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Images below come from a wide variety of USGS science activities in the Northeast Region. Science Center staff showcase what we do, who we are, and where we work conducting science that inform decision makers and addresses societal needs.
An outcrop of blue quartz-bearing granite within the Roanoke Rapids terrane. Sensitive high-resolution ion microprobe U-Pb geochronology will precisely determine the age of this rock (conducted by the USGS-Stanford SHRIMP Lab in Menlo Park) and will provide critical geochronologic age control as a geologic framework model is developed and complied for the east
An outcrop of blue quartz-bearing granite within the Roanoke Rapids terrane. Sensitive high-resolution ion microprobe U-Pb geochronology will precisely determine the age of this rock (conducted by the USGS-Stanford SHRIMP Lab in Menlo Park) and will provide critical geochronologic age control as a geologic framework model is developed and complied for the east
Woods Hole Costal and Marine Science Center staff offered a presentation and handouts on Natural Hazards and Coastal Hazards in Wetlands and Estuaries at the Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers (SSEATs)
Woods Hole Costal and Marine Science Center staff offered a presentation and handouts on Natural Hazards and Coastal Hazards in Wetlands and Estuaries at the Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers (SSEATs)
White River at Hazelton IN - rain gage equipment on bridge
White River at Hazelton IN - rain gage equipment on bridge
An outcrop of quartzite within the Roanoke Rapids terrane near Coleman Lake. Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry U-Pb geochronology on detrital zircon grains within this unit (conducted by the USGS LA-ICPMS Lab in Denver) will provide critical and precise geochronologic age control as a geologic framework model is developed and compiled
An outcrop of quartzite within the Roanoke Rapids terrane near Coleman Lake. Laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry U-Pb geochronology on detrital zircon grains within this unit (conducted by the USGS LA-ICPMS Lab in Denver) will provide critical and precise geochronologic age control as a geologic framework model is developed and compiled
Graphite schist from the Roanoke Rapids terrane in southeastern Virginia. Economic deposits of this critical mineral may exist in this relatively unexplored region, which has not been adequately mapped at scales larger than 1:250,000.
Graphite schist from the Roanoke Rapids terrane in southeastern Virginia. Economic deposits of this critical mineral may exist in this relatively unexplored region, which has not been adequately mapped at scales larger than 1:250,000.
Staurolite weathering out of schist along the eastern edge of the Roanoke Rapids terrane in southeastern Virginia. Is this greenschist-facies schist part of the suprastructural Roanoke Rapids terrane, or part of a heretofore undefined higher-grade infrastructural terrane to the east?
Staurolite weathering out of schist along the eastern edge of the Roanoke Rapids terrane in southeastern Virginia. Is this greenschist-facies schist part of the suprastructural Roanoke Rapids terrane, or part of a heretofore undefined higher-grade infrastructural terrane to the east?
Woods Hole Costal and Marine Science Center staff offered a presentation and handouts on Natural Hazards and Coastal Hazards in Wetlands and Estuaries Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers (SSEATs)
Woods Hole Costal and Marine Science Center staff offered a presentation and handouts on Natural Hazards and Coastal Hazards in Wetlands and Estuaries Smithsonian Science Education Academies for Teachers (SSEATs)
Hydrologic technician making a streamflow measurement using a FlowTracker ADV in a river.
Hydrologic technician making a streamflow measurement using a FlowTracker ADV in a river.
Webster Lake—formally known as Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, the longest place name in the United States—is a 1,442‑acre freshwater lake in central Massachusetts. The lake contributes to the French River watershed through inflow from small tributaries and supports recreational boating, including the paddle‑wheel tour boat shown here.
Webster Lake—formally known as Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg, the longest place name in the United States—is a 1,442‑acre freshwater lake in central Massachusetts. The lake contributes to the French River watershed through inflow from small tributaries and supports recreational boating, including the paddle‑wheel tour boat shown here.
Groundwater Sampling in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Groundwater Sampling in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
Initial construction of trench and metering manhole. Trench collects runoff from the respective pavement type and conveys the water to a metering manhole buried adjacent to the highway.
Initial construction of trench and metering manhole. Trench collects runoff from the respective pavement type and conveys the water to a metering manhole buried adjacent to the highway.
Yellow Creek near Oak Grove, IN
Dr. Meagan Gonneea (Cape Cod, MA) retrieves a core from an infilling salt marsh pond in the Great Barnstable Marsh.
Dr. Meagan Gonneea (Cape Cod, MA) retrieves a core from an infilling salt marsh pond in the Great Barnstable Marsh.
Kanakee River at Davis, IN - Fall of the year
Kanakee River at Davis, IN
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) pilots, Emily Sturdivant (left) and Elizabeth Pendleton (right) working the night shift in Hawaii at the Kileaua volcano site.
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) pilots, Emily Sturdivant (left) and Elizabeth Pendleton (right) working the night shift in Hawaii at the Kileaua volcano site.
The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Samples Repository provides space and services for processing and sampling of materials and collections. Sample photography uses a Nikon1 D90 SLR camera mounted to the ceiling directly above the layout table in the sample preparation area.
The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Samples Repository provides space and services for processing and sampling of materials and collections. Sample photography uses a Nikon1 D90 SLR camera mounted to the ceiling directly above the layout table in the sample preparation area.
The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Samples Repository provides space and services for processing and sampling of materials and collections.
The Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center’s Samples Repository provides space and services for processing and sampling of materials and collections.
Providing situational awareness at night, Elizabeth Pendleton, Sandy Brosnahan, and Emily Sturdivant prepare for a UAS take-off
Providing situational awareness at night, Elizabeth Pendleton, Sandy Brosnahan, and Emily Sturdivant prepare for a UAS take-off
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping rock stars preparing to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) mission while a river of lava flows in the background
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center's Aerial Imaging and Mapping rock stars preparing to fly Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) mission while a river of lava flows in the background
Seen in this image is the acetolysis set up. Acetolysis is used to remove the genetic material from inside the pollen, which allows the scientists to better identify and count the pollen.
Seen in this image is the acetolysis set up. Acetolysis is used to remove the genetic material from inside the pollen, which allows the scientists to better identify and count the pollen.