An unidentified green long-horned beetle on red, arid ground. 12:18 PM.
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Long-horned Beetle (Cerambycidae)
An unidentified green long-horned beetle on red, arid ground. 12:18 PM.
Ancient Lava Flows at Petroglyph National Monument
Visitor trail in Boca Negra Canyon of the Petroglyph National Monument. A visitor center structure is located on the left. The ridge is a remnant of an old lava flow.
Visitor trail in Boca Negra Canyon of the Petroglyph National Monument. A visitor center structure is located on the left. The ridge is a remnant of an old lava flow.
Greater Roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus)
A roadrunner at the base of a old volcanic rock, near a trail in Petroglyph National Monument.
A roadrunner at the base of a old volcanic rock, near a trail in Petroglyph National Monument.
Unidentified Mating Beetles
Two unidentified beetles mating, possibly darkling beetles (Family Tenebrionidae) on a trail near the JA volcano in Petroglyph National Monument.
Two unidentified beetles mating, possibly darkling beetles (Family Tenebrionidae) on a trail near the JA volcano in Petroglyph National Monument.
Black Volcano at Petroglyph National Monument
The Black Volcano at the Petroglyph National Monument viewed from the southwest.
The Black Volcano at the Petroglyph National Monument viewed from the southwest.
Blister Beetle (Megetra sp.)
A female beetle on a trail from parking lot to JA Volcano, image taken at 3:50pm. The white strand appears to be a synthetic fiber.
A female beetle on a trail from parking lot to JA Volcano, image taken at 3:50pm. The white strand appears to be a synthetic fiber.
Desert Millipede (Orthoporus ornatus)
A millipede seen near the top of the JA volcano in Petroglyph National Monument. 4:20 PM.
A millipede seen near the top of the JA volcano in Petroglyph National Monument. 4:20 PM.
JA Volcano at Petroglyph National Monument
Pathway leading to the JA volcano at the Petroglyph National Monument.
Pathway leading to the JA volcano at the Petroglyph National Monument.
Vulcan Volcano at Petroglyph National Monument
The Vulcan Volcano at the Petroglyph National Monument viewed from the southwest.
The Vulcan Volcano at the Petroglyph National Monument viewed from the southwest.
Early morning fog on Seneca River near Rte 89
Early morning fog on Seneca River near Rte 89 - index velocity gaging station in NY
Early morning fog on Seneca River near Rte 89 - index velocity gaging station in NY
Trinity River at Trinidad, TX
Downstream view from bridge at USGS station 08062700, Trinity River at Trinidad
Downstream view from bridge at USGS station 08062700, Trinity River at Trinidad
Cross section near Trinity River near Crockett
USGS hydrotech Christina Bowden taking cross section near USGS gage 08065350, Trinity River near Crockett, TX
USGS hydrotech Christina Bowden taking cross section near USGS gage 08065350, Trinity River near Crockett, TX
A small stream in Georgia disappearing into a cave (infiltration).
Surface water disappears into a cave on the fast track to become groundwater.
A small stream disappearing into Russell Cave, Alabama.
Surface water disappears into a cave on the fast track to become groundwater.
A small stream disappearing into Russell Cave, Alabama.
Groundwater wells on Long Island's Fire Island
Groundwater wells on Long Island's Fire Island - Kismet
Groundwater wells on Long Island's Fire Island - Kismet
Trinity River at Crockett, TX
USGS Hydrotech Christina Bowden verifying measurements at USGS 08065350, Trinity River near Crockett, TX
USGS Hydrotech Christina Bowden verifying measurements at USGS 08065350, Trinity River near Crockett, TX
Bank Erosion and Channel Incision
Bank erosion and channel incision along Silver Creek, a tributary to the Marengo River.
Bank erosion and channel incision along Silver Creek, a tributary to the Marengo River.
Telemetry Station
Telemetry station with rain gage on top of a Queens College campus building in the borough of Queens, New York City
Telemetry station with rain gage on top of a Queens College campus building in the borough of Queens, New York City
Copper Mine in the Republic of Georgia
An open-pit mine for volcanic-hosted copper deposits from the Bolnisi District of the Republic of Georgia.
An open-pit mine for volcanic-hosted copper deposits from the Bolnisi District of the Republic of Georgia.
Copper Mine in the Republic of Georgia
An open-pit mine for volcanic-hosted copper deposits from the Bolnisi District of the Republic of Georgia. A controlled blast as part of the mining process can be seen.
An open-pit mine for volcanic-hosted copper deposits from the Bolnisi District of the Republic of Georgia. A controlled blast as part of the mining process can be seen.
Decorah, Iowa
Views, looking west, to downtown Decorah, Iowa, from a city park bluff on east side of town. Downtown courthouse tower and church spires are prominent.
Views, looking west, to downtown Decorah, Iowa, from a city park bluff on east side of town. Downtown courthouse tower and church spires are prominent.
Pollution on the Baltic Sea Coast
Construction debris and other trash (soda bottles, etc.) lining the coast of the Baltic Sea in Saint Petersburg.
Construction debris and other trash (soda bottles, etc.) lining the coast of the Baltic Sea in Saint Petersburg.