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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.
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 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 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.
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.
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
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
Landslide Danger in the Bay Area Hills
Landslide Danger in the Bay Area Hills
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 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.
Title: The Mojave National Preserve: Geology and Water Shape Desert Plant Communities
Title: The Mojave National Preserve: Geology and Water Shape Desert Plant Communities
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
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
(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.
Lessons From the Best-Recorded Quake in History
by Andy Michael, Geophysicist
Lessons From the Best-Recorded Quake in History
by Andy Michael, Geophysicist
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).
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.
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
(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.
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.
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