A gas plume arising from Augustine Volcano during it's eruptive phase 2005-06. This photo was taken during a FLIR/maintenance flight on January 24, 2006.
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A gas plume arising from Augustine Volcano during it's eruptive phase 2005-06.
A gas plume arising from Augustine Volcano during it's eruptive phase 2005-06. This photo was taken during a FLIR/maintenance flight on January 24, 2006.
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
SEM (Scanning electron Microscope) image of a vesicular ash particle erupted by Augustine volcano on January 13, 2006. The ash sample was collected during the ashfall in Homer, Alaska by John Paskievitch, AVO.
SEM (Scanning electron Microscope) image of a vesicular ash particle erupted by Augustine volcano on January 13, 2006. The ash sample was collected during the ashfall in Homer, Alaska by John Paskievitch, AVO.
Augustine Volcano
Augustine volcano viewed from the west.
Augustine volcano viewed from the west.
Crab Shell and Seaweeds
A crab shell is left on top of seaweed and other marine detritus washed up by waves on a beach.
A crab shell is left on top of seaweed and other marine detritus washed up by waves on a beach.
Cuyahoga River at Independence OH
Cuyahoga River at Independence OH - river section submerged
Cuyahoga River at Independence OH - river section submerged
Cuyahoga River at Independence OH - downstream from bridge
Cuyahoga River at Independence OH - downstream from bridge
Cuyahoga River at Independence OH - downstream from bridge
Diatoms (25 Species)
A photomicrograph featuring a set of 25 separate diatom species.
A photomicrograph featuring a set of 25 separate diatom species.
Diatoms (25 Species)
A photomicrograph featuring a set of 25 separate diatom species as photographed under original lighting conditions.
A photomicrograph featuring a set of 25 separate diatom species as photographed under original lighting conditions.
Diatoms (Multiple Species)
A photomicrograph featuring a set of diatom species arranged in an artistic star-like pattern.
A photomicrograph featuring a set of diatom species arranged in an artistic star-like pattern.
Kīlauea East Rift Zone lava flows and fissures, July 11, 1:00 p.m. HST
Map as of 1:00 p.m. HST, July 11, 2018. Given the dynamic nature of Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone eruption, with changing vent locations, fissures starting and stopping, and varying rates of lava effusion, map details shown here are accurate as of the date/time noted. Shaded purple areas indicate lava flows erupted in 1840, 1955, 1960, and 2014-2015.
Map as of 1:00 p.m. HST, July 11, 2018. Given the dynamic nature of Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone eruption, with changing vent locations, fissures starting and stopping, and varying rates of lava effusion, map details shown here are accurate as of the date/time noted. Shaded purple areas indicate lava flows erupted in 1840, 1955, 1960, and 2014-2015.
Kīlauea lower East Rift Zone lava
Helicopter overflight photo taken this morning - view toward the west directly above Kapoho Crater. The fissure 8 lava channel now bends sharply to the south on the western edge of the crater after being blocked and diverted yesterday.
Helicopter overflight photo taken this morning - view toward the west directly above Kapoho Crater. The fissure 8 lava channel now bends sharply to the south on the western edge of the crater after being blocked and diverted yesterday.
Radiolarians (3 Species)
Photomicrograph featuring three radiolarian species.
Photomicrograph featuring three radiolarian species.
Before and after photos showing destroyed pier house and classic home
In the top image, taken in 1998, notice the pier, pier house, and the antebellum house. The bottom image shows the same location on August 31, 2005, two days after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. This photo shows the complete destruction of these landmarks.
In the top image, taken in 1998, notice the pier, pier house, and the antebellum house. The bottom image shows the same location on August 31, 2005, two days after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. This photo shows the complete destruction of these landmarks.
Blackbrush and Transect, Mojave National Preserve
Dense cover of native blackbrush, with a low diversity of shrubs. There are few if any invasive plants in the community.
Dense cover of native blackbrush, with a low diversity of shrubs. There are few if any invasive plants in the community.
Boulder Glacier - 2005 black and white
Boulder Glacier - 2005 black and white
Boulder Glacier - 2005 black and white
Chaney Glacier - notch - 2005 color
Chaney Glacier - notch - 2005 color
Chaney Glacier - notch - 2005 color
Chaney Glacier - Terminus - 2005 color
Chaney Glacier - Terminus - 2005 color
Chaney Glacier - Terminus - 2005 color
Chimney Rock Park
A mountainous valley view from side of granite cliff at Chimney Rock Park with clouds above.
A mountainous valley view from side of granite cliff at Chimney Rock Park with clouds above.
Crater Lake is the remnant of Mount Mazama, which erupted catastrop...
Crater Lake is the remnant of Mount Mazama, which erupted catastrophically 7,700 years ago to form the caldera.Wizard Island in lake and Mount Scott is peak on right shore. View from south. Oregon
Crater Lake is the remnant of Mount Mazama, which erupted catastrophically 7,700 years ago to form the caldera.Wizard Island in lake and Mount Scott is peak on right shore. View from south. Oregon
Dauphin Island, Alabama
Dauphin Island, Alabama. Three-dimensional views of island topography (A-C), post-Katrina oblique aerial photograph (D), and differences in topography from Hurricanes Ivan (E) and Katrina (F). The view is along the island, looking from east to west, with the Gulf of Mexico to the left and Mississippi Sound to the right.
Dauphin Island, Alabama. Three-dimensional views of island topography (A-C), post-Katrina oblique aerial photograph (D), and differences in topography from Hurricanes Ivan (E) and Katrina (F). The view is along the island, looking from east to west, with the Gulf of Mexico to the left and Mississippi Sound to the right.
Dauphin Island, Alabama, map views
Dauphin Island, Alabama. Map views of post-storm difference grids for Hurricanes Ivan (A) and Katrina (B), and vertical photography of the same location (C). The lidar images show elevation gains (green) and losses (red).
Dauphin Island, Alabama. Map views of post-storm difference grids for Hurricanes Ivan (A) and Katrina (B), and vertical photography of the same location (C). The lidar images show elevation gains (green) and losses (red).