For scientists aboard the Escanaba Trough expedition, obtaining sediment cores or deep-sea biological and geological samples after a Jason dive is only the beginning.
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For scientists aboard the Escanaba Trough expedition, obtaining sediment cores or deep-sea biological and geological samples after a Jason dive is only the beginning.
For scientists aboard the Escanaba Trough expedition, obtaining sediment cores or deep-sea biological and geological samples after a Jason dive is only the beginning.
For scientists aboard the Escanaba Trough expedition, obtaining sediment cores or deep-sea biological and geological samples after a Jason dive is only the beginning.
Embarking on a three-week deep-sea research expedition requires a lot of preparation. For this expedition to Escanaba Trough, U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners spend the first few days in port, building their laboratory space aboard the research vessel Thomas G. Thompson.
Embarking on a three-week deep-sea research expedition requires a lot of preparation. For this expedition to Escanaba Trough, U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners spend the first few days in port, building their laboratory space aboard the research vessel Thomas G. Thompson.
Embarking on a three-week deep-sea research expedition requires a lot of preparation. For this expedition to Escanaba Trough, U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners spend the first few days in port, building their laboratory space aboard the research vessel Thomas G. Thompson.
Embarking on a three-week deep-sea research expedition requires a lot of preparation. For this expedition to Escanaba Trough, U.S. Geological Survey scientists and partners spend the first few days in port, building their laboratory space aboard the research vessel Thomas G. Thompson.
![Landslides triggered by Hurricane Maria: Assessment of an extreme event in Puerto Rico Aeirial view of landslides blocking roads in Utuado, Puerto Rico](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/PR%20landslide%201%20Erin%20Bessette_Kirton%20Utualdo%20USGS_smaller%202.jpg?itok=PENJXGft)
During September 2017, Hurricane Maria triggered >70,000 slope failures throughout the mountainous regions of Puerto Rico (USA). Since then, the USGS has had a multi-faceted team working to understand landslide hazards in Puerto Rico.
During September 2017, Hurricane Maria triggered >70,000 slope failures throughout the mountainous regions of Puerto Rico (USA). Since then, the USGS has had a multi-faceted team working to understand landslide hazards in Puerto Rico.
The building and upkeep of a landslide hazards program: The confluence (collision?) of science, history, politics, and public opinion – A Blue Ridge perspective on a national challenge
linkBuilding and maintaining a landslide hazards program as a state agency presents many opportunities and challenges.
The building and upkeep of a landslide hazards program: The confluence (collision?) of science, history, politics, and public opinion – A Blue Ridge perspective on a national challenge
linkBuilding and maintaining a landslide hazards program as a state agency presents many opportunities and challenges.
A Burning Question: What can long-term datasets tech us?
By Justin Welty, USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
A Burning Question: What can long-term datasets tech us?
By Justin Welty, USGS Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center
![Mount Rainier Lahars: Hazards for the Puyallup and Nisqually River Drainages A distant view of Mount Rainier volcano over Puyallup Valley, near Orting, Washington.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/thumbnails/image/1%20Mt%20Ranier.png?itok=PHtj0ccR)
Large lahars (volcanic mudflows) pose substantial threats to people and property downstream from Mount Rainier, Washington. Lahars can occur during an eruption, as happened at Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. Lahars can also begin as large landslides that occur without warning, traveling down river channels to densely populated areas downstream.
Large lahars (volcanic mudflows) pose substantial threats to people and property downstream from Mount Rainier, Washington. Lahars can occur during an eruption, as happened at Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980. Lahars can also begin as large landslides that occur without warning, traveling down river channels to densely populated areas downstream.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of smiling white man in a red and white striped beanie](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Michael%20Carey.png?itok=pPoZlkDO)
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist Background of a misty boreal forest, overlaid with an image of smiling white woman with short brown hair wearing a parka](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Science%20Champions_Heather%20Johnson_Cover_Square.png?itok=lSNujWh2)
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling man with curly black hair and a black beard.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ferdinand%20Oberle.png?itok=Ok8nIDTY)
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling man in warm clothes holding a sea bird.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vijay%20Patil.png?itok=xxcLFu6h)
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling blond woman in a heavy parka.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vanessa%20von%20Biela.png?itok=I8avHGXf)
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ann Gibbs, Geologist Background of a coral reef beneath waves. Overlaid with a photo of a white woman with light brown hair.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ann%20Gibbs.png?itok=lPNaitGr)
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
Geologist Ann Gibbs studies the vulnerability of the rapidly-warming Alaska coast to climate change effects like sea level rise and permafrost thawing.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Steve Matsuoka, Research Wildlife Biologist Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of man with short black hair wearing hiking gear on snowy landscape.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Steve%20Matsuoka_0.png?itok=ryiZXaoe)
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
Research Wildlife Biologist Steve Matsuoka explores how climate change affects the reproductive success of Alaska’s diverse bird communities, which include more than 100 species that migrate to Alaska each year world to breed.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Kira Mizell, Research Oceanographer (AD) Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling white woman with shoulder-length hair.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Kira%20Mizell%20AD.png?itok=iksuJX6k)
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies changes in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
Research Oceanographer Kira Mizell studies changes in ocean chemistry by collecting marine minerals, looking for insights into past climate conditions and geologic history.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Mike Carey, Research Fish Ecologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with photo of smiling white man in a red and white striped beanie. AD version.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Michael%20Carey%20AD.png?itok=X3wb4xpt)
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
Fish Ecologist Mike Carey studies the impacts beavers have on warming Alaskan permafrost landscapes.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Heather Johnson, Research Wildlife Biologist (AD) A misty boreal forest overlaid with an image of a brown-haired white woman in a parka. "Audio Description" icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Science%20Champions_Heather%20Johnson%20AD_Cover_Square.png?itok=k_VfiM4c)
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
USGS Wildlife Research Biologist Heather Johnson uses collar-mounted video cameras to peer into the lives of climate-threatened caribou.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 2: Ferdinand Oberle, Research Geologist (AD) Background of coral reefs beneath waves. Overlaid with photo of smiling man with curly black hair and a black beard. AD.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Ferdinand%20Oberle%20AD.png?itok=xqEj6bqo)
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
Along reef-lined shores of the Pacific Islands, USGS Research Geologist and Oceanographer Ferdinand Oberle studies how warming surface waters, nutrient runoff, and increasingly powerful storms impact coral reefs.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vijay Patil, Wildlife Biologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling man in warm clothes holding a sea bird. AD icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vijay%20Patil%20AD.png?itok=UzJAvNaD)
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
Wildlife Biologist Vijay Patil explores the effects of climate change and shifting seasons on Arctic-nesting waterfowl.
![Climate Science Champions, Season 1: Vanessa von Biela, Research Fish Biologist (AD) Misty pine trees overlaid with a photo of a smiling blond woman in a heavy parka. AD icon in corner.](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/masonry/public/media/images/Climate%20Champions_Vanessa%20von%20Biela%20AD.png?itok=Ft40YJZ5)
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.
Research Fish Biologist Vanessa von Biela investigates how heatwaves and other climate-driven stressors may affect Alaska’s spawning Pacific salmon in the future.