How historical data from 1906 have shed light on the San Andreas Fault
By Carol S. Prentice, Geologist
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PubTalk 4/2006 — California's Greatest Fault
How historical data from 1906 have shed light on the San Andreas Fault
By Carol S. Prentice, Geologist
Temporary Dike in Fargo
Temporary dike located South of Main Avenue Bridge in Fargo, North Dakota.
Temporary dike located South of Main Avenue Bridge in Fargo, North Dakota.
Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center Comparison Discharge Measurement
Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center comparison discharge measurement
Wyoming-Montana Water Science Center comparison discharge measurement
Flint River at Base Flow Conditions
The Flint River below Bainbridge, Georgia, showing base flow conditions. Even at low flows, rivers in this part of Georgia contain enough sediment to color the water brown.
The Flint River below Bainbridge, Georgia, showing base flow conditions. Even at low flows, rivers in this part of Georgia contain enough sediment to color the water brown.
A single species stand of nonnative tamarisk
Single species stand of nonnative tamarisk on the Lower Colorado River at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, California
Single species stand of nonnative tamarisk on the Lower Colorado River at Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, California
Nonnative tamarisk re-grows following a wildfire
Nonnative tamarisk is resistant to wildfire, in part because of its ablity to re-sprout.
Nonnative tamarisk is resistant to wildfire, in part because of its ablity to re-sprout.
Nonnative tamarisk re-sprouts after wildfire
Nonnative tamarisk is resistant to wildfire, in part due to its ability to resprout
Nonnative tamarisk is resistant to wildfire, in part due to its ability to resprout
Tamarisk plants can make many flowers
Tamarisk plants have been sucessful in southwestern US river- and stream-side habitats, in part because of its ablity to make many flowers and, therefore, seeds.
Tamarisk plants have been sucessful in southwestern US river- and stream-side habitats, in part because of its ablity to make many flowers and, therefore, seeds.
Orchid Variety (Unidentified)
This orchid variety was photographed at Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida.
This orchid variety was photographed at Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota, Florida.
Radio Marked Sage-grouse Hen
A sage-grouse hen ready for release after being radio-marked and having an identification band placed on her left leg.
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A sage-grouse hen ready for release after being radio-marked and having an identification band placed on her left leg.
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Downloading data during a flood on the Williamson River
Researcher from Klamath Falls Field Station downloading data during a flood on the Williamson River Oregon.
Researcher from Klamath Falls Field Station downloading data during a flood on the Williamson River Oregon.
Earthquakes - Shock Waves
This short excerpt is from a USGS/Bay Area Earthquake Alliance produced television program "Shock Waves: 100 Years After the 1906 Earthquake". This specific segment describes some of the history behind our modern understanding of the earthquake process. The program received numerous industry awards and was nominated for a regional Emmy Award in the Bay area.
This short excerpt is from a USGS/Bay Area Earthquake Alliance produced television program "Shock Waves: 100 Years After the 1906 Earthquake". This specific segment describes some of the history behind our modern understanding of the earthquake process. The program received numerous industry awards and was nominated for a regional Emmy Award in the Bay area.
Shock Waves: 100 Years After the 1906 Earthquake
Shock Waves is an Emmy Award nominated USGS television program that aired on San Francisco's CBS-5 in April, 2006 during the week of the 100 year anniversary of the Great San Francisco Earthquake. The program is hosted by Dana King and was produced and directed by Stephen M. Wessells.
Shock Waves is an Emmy Award nominated USGS television program that aired on San Francisco's CBS-5 in April, 2006 during the week of the 100 year anniversary of the Great San Francisco Earthquake. The program is hosted by Dana King and was produced and directed by Stephen M. Wessells.
Powell River Aquatic Research Station
Back view of the Powell River Aquatic Research Station.
Back view of the Powell River Aquatic Research Station.
Old Faithful in eruption
Old Faithful Geyser in eruption. Under Yellowstone Research Permit YELL-SCI-8030, 13 mineralized wood specimens were collected from the geyser mound. The dates of the mineralized wood samples imply that such eruptions did not take place for over a century between the mid-13th to mid-14th centuries.
Old Faithful Geyser in eruption. Under Yellowstone Research Permit YELL-SCI-8030, 13 mineralized wood specimens were collected from the geyser mound. The dates of the mineralized wood samples imply that such eruptions did not take place for over a century between the mid-13th to mid-14th centuries.
Multi-colored juvenile ‘i‘iwi
‘I‘iwi are one of the most charismatic Hawaiian honeycreepers extant today. Their long, curved bill allow them to reach nectar deep inside specially evolved Hawaiian flowers. As they mature, juvenile ‘i‘iwi will go from these mottled, multi-colored feathers to bright red coloration.
‘I‘iwi are one of the most charismatic Hawaiian honeycreepers extant today. Their long, curved bill allow them to reach nectar deep inside specially evolved Hawaiian flowers. As they mature, juvenile ‘i‘iwi will go from these mottled, multi-colored feathers to bright red coloration.
Red River of the North Flooding
Red River of the North flooding the 1st Avenue North Bridge in Fargo, ND.
Red River of the North flooding the 1st Avenue North Bridge in Fargo, ND.
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
Eric Reghr and Kristin Simac working on an anesthetized polar bear
A valley shot with residential housing in California
Photograph taken during a Land Cover Trends Project field trip in California of a valley with residential housing.
Photograph taken during a Land Cover Trends Project field trip in California of a valley with residential housing.
A wind farm in California
A wind farm with many wind mills on a hiil in California. The picture was taken during a field trip for the Land Cover Trends project.
A wind farm with many wind mills on a hiil in California. The picture was taken during a field trip for the Land Cover Trends project.
Dead Fish
Accumulation of dead fish and snakes at Catfish Sink.
Accumulation of dead fish and snakes at Catfish Sink.