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EoE podcast Introduction to GEDI thumbnail
EoE podcast Introduction to GEDI thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 82 - Introduction to GEDI
Eyes on Earth Episode 82 - Introduction to GEDI
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EoE podcast Introduction to GEDI thumbnail
EoE podcast Introduction to GEDI thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 82 - Introduction to GEDI

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation, or GEDI, instrument on the International Space Station acquires lidar waveforms to observe the Earth’s surface in 3D. The GEDI lidar measures the height and density of objects, so it provides information such as surface elevation and tree canopy height and cover.

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation, or GEDI, instrument on the International Space Station acquires lidar waveforms to observe the Earth’s surface in 3D. The GEDI lidar measures the height and density of objects, so it provides information such as surface elevation and tree canopy height and cover.

Color photograph of scientists in field Kīlauea summit gas team fieldwork – October 22, 2022
Kīlauea summit gas team fieldwork – October 22, 2022
Kīlauea summit gas team fieldwork – October 22, 2022

HVO volcanic gas specialists make sulfur dioxide (SO~2~) emission rate measurements downwind of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea summit. This video shows the typical fieldwork involved with measuring SO2 emission rates, during which HVO scientists drive traverses beneath the plume in the closed area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

HVO volcanic gas specialists make sulfur dioxide (SO~2~) emission rate measurements downwind of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater, Kīlauea summit. This video shows the typical fieldwork involved with measuring SO2 emission rates, during which HVO scientists drive traverses beneath the plume in the closed area of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

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.

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
Puerto Rico Coastal Hazards
Puerto Rico Coastal Hazards

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.

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EoE - Tour of the EROS Radome thumbnail
EoE - Tour of the EROS Radome thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 81 - Tour of the EROS Radome
Eyes on Earth Episode 81 - Tour of the EROS Radome
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EoE - Tour of the EROS Radome thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 81 - Tour of the EROS Radome

The Landsat satellites have been collecting Earth imagery for more than 50 years. A key piece of equipment that moves the data from the spacecraft to the archive so researchers can use it is the antenna at the EROS Center. The antenna and its radome have a fascinating history of their own that adds to the overall Landsat story.

The Landsat satellites have been collecting Earth imagery for more than 50 years. A key piece of equipment that moves the data from the spacecraft to the archive so researchers can use it is the antenna at the EROS Center. The antenna and its radome have a fascinating history of their own that adds to the overall Landsat story.

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. 

Status of 3DEP quality data
FY22 Status of 3DEP Quality Data
FY22 Status of 3DEP Quality Data
FY22 Status of 3DEP Quality Data

This map of the United States and its territories shows the areal extent and quality level of planned, in-progress, and existing publicly available lidar (IfSAR in Alaska) data identified by the United States Interagency Elevation Inventory (USIEI) that meet 3DEP base level specification planned to be under award by September 30, 2022. 3DEP base level spec

This map of the United States and its territories shows the areal extent and quality level of planned, in-progress, and existing publicly available lidar (IfSAR in Alaska) data identified by the United States Interagency Elevation Inventory (USIEI) that meet 3DEP base level specification planned to be under award by September 30, 2022. 3DEP base level spec

Color photograph of lava lake with text overlain September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea

Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, began one year ago—on September 29, 2021. This three-minute video, produced by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, features footage from the past year and summarizes the eruption.

Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, began one year ago—on September 29, 2021. This three-minute video, produced by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, features footage from the past year and summarizes the eruption.

Color photograph of lava lake with text overlain September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea (AD)
September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea (AD)
September 29, 2022 — One year of eruption in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea (AD)

Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, began one year ago—on September 29, 2021. This three-minute video, produced by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, features footage from the past year and summarizes the eruption.

Kīlauea volcano's summit eruption, within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, began one year ago—on September 29, 2021. This three-minute video, produced by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, features footage from the past year and summarizes the eruption.

Color photograph of crater floor September 27, 2022 — Continued endogenous growth of crater floor at Kīlauea summit
September 27, 2022 — Continued endogenous growth of crater floor at Kīlauea summit
September 27, 2022 — Continued endogenous growth of crater floor at Kīlauea summit

This timelapse sequence shows one image per day since March from the B1cam webcam on the east rim of Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. The images show that the floor of Halema‘uma‘u has been growing endogenously.

This timelapse sequence shows one image per day since March from the B1cam webcam on the east rim of Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. The images show that the floor of Halema‘uma‘u has been growing endogenously.

Color photo of eruption at summit of volcano September 12 overflight video of Kīlauea summit
September 12 overflight video of Kīlauea summit
September 12 overflight video of Kīlauea summit

A routine helicopter overflight of the summit of Kīlauea provided airborne views of the lava within Halema‘uma‘u crater. The active lava lake is limited to the western portion of the crater floor, near the main source of white fume. The remainder of the crater floor consists of solidified lava flows.

A routine helicopter overflight of the summit of Kīlauea provided airborne views of the lava within Halema‘uma‘u crater. The active lava lake is limited to the western portion of the crater floor, near the main source of white fume. The remainder of the crater floor consists of solidified lava flows.

Illustration of part of Antarctica Image of the Week - Rifts & Rumples in Antarctica
Image of the Week - Rifts & Rumples in Antarctica
Image of the Week - Rifts & Rumples in Antarctica

Landsat satellites have watched the Brunt Ice Shelf for nearly five decades. And now, Landsat 9 has joined in observing the changing surface.

Landsat satellites have watched the Brunt Ice Shelf for nearly five decades. And now, Landsat 9 has joined in observing the changing surface.

Color photograph of lava lake with title text September 8, 2022 — Evening views of Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea
September 8, 2022 — Evening views of Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea
September 8, 2022 — Evening views of Halema‘uma‘u lava lake, Kīlauea

Evening views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater on September 8, 2022. Solidified crust founders and sinks at the lava lake margin, and the lava lake sloshes. Lava spatters along the margin of the lake. 

Evening views of the eruption within Halema‘uma‘u crater on September 8, 2022. Solidified crust founders and sinks at the lava lake margin, and the lava lake sloshes. Lava spatters along the margin of the lake. 

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USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center

This video provides an overview of the science and products produced by the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, as well as the use and value of the knowledge, data, and tools produced by the Center. It additionally highlights the Center’s location, where we conduct research, and collaborator/stakeholder types.

This video provides an overview of the science and products produced by the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, as well as the use and value of the knowledge, data, and tools produced by the Center. It additionally highlights the Center’s location, where we conduct research, and collaborator/stakeholder types.

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.

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EoE - ECOSTRESS and Carbon thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 80 - ECOSTRESS and Carbon
Eyes on Earth Episode 80 - ECOSTRESS and Carbon
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EoE - ECOSTRESS and Carbon thumbnail
EoE - ECOSTRESS and Carbon thumbnail
Eyes on Earth Episode 80 - ECOSTRESS and Carbon

ECOSTRESS, which stands for the ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station, collects land surface temperatures in an effort to answer questions about plants’ use of water. The NASA Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) at EROS has provided storage and distribution of ECOSTRESS data for four years now and counting.

ECOSTRESS, which stands for the ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station, collects land surface temperatures in an effort to answer questions about plants’ use of water. The NASA Land Processes Distributed Active Archive Center (LP DAAC) at EROS has provided storage and distribution of ECOSTRESS data for four years now and counting.

Colorful slide during speaker presentation for August Public Lecture. PubTalk-08/2022 - The National Geologic Map Database - A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
PubTalk-08/2022 - The National Geologic Map Database - A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
PubTalk-08/2022 - The National Geologic Map Database - A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!

The National Geologic Map Database

A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips! 

By David Soller, USGS Geologist

transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert in 3 simple steps Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording
Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording
Transitioning to NextGen WaterAlert Webinar Recording

00:00 WDFN & Modernization

02:16 History of Legacy WaterAlert

03:26 NextGen WaterAlert

03:45 Transitioning to NextGen

06:43 Become a Usability Tester

07:38 Key Takeaways

10:18 Q&A

00:00 WDFN & Modernization

02:16 History of Legacy WaterAlert

03:26 NextGen WaterAlert

03:45 Transitioning to NextGen

06:43 Become a Usability Tester

07:38 Key Takeaways

10:18 Q&A

A pale lavender deep-sea octopus found at Escanaba Trough Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities
Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities
Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities

The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast. 

The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast. 

A pale lavender deep-sea octopus found at Escanaba Trough Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities (AD)
Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities (AD)
Escanaba Trough Expedition: Biological Communities (AD)

The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast. 

The familiar saying “good things come in small packages” holds especially true for deep-sea biological communities at hydrothermal vents, including those at Escanaba Trough, a seafloor spreading center located almost 200 miles off the northern California coast. 

Color photograph of lava lake August 18, 2022 — Timelapse of lava lake motion in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
August 18, 2022 — Timelapse of lava lake motion in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea
August 18, 2022 — Timelapse of lava lake motion in Halema‘uma‘u, Kīlauea

This time-lapse sequence is shown at 100x speed and shows the motion of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava enters the lake at the west end (bottom of image) and flow steadily towards the east end, where the crust is consumed along the lake margins. 

This time-lapse sequence is shown at 100x speed and shows the motion of the lava lake in Halema‘uma‘u, at the summit of Kīlauea. Lava enters the lake at the west end (bottom of image) and flow steadily towards the east end, where the crust is consumed along the lake margins.