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Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut.
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut.
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut.
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut.

Photograph of a salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut taken during estuarine research field work.

Salt marsh behind impoundment in coastal Connecticut.
Salt marsh behind impoundment in coastal Connecticut
Salt marsh behind impoundment in coastal Connecticut
Salt marsh behind impoundment in coastal Connecticut

Salt marsh behind impoundment in coastal Connecticut, taken during estuarine research field work.

Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut.
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut

Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut, with the sun shining brightly overhead.

Salt marsh in coastal Massachusetts (Cape Cod).
Salt marsh in coastal Massachusetts (Cape Cod)
Salt marsh in coastal Massachusetts (Cape Cod)
Salt marsh in coastal Massachusetts (Cape Cod)

Salt marsh in coastal Massachusetts (Cape Cod), photographed during estuarine research field work.

Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut.
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut
Salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut

Photograph of a salt marsh with ponding in coastal Connecticut taken during estuarine research field work.

Salt marsh in coastal Connecticut.
Salt marsh in coastal Connecticut
Salt marsh in coastal Connecticut
Salt marsh in coastal Connecticut

Salt marsh in coastal Connecticut. A USGS scientist surveys the marsh in the distance.

Videos

Black and white photograph of explosive eruption with text over it 100 years ago at Kīlauea: The 1924 explosive eruption described by Thomas Jaggar
100 years ago at Kīlauea: The 1924 explosive eruption described by Thomas Jaggar
100 years ago at Kīlauea: The 1924 explosive eruption described by Thomas Jaggar

This two-minute video summarizes the 1924 explosive eruption at the summit of Kīlauea, which occurred 100 years ago this year. The video is narrated by Thomas Jaggar, who founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in 1912. His description of the 1924 eruption was recorded in 1951 by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. 

This two-minute video summarizes the 1924 explosive eruption at the summit of Kīlauea, which occurred 100 years ago this year. The video is narrated by Thomas Jaggar, who founded the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory in 1912. His description of the 1924 eruption was recorded in 1951 by Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. 

Mount St. Helens vs. Yellowstone Mount St. Helens VS Yellowstone (Yellowstone Monthly Update - May 2024)
Mount St. Helens VS Yellowstone (Yellowstone Monthly Update - May 2024)
Mount St. Helens VS Yellowstone (Yellowstone Monthly Update - May 2024)

Mount St. Helens and Yellowstone are two of the most well-known volcanoes in the United States. They have some pretty obvious differences, but they have some similarities as well. So, just how similar are Mount St. Helens and Yellowstone?

Mount St. Helens and Yellowstone are two of the most well-known volcanoes in the United States. They have some pretty obvious differences, but they have some similarities as well. So, just how similar are Mount St. Helens and Yellowstone?

Text says Mount St. Helens, Land of Transformation Mount St. Helens: Land of Transformation
Mount St. Helens: Land of Transformation
Mount St. Helens: Land of Transformation

Mt St. Helens before 1980, Land of Transformation

A stylistic interpretation of pre eruption snowcapped Mount St Helens as seen from a blue Spirit Lake with green rolling hills.  

Text changes to May 18, 1980, Eruption. There is a grey explosion of rocks and smoke coming out the top of Mt St Helens. The hills and water are grey and brown.

Mt St. Helens before 1980, Land of Transformation

A stylistic interpretation of pre eruption snowcapped Mount St Helens as seen from a blue Spirit Lake with green rolling hills.  

Text changes to May 18, 1980, Eruption. There is a grey explosion of rocks and smoke coming out the top of Mt St Helens. The hills and water are grey and brown.

Text says Mount St. Helens, Land of Transformation Mount St. Helens: Land of Transformation
Mount St. Helens: Land of Transformation
Mount St. Helens: Land of Transformation

Mt St. Helens before 1980, Land of Transformation

A stylistic interpretation of pre eruption snowcapped Mount St Helens as seen from a blue Spirit Lake with green rolling hills.  

Text changes to May 18, 1980, Eruption. There is a grey explosion of rocks and smoke coming out the top of Mt St Helens. The hills and water are grey and brown.

Mt St. Helens before 1980, Land of Transformation

A stylistic interpretation of pre eruption snowcapped Mount St Helens as seen from a blue Spirit Lake with green rolling hills.  

Text changes to May 18, 1980, Eruption. There is a grey explosion of rocks and smoke coming out the top of Mt St Helens. The hills and water are grey and brown.

Two people talk during an online meeting. Press Conference — M 4.8 near Whitehouse Station, NJ (afternoon)
Press Conference — M 4.8 near Whitehouse Station, NJ (afternoon)
Press Conference — M 4.8 near Whitehouse Station, NJ (afternoon)

Press conference held at 2:30 pm EST on April 5, 2024. 

Audio

Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Where they were
Landers Rupture — Where they were
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Where they were

USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California

USGS scientists remember where they were during the 1992 Landers earthquake in Southern California

Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Sue on what it felt like
Landers Rupture — Sue on what it felt like
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Sue on what it felt like

USGS seismologist Susan Hough recalls what the 1992 Landers earthquake felt like from Pasadena, CA. 

USGS seismologist Susan Hough recalls what the 1992 Landers earthquake felt like from Pasadena, CA. 

Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Andy on using satellite data
Landers Rupture — Andy on using satellite data
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Andy on using satellite data

USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the remote location of the 1992 Landers earthquake and how researchers were able to use satellite data to better see the quake’s impacts.

USGS seismologist Andrew Michael talks about the remote location of the 1992 Landers earthquake and how researchers were able to use satellite data to better see the quake’s impacts.

Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Sue on her role after the earthquake and seismic monitoring in Southern CA
Landers Rupture — Sue on her role after the earthquake and seismic monitoring in Southern CA
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Sue on her role after the earthquake and seismic monitoring in Southern CA

USGS seismologist Susan Hough talks about her role following the 1992 Landers earthquake and seismic monitoring stations in Southern California.

USGS seismologist Susan Hough talks about her role following the 1992 Landers earthquake and seismic monitoring stations in Southern California.

Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Scott on what it looked like
Landers Rupture — Scott on what it looked like
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Scott on what it looked like

USGS field technician Scott Lydeen recalls what the aftermath of the 1992 Landers earthquake looked like.

USGS field technician Scott Lydeen recalls what the aftermath of the 1992 Landers earthquake looked like.

Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Sue on how monitoring networks evolved
Landers Rupture — Sue on how monitoring networks evolved
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers rupture
Landers Rupture — Sue on how monitoring networks evolved

USGS seismologist Susan Hough described the Southern California Seismic Network and how it was used for the 1992 Landers earthquake.

USGS seismologist Susan Hough described the Southern California Seismic Network and how it was used for the 1992 Landers earthquake.

Webcams

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 2 bright image
Nuvuk video camera 2 bright image
Nuvuk video camera 2 bright image

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 1 dark image
Nuvuk video camera 1 dark image
Nuvuk video camera 1 dark image

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 2 dark image
Nuvuk video camera 2 dark image
Nuvuk video camera 2 dark image

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 2 snapshop
Nuvuk video camera 2 snapshop
Nuvuk video camera 2 snapshop

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

View of an Arctic beach area with gentle waters.
Nuvuk video camera 1 time exposure
Nuvuk video camera 1 time exposure
Nuvuk video camera 1 time exposure

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.

Two video cameras are installed atop a utility pole near the northernmost point of land in the United States at Nuvuk (Point Barrow), Alaska. The cameras point northwest toward the Arctic Ocean and the boundary between the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas. Every half hour during daylight hours, the cameras collect snapshots and video for 10 minutes.