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Karst Hazards Research at USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (AD)
Karst Hazards Research at USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (AD)
Karst Hazards Research at USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center (AD)

The Florence Bascom Geoscience Center conducts geologic research using digital elevation models to map karst systems and sinkhole hazards in the United States. Understanding these complex geologic systems helps to inform land use planning and development decisions.

The Florence Bascom Geoscience Center conducts geologic research using digital elevation models to map karst systems and sinkhole hazards in the United States. Understanding these complex geologic systems helps to inform land use planning and development decisions.

Karst Hazards Research at the USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center
Karst Hazards Research at the USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center
Karst Hazards Research at the USGS Florence Bascom Geoscience Center

The Florence Bascom Geoscience Center conducts geologic research using digital elevation models to map karst systems and sinkhole hazards in the United States. Understanding these complex geologic systems helps to inform land use planning and development decisions.

The Florence Bascom Geoscience Center conducts geologic research using digital elevation models to map karst systems and sinkhole hazards in the United States. Understanding these complex geologic systems helps to inform land use planning and development decisions.

U.S. River Conditions From October to December 2019

This is an animation showing the changing conditions of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. The conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). There is also a purple ring added to indicate gages that are flooding.

This is an animation showing the changing conditions of USGS streamgages from October 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. The conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). There is also a purple ring added to indicate gages that are flooding.

U.S. River Conditions From January to June 2019 Data Visualization
U.S. River Conditions From January to June 2019 Data Visualization
U.S. River Conditions From January to June 2019 Data Visualization

This is an animation showing the changing conditions of USGS streamgages from January 1, 2019 to June 1, 2019. The conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). There is also a purple ring added to indicate gages that are flooding.

This is an animation showing the changing conditions of USGS streamgages from January 1, 2019 to June 1, 2019. The conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage (red open circles) to the wettest (blue closed circles). There is also a purple ring added to indicate gages that are flooding.

National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 1
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 1
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 1

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 2
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 2
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 2

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 3
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 3
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 3

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 4
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 4
National Liaison Committee Meeting for the NWQP — Part 4

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

In these videos, speakers discuss upcoming changes to the USGS National Water Quality Program (NAWQA Project) and three new priority areas for the USGS Water Mission Area. Gary Rowe discusses plans for transitioning from current NAWQA Project activities to the new priority areas.

U.S. River Conditions for Water Year 2018
U.S. River Conditions for Water Year 2018
U.S. River Conditions for Water Year 2018

This is an animation showing the changing conditions of USGS streamgages for Water Year 2018 (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018). The conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage to the wettest.

This is an animation showing the changing conditions of USGS streamgages for Water Year 2018 (October 1, 2017 to September 30, 2018). The conditions shown range from the driest condition seen at a gage to the wettest.

USGS Streamgaging — Keeping the pulse on the Nation’s streams
USGS Streamgaging — Keeping the pulse on the Nation’s streams
USGS Streamgaging — Keeping the pulse on the Nation’s streams

What is water up to? Keeping the pulse on the Nation’s streams - USGS Streamgaging and the Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program.
 

What is water up to? Keeping the pulse on the Nation’s streams - USGS Streamgaging and the Groundwater and Streamflow Information Program.
 

MODFLOW 6 Angles
MODFLOW 6 Angles
MODFLOW 6 Angles

The USGS groundwater modeling program MODFLOW 6 uses three angles to help specify three components of hydraulic conductivity. This video provides a visual explanation of these three angles.
 

The USGS groundwater modeling program MODFLOW 6 uses three angles to help specify three components of hydraulic conductivity. This video provides a visual explanation of these three angles.
 

A USGS guide for finding and interpreting high-water marks (AD)
A USGS guide for finding and interpreting high-water marks (AD)
A USGS guide for finding and interpreting high-water marks (AD)

High-water marks provide valuable data for understanding recent and historical flood events. The proper collection and recording of high-water mark data from perishable and preserved evidence informs flood assessments, research, and water resource management.

High-water marks provide valuable data for understanding recent and historical flood events. The proper collection and recording of high-water mark data from perishable and preserved evidence informs flood assessments, research, and water resource management.

A USGS guide for finding and interpreting high-water marks
A USGS guide for finding and interpreting high-water marks
A USGS guide for finding and interpreting high-water marks

High-water marks provide valuable data for understanding recent and historical flood events. The proper collection and recording of high-water mark data from perishable and preserved evidence informs flood assessments, research, and water resource management.

High-water marks provide valuable data for understanding recent and historical flood events. The proper collection and recording of high-water mark data from perishable and preserved evidence informs flood assessments, research, and water resource management.

Overview of Indirect Measurements - Survey Requirements
Overview of Indirect Measurements - Survey Requirements
Overview of Indirect Measurements - Survey Requirements

This video provides an overview of the different indirect measurement methods used by the USGS, as well as a brief description of what you'll need to survey for each. 
 

This video provides an overview of the different indirect measurement methods used by the USGS, as well as a brief description of what you'll need to survey for each. 
 

PubTalk 7/2018— Extreme acid mine drainage at Iron Mountain California
PubTalk 7/2018— Extreme acid mine drainage at Iron Mountain California
Understanding Floods | Long-term Streamflow Data Collection (AD)
Understanding Floods | Long-term Streamflow Data Collection (AD)
Understanding Floods | Long-term Streamflow Data Collection (AD)

The USGS is developing methods to improve data collection during floods to gain new insight into the rise and fall of flood waters. In the past, the only data left behind after a flood was how high the water got, or the peak of the flood.

The USGS is developing methods to improve data collection during floods to gain new insight into the rise and fall of flood waters. In the past, the only data left behind after a flood was how high the water got, or the peak of the flood.

Understanding Floods | Long-term Streamflow Data Collection
Understanding Floods | Long-term Streamflow Data Collection
Understanding Floods | Long-term Streamflow Data Collection

The USGS is developing methods to improve data collection during floods to gain new insight into the rise and fall of flood waters. In the past, the only data left behind after a flood was how high the water got, or the peak of the flood.

The USGS is developing methods to improve data collection during floods to gain new insight into the rise and fall of flood waters. In the past, the only data left behind after a flood was how high the water got, or the peak of the flood.

Indirect Measurement Field Notes and Metadata
Indirect Measurement Field Notes and Metadata
Indirect Measurement Field Notes and Metadata

This video describes the notes and other metadata that need to be recorded during indirect measurement surveys.
 

This video describes the notes and other metadata that need to be recorded during indirect measurement surveys.
 

Survey Requirements - Road Overflow/Broad-Crested Weir
Survey Requirements - Road Overflow/Broad-Crested Weir
Survey Requirements - Road Overflow/Broad-Crested Weir

This video describes how and where to flag high water marks for a road overflow or broad-crested weir indirect measurement of peak discharge. 
 

This video describes how and where to flag high water marks for a road overflow or broad-crested weir indirect measurement of peak discharge. 
 

Advances in Streamgaging | Reach-Scale Monitoring Experiment (2 of 2)
Advances in Streamgaging | Reach-Scale Monitoring Experiment (2 of 2)
Advances in Streamgaging | Reach-Scale Monitoring Experiment (2 of 2)

In this second installment of a two part series, The Arizona Water Science Center, in partnership with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, reviews the results of an experiment to verify remote methods that measure flood flows at the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed.

In this second installment of a two part series, The Arizona Water Science Center, in partnership with the USDA Agricultural Research Service, reviews the results of an experiment to verify remote methods that measure flood flows at the Walnut Gulch Experimental Watershed.

National Liaison Committee Meeting: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
National Liaison Committee Meeting: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
National Liaison Committee Meeting: Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

In this video, three speakers explain U.S. Geological Survey research on harmful algal blooms (HABs) and the nutrients that cause these toxic emerald-green blooms in the Nation’s lakes, reservoirs, and coastal waters.

In this video, three speakers explain U.S. Geological Survey research on harmful algal blooms (HABs) and the nutrients that cause these toxic emerald-green blooms in the Nation’s lakes, reservoirs, and coastal waters.