USGS is flying drones for science, small uncrewed areal systems (sUAS), to surveys walruses when they rest on shore. The sUAS makes minimal sound due it is broad wing and is flown high above the walrus herds to enables survey data collection with minimal risk to walruses.
Multimedia
The Alaska USGS Multimedia Gallery is our one-stop collection of videos, photography, and audio. All items in this gallery are considered public domain unless otherwise noted.
Images
USGS flying drone
USGS is flying drones for science, small uncrewed areal systems (sUAS), to surveys walruses when they rest on shore. The sUAS makes minimal sound due it is broad wing and is flown high above the walrus herds to enables survey data collection with minimal risk to walruses.
Two adult walrus carcasses
Two adult walrus carcasses on the beach observed during the summer after a large group of walruses had rested on shore. USGS is collaborating with the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management to screen walruses for wildlife diseases and algal toxins. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is collaborating with USGS to validate drone survey metho
Two adult walrus carcasses on the beach observed during the summer after a large group of walruses had rested on shore. USGS is collaborating with the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management to screen walruses for wildlife diseases and algal toxins. The University of Alaska Fairbanks is collaborating with USGS to validate drone survey metho
Community Flyer for USGS Walrus Carcass Surveys
This is a community flyer for distribution in Point Lay, Alaska, to alert community members of USGS activities in the area. A collaborative team of USGS, the North Slope Borough, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Point Lay residents will assist in surveys of walrus carcasses at a remote coastal haulout that has been used by hundreds of thousands of walruses e
This is a community flyer for distribution in Point Lay, Alaska, to alert community members of USGS activities in the area. A collaborative team of USGS, the North Slope Borough, University of Alaska Fairbanks, and Point Lay residents will assist in surveys of walrus carcasses at a remote coastal haulout that has been used by hundreds of thousands of walruses e
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Hannah Brewer (WHOI), Peter Haeussler (USGS), and Tim Kane (WHOI) preparing the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground parking lot.
Hannah Brewer (WHOI), Peter Haeussler (USGS), and Tim Kane (WHOI) preparing the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground parking lot.
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.
Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Peter Haeussler (USGS) during the USGS and WHOI collaboration to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year.
Peter Haeussler (USGS) during the USGS and WHOI collaboration to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year.
Videos
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska
This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake.
It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.
This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake.
It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.
The 1964 Tsunami in Valdez, Alaska (AD)
This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake.
It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.
This is a remarkable film of the underwater landslide and tsunami at Valdez, Alaska, taken during the 1964 Great Alaska earthquake.
It has never been seen before in its correct sequence. There is no other film that we are aware of that shows the formation of a large submarine landslide.
POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022
This is B-roll video of POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022.
This is B-roll video of POV Polar Bear Collar Cam B-roll 2019, 2021, and 2022.
Climate Science Champions: Introduction (AD)
From volcanologists to oceanographers, biologists to paleontologists, the U.S. Geological Survey employs thousands of scientists across the Earth sciences. Each has a unique role in supporting the bureau’s mission of providing “science that matters” to the American people.
From volcanologists to oceanographers, biologists to paleontologists, the U.S. Geological Survey employs thousands of scientists across the Earth sciences. Each has a unique role in supporting the bureau’s mission of providing “science that matters” to the American people.
Climate Science Champions: Introduction
From volcanologists to oceanographers, biologists to paleontologists, the U.S. Geological Survey employs thousands of scientists across the Earth sciences. Each has a unique role in supporting the bureau’s mission of providing “science that matters” to the American people.
From volcanologists to oceanographers, biologists to paleontologists, the U.S. Geological Survey employs thousands of scientists across the Earth sciences. Each has a unique role in supporting the bureau’s mission of providing “science that matters” to the American people.
USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics Program
The USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics program is a group of quantitative biologists and research statisticians who provide analytical support to USGS scientists to answer challenging ecological topics and management questions for USGS partners.
The USGS Alaska Science Center Ecosystems Analytics program is a group of quantitative biologists and research statisticians who provide analytical support to USGS scientists to answer challenging ecological topics and management questions for USGS partners.
Audio
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
Walruses Hauled Out on the Northwest Coast of Alaska
What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
What do walrus sound like? Listen to audio clips of walrus bellowing as they are hauled out on the northwest coast of Alaska.
A New Way to Model Sea Ice Thickness
Sea ice, which is constantly thickening and thinning, plays an important role in the Earth's climate system.
Sea ice, which is constantly thickening and thinning, plays an important role in the Earth's climate system.
Webcams
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.