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seven trees earthquake map M5.1 Earthquake - Seven Trees, CA
M5.1 Earthquake - Seven Trees, CA
M5.1 Earthquake - Seven Trees, CA

Dr. Annemarie Baltay talks about the October 25th, 2022 M5.1 earthquake in Seven Trees, California.

Dr. Annemarie Baltay talks about the October 25th, 2022 M5.1 earthquake in Seven Trees, California.

Three scientists in hats and life vests on a boat driving by a fort on the edge of a tropical island Puerto Rico Coastal Hazards (AD)
Puerto Rico Coastal Hazards (AD)
Puerto Rico Coastal Hazards (AD)

The island of Puerto Rico is subject to numerous natural hazards including hurricanes and coastal erosion. Information on how the island’s coastal environments respond to these events is critical for bolstering coastal resilience. Dr.

The island of Puerto Rico is subject to numerous natural hazards including hurricanes and coastal erosion. Information on how the island’s coastal environments respond to these events is critical for bolstering coastal resilience. Dr.

Three scientists in hats and life vests on a boat driving by a fort on the edge of a tropical island Peligros Costeros de Puerto Rico
Peligros Costeros de Puerto Rico
Peligros Costeros de Puerto Rico

La isla de Puerto Rico está sujeta a numerosos peligros naturales, incluyendo huracanes y erosión costera. La información sobre cómo responden los entornos costeros de la isla a estos eventos es fundamental para reforzar la resiliencia costera. La Dra.

La isla de Puerto Rico está sujeta a numerosos peligros naturales, incluyendo huracanes y erosión costera. La información sobre cómo responden los entornos costeros de la isla a estos eventos es fundamental para reforzar la resiliencia costera. La Dra.

Group of smiling people on sandy beach with ocean in the background Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

Group of smiling people on sandy beach with ocean in the background Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

Group of smiling people on sandy beach with ocean in the background Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

Group of smiling people on sandy beach with ocean in the background Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

Group of smiling people on sandy beach with ocean in the background Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

Group of smiling people on sandy beach with ocean in the background Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

Group of smiling people on sandy beach with ocean in the background Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore
Assateague Island National Seashore

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

sUAS coastal Imagery collected by the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center Aerial Imaging and Mapping group (AIM) at Assateague Island National Seashore October 10-14th, 2022.

Image of researchers labeling a sediment core aboard a research vessel Collecting Sediment Cores from the Cascadia Subduction Zone (AD)
Collecting Sediment Cores from the Cascadia Subduction Zone (AD)
Collecting Sediment Cores from the Cascadia Subduction Zone (AD)

To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking. 

To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking. 

Image of researchers labeling a sediment core aboard a research vessel Collecting Sediment Cores from the Cascadia Subduction Zone
Collecting Sediment Cores from the Cascadia Subduction Zone
Collecting Sediment Cores from the Cascadia Subduction Zone

To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking. 

To better understand the geophysical characteristics and seismic history of the Cascadia Subduction Zone, USGS researchers conduct fieldwork at sea to collect evidence of turbidity currents from underwater landslides likely caused by earthquake shaking. 

A bubble bursts at Artist Paintpots, in Yellowstone National Park Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for October 1, 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for October 1, 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for October 1, 2022

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone in this monthly update for October 1, 2022. 

The update comes to you from Artist Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park. The paintpots are acid sulfate springs, one of three different types of thermal features in Yellowstone. 

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone in this monthly update for October 1, 2022. 

The update comes to you from Artist Paintpots in Yellowstone National Park. The paintpots are acid sulfate springs, one of three different types of thermal features in Yellowstone. 

Sapphire Pool, in the Biscuit Basin area of the Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for September 1, 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for September 1, 2022
Monthly update of activity at Yellowstone Volcano for September 1, 2022

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone volcano in this monthly update for September 1, 2022.

Mike Poland, scientist-in-charge of the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, describes activity at Yellowstone volcano in this monthly update for September 1, 2022.

Screengrab of the first slide of the video presentation USGS Emergency Management 101: Onsite Communication and Leadership
USGS Emergency Management 101: Onsite Communication and Leadership
USGS Emergency Management 101: Onsite Communication and Leadership

During a geologic emergency response, scientists can be integral to the response by distilling complex, technical information for decision-makers. As a scientist assigned to an emergency response and a member of an Incident Management Team (IMT), the scientist must understand their role and how they can help decision-makers make informed decisions.

During a geologic emergency response, scientists can be integral to the response by distilling complex, technical information for decision-makers. As a scientist assigned to an emergency response and a member of an Incident Management Team (IMT), the scientist must understand their role and how they can help decision-makers make informed decisions.

Aerial image of storm waves along a Florida coastline Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral (con audiodescripción)
Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral (con audiodescripción)
Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral (con audiodescripción)

El aumento de riesgos por inundaciones a lo largo de nuestras costas está causado por el cambio climático, el desarrollo urbano y la pérdida de hábitat.

Aerial image of storm waves along a Florida coastline Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral
Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral
Reducción de los riesgos de inundación mediante la restauración de los arrecifes de coral

El aumento de riesgos por inundaciones a lo largo de nuestras costas está causado por el cambio climático, el desarrollo urbano y la pérdida de hábitat.

El aumento de riesgos por inundaciones a lo largo de nuestras costas está causado por el cambio climático, el desarrollo urbano y la pérdida de hábitat.

Three USGS scientists sit on the back of a research vessel and prepare for a dive. Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys (AD)
Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys (AD)
Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys (AD)

Coral reefs are important for supporting biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection, but are in decline worldwide, primarily due to extreme heat waves and subsequent coral bleaching, in addition to other stressors.

Coral reefs are important for supporting biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection, but are in decline worldwide, primarily due to extreme heat waves and subsequent coral bleaching, in addition to other stressors.

Three USGS scientists sit on the back of a research vessel and prepare for a dive. Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys
Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys
Seafloor Erosion in the Florida Keys

Coral reefs are important for supporting biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection, but are in decline worldwide, primarily due to extreme heat waves and subsequent coral bleaching, in addition to other stressors.

Coral reefs are important for supporting biodiversity, fisheries, tourism, and coastal protection, but are in decline worldwide, primarily due to extreme heat waves and subsequent coral bleaching, in addition to other stressors.