drainhole Vent in Pu'u 'O'o Crater (June 28, 2006) Gas-Pistoning at Drainhole Vent in Pu'u 'O'o Crater (June 28, 2006)
Gas-Pistoning at Drainhole Vent in Pu'u 'O'o Crater (June 28, 2006)
Gas-Pistoning at Drainhole Vent in Pu'u 'O'o Crater (June 28, 2006)

Gas-pistoning is an interesting phenomenon seen at Kilauea and other volcanoes. It is caused by the accumulation of gas within, or the rise of a gas slug through, a column of lava. In either case, the gas pushes up the overlying lava (the "piston"). Eventually, the gas breaches the surface and escapes, sometimes as a forceful jet of fume and spatter.

Gas-pistoning is an interesting phenomenon seen at Kilauea and other volcanoes. It is caused by the accumulation of gas within, or the rise of a gas slug through, a column of lava. In either case, the gas pushes up the overlying lava (the "piston"). Eventually, the gas breaches the surface and escapes, sometimes as a forceful jet of fume and spatter.

Lava Breakout from PKK Lava Tube at East Lae‘apuki
Lava Breakout from PKK Lava Tube at East Lae‘apuki
Lava Breakout from PKK Lava Tube at East Lae‘apuki

(June 24, 2006, 19:00:53 to June 25, 2006, 01:00:55) After sunset on June 24, 2006, lava burst from the PKK lava tube about 50 meters inland from the older sea cliff bounding the inboard edge of the East Lae‘apuki lava delta. Lava reached the sea cliff and began cascading over it in less than a minute, and it spread quickly across the l

(June 24, 2006, 19:00:53 to June 25, 2006, 01:00:55) After sunset on June 24, 2006, lava burst from the PKK lava tube about 50 meters inland from the older sea cliff bounding the inboard edge of the East Lae‘apuki lava delta. Lava reached the sea cliff and began cascading over it in less than a minute, and it spread quickly across the l

video thumbnail: East Lae'apuki Lava Breakout (June 24, 2006) East Lae'apuki Lava Breakout (June 24, 2006)
East Lae'apuki Lava Breakout (June 24, 2006)
East Lae'apuki Lava Breakout (June 24, 2006)

After sunset on June 24, 2006, lava burst from the East Lae'apuki lava tube about 50 meters (165 feet) inland from the older sea cliff behind the East Lae'apuki lava delta. Lava reached and began cascading over the sea cliff within a minute, and quickly spread across the lava delta below.

After sunset on June 24, 2006, lava burst from the East Lae'apuki lava tube about 50 meters (165 feet) inland from the older sea cliff behind the East Lae'apuki lava delta. Lava reached and began cascading over the sea cliff within a minute, and quickly spread across the lava delta below.

video thumbnail: Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (June 11, 2006) Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (June 11, 2006)
Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (June 11, 2006)
Lava Level Change in PKK Tube Skylight (June 11, 2006)

To document changes in the lava stream level within the Prince Kuhio Kalaniana'ole (PKK) lava tube, a time-lapse camera was placed on the brink of a lava tube skylight (an opening in the roof of the lava tube) with a view of the lava.

To document changes in the lava stream level within the Prince Kuhio Kalaniana'ole (PKK) lava tube, a time-lapse camera was placed on the brink of a lava tube skylight (an opening in the roof of the lava tube) with a view of the lava.

video thumbnail: WRF Model Output: Cloud-top Temperature Simulation WRF Model Output: Cloud-top Temperature Simulation
WRF Model Output: Cloud-top Temperature Simulation
WRF Model Output: Cloud-top Temperature Simulation

Cloud-top temperature simulation for Arctic Alaska

video thumbnail: WRF Model Output: Surface Air Temperature Simulation WRF Model Output: Surface Air Temperature Simulation
WRF Model Output: Surface Air Temperature Simulation
WRF Model Output: Surface Air Temperature Simulation

Surface air temperature simulation for Arctic Alaska

video thumbnail: WRF Model Output: Total Precipitation Simulation WRF Model Output: Total Precipitation Simulation
WRF Model Output: Total Precipitation Simulation
WRF Model Output: Total Precipitation Simulation

Total precipitation simulation for Arctic Alaska