Dust carried by the wind has far-reaching effects, including the loss of nutrients and water-holding capacity from landscapes, and the speeding up of the melting of snow, which affects the timing and magnitude of runoff into streams and rivers.
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Dust Storm near Winslow, Arizona, in April 2011
Dust carried by the wind has far-reaching effects, including the loss of nutrients and water-holding capacity from landscapes, and the speeding up of the melting of snow, which affects the timing and magnitude of runoff into streams and rivers.
Radar Gage Knocked Over
The radar gage at James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota was knocked over by ice.
The radar gage at James River above Arrowwood Lake near Kensal, North Dakota was knocked over by ice.
Beaver Creek near Montpelier, North Dakota
Ice in Beaver Creek near Montpelier, North Dakota.
Ice in Beaver Creek near Montpelier, North Dakota.
Debris in San Lorenzo River
Water carrying heavy debris rushes past a USGS streamgaging station on the San Lorenzo River in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California.
Water carrying heavy debris rushes past a USGS streamgaging station on the San Lorenzo River in the Santa Cruz Mountains, California.
Borehole Fluid Logging in Bangladesh
Borehole Fluid Logging in Bangladesh
Borehole Fluid Logging in Bangladesh
Ice Formations Forming
Ice formations forming at Apple Creek.
Ice formations forming at Apple Creek.
Large Ice Formation
USGS personnel (5'8") stands next to ice formation at Big Muddy Creek. Flow is 6.45 cubic feet per second.
USGS personnel (5'8") stands next to ice formation at Big Muddy Creek. Flow is 6.45 cubic feet per second.
James River at Huron, SD Streamgage
USGS hydrologic technicians Tyler Meyer and Jesse Rigge document the river stage and ensure that the streamgage on the James River at Huron, SD is working properly. A streamflow measurement of 17,500 cubic feet per second was made during the site visit.
USGS hydrologic technicians Tyler Meyer and Jesse Rigge document the river stage and ensure that the streamgage on the James River at Huron, SD is working properly. A streamflow measurement of 17,500 cubic feet per second was made during the site visit.
USGS Employees Measure Discharge At USGS Gage 15236900, Alaska
USGS employees measure discharge at USGS gage 15236900 Wolverine Creek near Lawning, Alaska
Ice breakup on the Skunk River
This image and associated video captures the breakup of ice cover on the Skunk River at Augusta, Iowa, on February 17, 2011, at approximately 3:00 p.m. local time. The river stage at the time was 14.50 feet (elevation 1,179.41 feet NGVD29).
This image and associated video captures the breakup of ice cover on the Skunk River at Augusta, Iowa, on February 17, 2011, at approximately 3:00 p.m. local time. The river stage at the time was 14.50 feet (elevation 1,179.41 feet NGVD29).
Removing Gage 05056255
On February 4, 2011 gage 05056255, Alice-Irvine Channel near Churchs Ferry, ND was removed due to rising water of the Devils Lake Basin. Lake elevation was 51.85 feet on the day of removal. USGS emplyees Chase(left) and Art(right).
On February 4, 2011 gage 05056255, Alice-Irvine Channel near Churchs Ferry, ND was removed due to rising water of the Devils Lake Basin. Lake elevation was 51.85 feet on the day of removal. USGS emplyees Chase(left) and Art(right).
Fog over the Shark Slough
Flying over the fog in route to a USGS hydro station in Shark Slough.
Flying over the fog in route to a USGS hydro station in Shark Slough.
Small Ice Mounds
Small ice mounds developed downstream of weir on Apple Creek. Flow is 14.7 cubic feet per second.
Small ice mounds developed downstream of weir on Apple Creek. Flow is 14.7 cubic feet per second.
Tethered Boat Deployment
Photograph of bridge deployment also using tag line. Used for low flow and/or upstream bridge deployments.
Photograph of bridge deployment also using tag line. Used for low flow and/or upstream bridge deployments.
San Juaquin Valley, CA Pumping Well
San Juaquin Valley, CA Pumping Well. From USGS circular 1182 "Land subsidence in the United States."
San Juaquin Valley, CA Pumping Well. From USGS circular 1182 "Land subsidence in the United States."
domestic well in the north Atlantic coastal plain
domestic well in the north Atlantic coastal plain. Photo from the USGS circular 1353 "Water Quality in the Northern Atlantic Coastal Plain Surficial Aquifer System, Delawarem Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia, 1988-2009."
domestic well in the north Atlantic coastal plain. Photo from the USGS circular 1353 "Water Quality in the Northern Atlantic Coastal Plain Surficial Aquifer System, Delawarem Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia, 1988-2009."
Animal manure being applied as fertilizer
Animal manure being applied as fertilizer. Photo from USGS circular 1354 "Water Quality in the Principal Aquifers of the Piedmont, Blue Ridge, and Valley and Ridge Regions, Eastern United States, 1993 - 2009." Animal manure being applied as fertilizer is related to the highest nitrate concentrations
Animal manure being applied as fertilizer. Photo from USGS circular 1354 "Water Quality in the Principal Aquifers of the Piedmont, Blue Ridge, and Valley and Ridge Regions, Eastern United States, 1993 - 2009." Animal manure being applied as fertilizer is related to the highest nitrate concentrations
USGS employee sampling a groundwater well
USGS employee sampling a groundwater well.
USGS employee sampling a groundwater well.
USGS employees sampling a groundwater well for groundwater quality dat
USGS employees sampling a groundwater well for groundwater quality data.
USGS employees sampling a groundwater well for groundwater quality data.
Drinking water from a faucet
Drinking water from a faucet
USGS employee sampling a public supply well for water quality analysis
USGS employee sampling a public supply well for water quality analysis
USGS employee sampling a public supply well for water quality analysis