Understanding the forces that influence major floods can help inform the design of more resilient infrastructure. Image shows a major flood on the St. John River on the border of Maine, United States and New Brunswick, Canada, April 29, 2008. This site was part of the study. USGS Public Domain.
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Understanding the forces that influence major floods can help inform the design of more resilient infrastructure. Image shows a major flood on the St. John River on the border of Maine, United States and New Brunswick, Canada, April 29, 2008. This site was part of the study. USGS Public Domain.
Streamflow in the Ducktrap River, coastal Maine, showing typical spring high flow in April 2005.
Streamflow in the Ducktrap River, coastal Maine, showing typical spring high flow in April 2005.
Streamflow in the Ducktrap River, coastal Maine, showing typical winter low flow, March 2005.
Streamflow in the Ducktrap River, coastal Maine, showing typical winter low flow, March 2005.
Dr. Glenn Guntenspergen measuring marsh surface elevation
Dr. Glenn Guntenspergen measuring marsh surface elevationMeasuring marsh surface elevation to determine if marshes are keeping up with sea level rise
Dr. Glenn Guntenspergen measuring marsh surface elevation
Dr. Glenn Guntenspergen measuring marsh surface elevationMeasuring marsh surface elevation to determine if marshes are keeping up with sea level rise
Repeat oblique photographs of Gulkana glaciers in Alaska.
Repeat oblique photographs of Gulkana glaciers in Alaska.Repeat oblique photographs of Gulkana glaciers in Alaska. 1967, Unknown USGS photographer. 2016, L. Sass, USGS.
Repeat oblique photographs of Gulkana glaciers in Alaska.
Repeat oblique photographs of Gulkana glaciers in Alaska.Repeat oblique photographs of Gulkana glaciers in Alaska. 1967, Unknown USGS photographer. 2016, L. Sass, USGS.
Repeat oblique photographs of Wolverine glacier in Alaska.
Repeat oblique photographs of Wolverine glacier in Alaska.Repeat oblique photographs of Wolverine glacier in Alaska. 1966 image by unknown USGS photographer; 2015 image by L. Sass, USGS.
Repeat oblique photographs of Wolverine glacier in Alaska.
Repeat oblique photographs of Wolverine glacier in Alaska.Repeat oblique photographs of Wolverine glacier in Alaska. 1966 image by unknown USGS photographer; 2015 image by L. Sass, USGS.
2006 oblique-angle aerial photo of South Cascade Glacier, northwestern Washington State, looking approximately south-southeast.
2006 oblique-angle aerial photo of South Cascade Glacier, northwestern Washington State, looking approximately south-southeast.