During a monitoring overflight of the Kīlauea summit on June 22, 2023, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists briefly stopped on the Halema‘uma‘u crater floor to collect a lava sample. Afterward, they departed via helicopter with a low-angle view of the recent eruption area from the east.
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Lava sampling in Halemaʻumaʻu (June 22, 2023)
During a monitoring overflight of the Kīlauea summit on June 22, 2023, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists briefly stopped on the Halema‘uma‘u crater floor to collect a lava sample. Afterward, they departed via helicopter with a low-angle view of the recent eruption area from the east.
Science of Surfing
Join USGS Research Geologist and lifelong surfer Jon Warrick at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Santa Cruz as he discusses how coastal and ocean geoscience contributes to a better understanding of how waves form and behave as they approach the shore—critical information with a broad range of applications, not least of which is surfing!
Join USGS Research Geologist and lifelong surfer Jon Warrick at the Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center Santa Cruz as he discusses how coastal and ocean geoscience contributes to a better understanding of how waves form and behave as they approach the shore—critical information with a broad range of applications, not least of which is surfing!
Eyes on Earth Episode 98 – EROS 50th: Conservation
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the 50-year history of EROS efforts to preserve the environment and conserve energy. EROS was born in the ’70s, the same decade as Earth Day, the EPA, and the oil crisis.
In this episode of Eyes on Earth, we talk about the 50-year history of EROS efforts to preserve the environment and conserve energy. EROS was born in the ’70s, the same decade as Earth Day, the EPA, and the oil crisis.
Saildrone Deployment on Lake Erie, July 2023
This video shows a Saildrone Explorer in the harbor and being towed out onto Lake Erie for the beginning of a mission to collect data to improve fishery surveys on July 14, 2023.
This video shows a Saildrone Explorer in the harbor and being towed out onto Lake Erie for the beginning of a mission to collect data to improve fishery surveys on July 14, 2023.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.