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USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew (Bob Brandle, Cory Stevens, Matt Nicotra, and Kevin Scofield) installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo.

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew (Bob Brandle, Cory Stevens, Matt Nicotra, and Kevin Scofield) installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo.

Four USGS people lift and move equipment.
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew (Bob Brandle, Cory Stevens, Matt Nicotra, and Kevin Scofield) installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo.

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew (Bob Brandle, Cory Stevens, Matt Nicotra, and Kevin Scofield) installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo.

Two USGS people walking on a bridge toward a new streamgage
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo. The river is one of many that flooded during a significant September 2013 rain event along Colorado's Front Range, damaging or destroying several USGS streamgages.

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo. The river is one of many that flooded during a significant September 2013 rain event along Colorado's Front Range, damaging or destroying several USGS streamgages.

Two USGS people look out over a bridge crossing a river.
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew (Bob Brandle, Cory Stevens, Matt Nicotra, and Kevin Scofield) installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo.

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew (Bob Brandle, Cory Stevens, Matt Nicotra, and Kevin Scofield) installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo.

Four USGS people working on equipment on the side of a bridge.
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew (Bob Brandle, Cory Stevens, Matt Nicotra, and Kevin Scofield) installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo.

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew (Bob Brandle, Cory Stevens, Matt Nicotra, and Kevin Scofield) installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River near Longmont, Colo.

USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood
USGS Field Crew Replaces Streamgages Damaged During Flood

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River off Highway 119 near Longmont, Colo. The river is one of many that flooded during a significant September 2013 rain event along Colorado's Front Range, damaging or destroying several USGS streamgages.

A USGS Colorado Water Science Center field crew installs a temporary streamgage and takes streamflow and water level measures on the St. Vrain River off Highway 119 near Longmont, Colo. The river is one of many that flooded during a significant September 2013 rain event along Colorado's Front Range, damaging or destroying several USGS streamgages.

Image: Aspen Lodge
Aspen Lodge
Aspen Lodge
Aspen Lodge

Photo taken by Jonathan Godt, USGS Geologic Hazards Team. Monday, Sept. 16. Landslide at northwest flank of Twin Sisters Peak near Rocky Mt. National Park.

Photo taken by Jonathan Godt, USGS Geologic Hazards Team. Monday, Sept. 16. Landslide at northwest flank of Twin Sisters Peak near Rocky Mt. National Park.

Image: Boulder Creek, Colo., at Flood Stage
Boulder Creek, Colo., at Flood Stage
Boulder Creek, Colo., at Flood Stage
Boulder Creek, Colo., at Flood Stage

This bridge is at 75th Street east of Boulder showing Boulder Creek at flood stage (5000 cfs) on Friday, September 13, 2013. When looking west (upstream), the USGS streamgage is on the right.

This bridge is at 75th Street east of Boulder showing Boulder Creek at flood stage (5000 cfs) on Friday, September 13, 2013. When looking west (upstream), the USGS streamgage is on the right.

Image: Boulder, Colo., Flooding East of 63rd Street
Boulder, Colo., Flooding East of 63rd Street
Boulder, Colo., Flooding East of 63rd Street
Boulder, Colo., Flooding East of 63rd Street

Numerous rivers flooded during a significant September 2013 rain event along Colorado's Front Range, damaging or destroying several USGS streamgages. In response, USGS field crews measured flood flows, made gage repairs, and assessed sites to replace those gages destroyed. 

Numerous rivers flooded during a significant September 2013 rain event along Colorado's Front Range, damaging or destroying several USGS streamgages. In response, USGS field crews measured flood flows, made gage repairs, and assessed sites to replace those gages destroyed. 

Image: Flood Aftermath, Boulder, Colo.
Flood Aftermath, Boulder, Colo.
Flood Aftermath, Boulder, Colo.
Flood Aftermath, Boulder, Colo.

This flooded culvert is located on Monarch Road just east of the Diagonal Highway in Boulder, Colo.

This flooded culvert is located on Monarch Road just east of the Diagonal Highway in Boulder, Colo.

Image: A Flooded Field in East Boulder, Colo.
A Flooded Field in East Boulder, Colo.
A Flooded Field in East Boulder, Colo.
A Flooded Field in East Boulder, Colo.

Numerous rivers flooded during a significant September 2013 rain event along Colorado's Front Range, damaging or destroying several USGS streamgages. In response, USGS field crews measured flood flows, made gage repairs, and assessed sites to replace those gages destroyed. 

Numerous rivers flooded during a significant September 2013 rain event along Colorado's Front Range, damaging or destroying several USGS streamgages. In response, USGS field crews measured flood flows, made gage repairs, and assessed sites to replace those gages destroyed. 

Image: Nearshore Algae
Nearshore Algae
Nearshore Algae
Nearshore Algae

Algae along nearshore at Chimney Beach, Lake Tahoe.

Algae along nearshore at Chimney Beach, Lake Tahoe.

Glacier Peak volcano viewed from the west, Washington....
Glacier Peak volcano viewed from the west, WA.
Glacier Peak volcano viewed from the west, WA.
Glacier Peak volcano viewed from the west, WA.

Glacier Peak volcano viewed from the west, Washington.

Halema‘uma‘u and HVO...
Halema‘uma‘u and HVO
Halema‘uma‘u and HVO
Halema‘uma‘u and HVO

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Jaggar Museum are located near the summit of Kīlauea and are visible atop the cliff to the right. They are about 2 km (1.25 miles) north-northwest of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, fuming (but not directly visible) at the left edge of the photo.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Jaggar Museum are located near the summit of Kīlauea and are visible atop the cliff to the right. They are about 2 km (1.25 miles) north-northwest of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, fuming (but not directly visible) at the left edge of the photo.

Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and northeast spatter cone...
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone

Early morning view of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, looking toward the southwest. The fume rising from the bottom of the photo marks the trace of the lava tube carrying lava to the Kahauale‘a 2 flow front.

Early morning view of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, looking toward the southwest. The fume rising from the bottom of the photo marks the trace of the lava tube carrying lava to the Kahauale‘a 2 flow front.

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast e...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast edge of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō's crater. Today, this spatter cone, which is about 6 m (20 ft) tall, was weakly spattering from it top.

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast edge of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō's crater. Today, this spatter cone, which is about 6 m (20 ft) tall, was weakly spattering from it top.

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast e...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast edge of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō's crater. Today, this spatter cone, which is about 6 m (20 ft) tall, was weakly spattering from it top.

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast edge of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō's crater. Today, this spatter cone, which is about 6 m (20 ft) tall, was weakly spattering from it top.

Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and Jaggar Museum, Kīlauea Volcano, Ha...
HVO and Jaggar Museum, Kīlauea, HI
HVO and Jaggar Museum, Kīlauea, HI
HVO and Jaggar Museum, Kīlauea, HI

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and Jaggar Museum are located at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, and are visible atop the cliff to the right, on the edge of Kīlauea Caldera. HVO is about 2 km (1.25 miles) north-northwest of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, fuming (but not directly visible) at the left edge of the photo.

The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO) and Jaggar Museum are located at the summit of Kīlauea Volcano, and are visible atop the cliff to the right, on the edge of Kīlauea Caldera. HVO is about 2 km (1.25 miles) north-northwest of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, fuming (but not directly visible) at the left edge of the photo.

Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and northeast spatter cone...
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone

Early morning view of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, looking toward the southwest. The fume rising from the bottom of the photo marks the trace of the lava tube carrying lava to the Kahauale‘a 2 flow front.

Early morning view of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, looking toward the southwest. The fume rising from the bottom of the photo marks the trace of the lava tube carrying lava to the Kahauale‘a 2 flow front.

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast e...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...
The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the NE edge of ...

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast edge of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō's crater. Today, this spatter cone, which is about 6 m (20 ft) tall, was weakly spattering from it top.

The Kahauale‘a 2 flow is fed from a spatter cone on the northeast edge of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō's crater. Today, this spatter cone, which is about 6 m (20 ft) tall, was weakly spattering from it top.

Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and northeast spatter cone...
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone
Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and NE spatter cone

Early morning view of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, looking toward the southwest. The fume rising from the bottom of the photo marks the trace of the lava tube carrying lava to the Kahauale‘a 2 flow front.

Early morning view of Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, looking toward the southwest. The fume rising from the bottom of the photo marks the trace of the lava tube carrying lava to the Kahauale‘a 2 flow front.