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Thumbnail logo image for EoE Episode 97 EROS 50th Earth As Art
Thumbnail logo image for EoE Episode 97 EROS 50th Earth As Art
Eyes on Earth Episode 97 – EROS 50th: Earth As Art
Eyes on Earth Episode 97 – EROS 50th: Earth As Art
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Thumbnail logo image for EoE Episode 97 EROS 50th Earth As Art
Thumbnail logo image for EoE Episode 97 EROS 50th Earth As Art
Eyes on Earth Episode 97 – EROS 50th: Earth As Art

Satellites capture an incredible variety of views of Earth. In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with the three engineers at USGS EROS who started the USGS Earth As Art project. The Earth As Art origin story is an example of the initiative and creativity of EROS staff.

Satellites capture an incredible variety of views of Earth. In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with the three engineers at USGS EROS who started the USGS Earth As Art project. The Earth As Art origin story is an example of the initiative and creativity of EROS staff.

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Thumbnail logo image for EoE Episode 97 EROS 50th Earth As Art
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Eyes on Earth Episode 97 – EROS 50th: Earth As Art Bonus
Eyes on Earth Episode 97 – EROS 50th: Earth As Art Bonus
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Eyes on Earth Episode 97 – EROS 50th: Earth As Art Bonus

In this bonus material for episode 97 of the Eyes on Earth podcast, the three guests, all engineers at USGS EROS who started the Earth As Art project, talk about their favorite Earth As Art images.

In this bonus material for episode 97 of the Eyes on Earth podcast, the three guests, all engineers at USGS EROS who started the Earth As Art project, talk about their favorite Earth As Art images.

aerial view of Old Faithful erupting with new thermal features at yellowstone overlayed Yellowstone Volcano Update — July 2023 — NEW THERMAL FEATURES at Yellowstone!
Yellowstone Volcano Update — July 2023 — NEW THERMAL FEATURES at Yellowstone!
Yellowstone Volcano Update — July 2023 — NEW THERMAL FEATURES at Yellowstone!

Geysers and hot springs are some of the most dynamic geologic features on the planet. They are always changing and sometimes that change happens in places where we can see and appreciate it. This has been the case on Geyser Hill, near Old Faithful, in Yellowstone National Park.

Geysers and hot springs are some of the most dynamic geologic features on the planet. They are always changing and sometimes that change happens in places where we can see and appreciate it. This has been the case on Geyser Hill, near Old Faithful, in Yellowstone National Park.

Image of the planet with "Fires in Canada May 2023" written across the top Image of the Week: Fires in Canada, May 2023
Image of the Week: Fires in Canada, May 2023
Image of the Week: Fires in Canada, May 2023

Smoke filled the skies over western Canada and even much of the United States in May 2023. The source was several wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia.

Near the end of May, rain and cooler temperatures finally brought some relief for the out-of-control fires.

Smoke filled the skies over western Canada and even much of the United States in May 2023. The source was several wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia.

Near the end of May, rain and cooler temperatures finally brought some relief for the out-of-control fires.

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Eyes on Earth Episode 96 – Generational Science
Eyes on Earth Episode 96 – Generational Science
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Eyes on Earth Episode 96 – Generational Science

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with Peder Nelson about generational science and the responsibility we have to future generations to study our changing planet. It takes more than just data to make sense of land change.

In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk with Peder Nelson about generational science and the responsibility we have to future generations to study our changing planet. It takes more than just data to make sense of land change.

color photograph of volcanic eruptive vent June 18, 2023 — Video of southwest wall vent in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 18, 2023 — Video of southwest wall vent in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 18, 2023 — Video of southwest wall vent in Halemaʻumaʻu

This video was captured from the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea on June 18, 2023. The video shows fountaining at the southwest wall eruptive vent, and lava pouring into a channel at the base of the spatter cone to spread onto the crater floor.

This video was captured from the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea on June 18, 2023. The video shows fountaining at the southwest wall eruptive vent, and lava pouring into a channel at the base of the spatter cone to spread onto the crater floor.

color photograph of erupting volcanic crater June 16, 2023 — Video from Kīlauea summit overflight
June 16, 2023 — Video from Kīlauea summit overflight
June 16, 2023 — Video from Kīlauea summit overflight

This video was captured during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight at the Kīlauea summit eruption on June 16, 2023. Activity is focused at the eruptive vent on the southwest wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, with lava fountaining visible at the top of the spatter cone.

This video was captured during a Hawaiian Volcano Observatory helicopter overflight at the Kīlauea summit eruption on June 16, 2023. Activity is focused at the eruptive vent on the southwest wall of Halemaʻumaʻu crater, with lava fountaining visible at the top of the spatter cone.

color photograph of volcanic eruptive vent June 16, 2023 — Video of recent fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 16, 2023 — Video of recent fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu
June 16, 2023 — Video of recent fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu

This video was captured June 16, 2023 from the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava fountaining can be seen at the top of the spatter cone built around the southwest wall eruptive vent, with lava erupting from the base of the cone as well.

This video was captured June 16, 2023 from the western rim of Halemaʻumaʻu crater at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava fountaining can be seen at the top of the spatter cone built around the southwest wall eruptive vent, with lava erupting from the base of the cone as well.

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MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer
MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer
MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer

MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer, AK Monitoring location 15239060 is associated with a STREAM in KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and TEMPERATURE are available. Water data back to 1991 are available online.

MF Bradley River below NF Bradley River near Homer, AK Monitoring location 15239060 is associated with a STREAM in KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and TEMPERATURE are available. Water data back to 1991 are available online.

Looking out over the river.
Taku River near Juneau
Taku River near Juneau
Taku River near Juneau

Taku River near Juneau, AK Monitoring location 15041200 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA. Current conditions of DCP BATTERY VOLTAGE, DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1987 are available online.

Taku River near Juneau, AK Monitoring location 15041200 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA. Current conditions of DCP BATTERY VOLTAGE, DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1987 are available online.

Looking from behind a tree toward the river (small rocks surround the river on either side) with tall trees in the background
Salmon River near Hyder
Salmon River near Hyder
Salmon River near Hyder

Salmon River near Hyder, AK Monitoring location 15008000 is associated with a STREAM in PRINCE OF WALES-HYDER CENSUS AREA, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, GAGE HEIGHT, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1963 are available online.

Salmon River near Hyder, AK Monitoring location 15008000 is associated with a STREAM in PRINCE OF WALES-HYDER CENSUS AREA, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, GAGE HEIGHT, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1963 are available online.

Looking down from a bridge over the river with rocks and trees on the other side.
Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak
Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak
Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak

Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak, AK Monitoring location 15297476 is associated with a STREAM in KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of GAGE HEIGHT and STREAMBED ELEVATION AT MEASUREMENT POINT are available. Water data back to 2022 are available online.

Red Cloud River at Anton Larsen Bay near Kodiak, AK Monitoring location 15297476 is associated with a STREAM in KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of GAGE HEIGHT and STREAMBED ELEVATION AT MEASUREMENT POINT are available. Water data back to 2022 are available online.

Overlooking a glacial area within a mountainous area
Glacial Lake 2 and half miles
Glacial Lake 2 and half miles
Glacial Lake 2 and half miles

An overlook view of Glacial Lake 2.5 miles North of Nugget Creek near Auke Bay, Alaska.

An overlook view of Glacial Lake 2.5 miles North of Nugget Creek near Auke Bay, Alaska.

Looking at a large body of water with mountains in the distance.
Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat
Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat
Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat

Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat, AK Monitoring location 15129120 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, GAGE HEIGHT, and MORE are available. Water data back to 2011 are available online.

Alsek River at Dry Bay near Yakutat, AK Monitoring location 15129120 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, DISSOLVED OXYGEN, GAGE HEIGHT, and MORE are available. Water data back to 2011 are available online.

thumbnail ocean month video National Ocean Month: 10 Ocean Field Sites You’ve Got to “Sea” to Believe
National Ocean Month: 10 Ocean Field Sites You’ve Got to “Sea” to Believe
National Ocean Month: 10 Ocean Field Sites You’ve Got to “Sea” to Believe

The ocean is a beautiful, dynamic, and sometimes dangerous place. Unsurprisingly, this is probably why a lot of USGS researchers spend their entire careers studying it. In celebration of National Ocean Month, we thought it would be a good time to dive in and feature ten ocean field sites you’ve got to “sea” to believe.

The ocean is a beautiful, dynamic, and sometimes dangerous place. Unsurprisingly, this is probably why a lot of USGS researchers spend their entire careers studying it. In celebration of National Ocean Month, we thought it would be a good time to dive in and feature ten ocean field sites you’ve got to “sea” to believe.

Looking out over the river with mountains on either side of the river.
Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell
Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell
Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell

Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell, AK Monitoring location 15019990 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA. Current conditions of DCP BATTERY VOLTAGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. Water data back to 1979 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 19:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

Tyee Lake Outlet near Wrangell, AK Monitoring location 15019990 is associated with a STREAM in CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA. Current conditions of DCP BATTERY VOLTAGE and GAGE HEIGHT are available. Water data back to 1979 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 19:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

River in the background, looking for river bank
Colville River at Umiat
Colville River at Umiat
Colville River at Umiat

Colville River at Umiat, AK Monitoring location 15875000 is associated with a STREAM in NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, PRECIPITATION, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1953 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 22:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

Colville River at Umiat, AK Monitoring location 15875000 is associated with a STREAM in NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, PRECIPITATION, and MORE are available. Water data back to 1953 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 22:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

Overlooking river with tall trees on either side.
Bradly River near Tidewater near Homer
Bradly River near Tidewater near Homer
Bradly River near Tidewater near Homer

Bradly River near Tidewater near Homer, AK Monitoring location 15239070 is associated with a STREAM in KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and TEMPERATURE are available. Water data back to 1983 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 21:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

Bradly River near Tidewater near Homer, AK Monitoring location 15239070 is associated with a STREAM in KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and TEMPERATURE are available. Water data back to 1983 are available online. This camera is telemetered by satellite and updates at approximately 21:00 UTC (+/- 60 minutes) each day.

Webcam image of Gavilan Canyon at Skunk Canyon, NM
Gavilan Canyon at Skunk Canyon, NM
Gavilan Canyon at Skunk Canyon, NM
Gavilan Canyon at Skunk Canyon, NM

This is the most recent webcam image of Gavilan Canyon at Skunk Canyon near Hollywood, NM

This is the most recent webcam image of Gavilan Canyon at Skunk Canyon near Hollywood, NM

Simulated view of Valles Marineris, Mars showing areas with CTX topography Flying Over Valles Marineris, Mars with Analysis-Ready Data
Flying Over Valles Marineris, Mars with Analysis-Ready Data
Flying Over Valles Marineris, Mars with Analysis-Ready Data

Flyover of Valles Marineris, the "Grand Canyon" of Mars, highlighting two analysis-ready datasets provided by USGS. The canyon is more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) long and up to 7 km (23,000 ft) deep.

Flyover of Valles Marineris, the "Grand Canyon" of Mars, highlighting two analysis-ready datasets provided by USGS. The canyon is more than 4,000 km (2,500 miles) long and up to 7 km (23,000 ft) deep.

Color photograph of helicopter with lava in background HVO moves B1cam away from eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023
HVO moves B1cam away from eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023
HVO moves B1cam away from eruption in Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea volcano — June 8, 2023

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's B1cam was located on the east rim of the down-dropped block within Kīlauea’s summit caldera, overlooking Halema‘uma‘u crater to the west. The eruption that began within Halema‘uma‘u crater in the early morning of June 7, 2023, flooded the crater floor with lava and the B1cam was exposed to intense heat.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory's B1cam was located on the east rim of the down-dropped block within Kīlauea’s summit caldera, overlooking Halema‘uma‘u crater to the west. The eruption that began within Halema‘uma‘u crater in the early morning of June 7, 2023, flooded the crater floor with lava and the B1cam was exposed to intense heat.