Cliff erosion is a common storm-induced hazard along the West Coast. Two condemned apartment buildings along Esplanade Avenue in Pacifica, California are shown here before their demolition in 2016 and 2017.
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Cliff erosion
Cliff erosion is a common storm-induced hazard along the West Coast. Two condemned apartment buildings along Esplanade Avenue in Pacifica, California are shown here before their demolition in 2016 and 2017.
Coastal Response Predictions
Map showing extent and coverage of coastal response type predictions; insets display different prediction types and geospatial variability through time. Predictions of coastal response likelihood for the four prediction time steps at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, VA.
Map showing extent and coverage of coastal response type predictions; insets display different prediction types and geospatial variability through time. Predictions of coastal response likelihood for the four prediction time steps at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, VA.
Collecting a Gas Hydrate Research Core from the Indian Ocean
Scientists aboard the D/S Chikyu prepare to collect a research core drilled from marine sediments in the Indian Ocean. This research is part of the 2015 Indian National Gas Hydrate Program Expedition 02 (NGHP-02), which is a follow-up to the 2006 NGHP-01.
Scientists aboard the D/S Chikyu prepare to collect a research core drilled from marine sediments in the Indian Ocean. This research is part of the 2015 Indian National Gas Hydrate Program Expedition 02 (NGHP-02), which is a follow-up to the 2006 NGHP-01.
Collecting macroinvertebrates in Glacier National Park.
Collecting macroinvertebrates in Glacier National Park.
Collecting macroinvertebrates in Glacier National Park.
Collecting permafrost information on the Tahana River
David Pelunis-Messier and Milton Roberts navigating on the Tanana River, a main tributary of the Yukon River. The two are taking part in the Yukon River permafrost study.
David Pelunis-Messier and Milton Roberts navigating on the Tanana River, a main tributary of the Yukon River. The two are taking part in the Yukon River permafrost study.
Colony of bats.
Bats benefit from maintaining a close-knit roosting group because they increase reproductive success and it is important for rearing pups.
Bats benefit from maintaining a close-knit roosting group because they increase reproductive success and it is important for rearing pups.
Conceptual diagram used to assess potential sea-level rise impacts
Conceptual diagram showing the structure of the Bayesian network used to assess potential sea-level rise impacts on the coastal landscape.
Conceptual diagram showing the structure of the Bayesian network used to assess potential sea-level rise impacts on the coastal landscape.
Coral coring in Dry Tortugas National Park
A diver uses an underwater drill to take a core sample from a massive brain coral (Diploria strigosa) in Dry Tortugas National Park.
A diver uses an underwater drill to take a core sample from a massive brain coral (Diploria strigosa) in Dry Tortugas National Park.
Corals die, turn to rubble
These Elkhorn corals (Acropora palmata) near Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands have died and collapsed into rubble. As coral reef structure degrades, valuable habitat for marine life is lost and nearby coastlines become more susceptible to storms, waves and erosion.
These Elkhorn corals (Acropora palmata) near Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands have died and collapsed into rubble. As coral reef structure degrades, valuable habitat for marine life is lost and nearby coastlines become more susceptible to storms, waves and erosion.
Decision Making Framework
Problem statement, objectives, and alternative actions defined by Department of Interior collaborators using structured decision making framework
Problem statement, objectives, and alternative actions defined by Department of Interior collaborators using structured decision making framework
Deep snow in northern Ontario, Canada
Deep snow in northern Ontario, Canada.
Deep snow in northern Ontario, Canada.
Deploying multibeam sonar
USGS staff and the ship's crew of the R/V Sharp prepare to deploy a deep-water multibeam echosounder during a mapping program in the mid-Atlantic in 2015.
USGS staff and the ship's crew of the R/V Sharp prepare to deploy a deep-water multibeam echosounder during a mapping program in the mid-Atlantic in 2015.
Dr. Dorjsuren in Mongolia
Dr. Dorjsuren (Fresh Water Institute) explains to the U.S. team about water uses in the Tuul River Basin in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Dr. Dorjsuren (Fresh Water Institute) explains to the U.S. team about water uses in the Tuul River Basin in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Drilling through ice
USGS hydrologist drills through the ice on the Kansas River in order to take depth measurements.
USGS hydrologist drills through the ice on the Kansas River in order to take depth measurements.
Drilling to take water chemistry samples for permafrost study in the Y
Drilling to take water chemistry samples for permafrost study in the Yukon River Basin
Drilling to take water chemistry samples for permafrost study in the Yukon River Basin
Elkhorn coral anchors a healthy reef
Healthy Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) near unpopulated Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. Elkhorn coral is one of many important reef-building species that create 3D structure on the seafloor. Coral reef structure provides habitat for marine life and helps break up waves as they approach the coastline.
Healthy Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) near unpopulated Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. Elkhorn coral is one of many important reef-building species that create 3D structure on the seafloor. Coral reef structure provides habitat for marine life and helps break up waves as they approach the coastline.
Filtering water for eDNA sample collection.
Filtering water for eDNA sample collection in Yellowstone National Park between Lewis and Shoshone Lakes.
Filtering water for eDNA sample collection in Yellowstone National Park between Lewis and Shoshone Lakes.
Finchite Mineral
A sample of finchite, a newly discovered uranium mineral. Finchite is the yellow material on the surface of the rock. Finchite is found in the late Pleistocene sediments deposited during the Illinoian glacial stage.
A sample of finchite, a newly discovered uranium mineral. Finchite is the yellow material on the surface of the rock. Finchite is found in the late Pleistocene sediments deposited during the Illinoian glacial stage.
Finchite Mineral
A sample of finchite, a newly discovered uranium mineral. Finchite is the yellow material on the surface of the rock. Finchite is found in the late Pleistocene sediments deposited during the Illinoian glacial stage.
A sample of finchite, a newly discovered uranium mineral. Finchite is the yellow material on the surface of the rock. Finchite is found in the late Pleistocene sediments deposited during the Illinoian glacial stage.
Flooded Road near USGS gaging station 01055500 in Turner, Maine
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Stop sign at the end of School House Hill Rd in Turner, Maine near USGS gaging station 01055500 on the Nezinscot River.
Flooding on Mississippi River in December 2015
USGS crews had two research vessels out measuring streamflow on the Mississippi River at St. Louis on New Years Eve, 2015.
USGS crews had two research vessels out measuring streamflow on the Mississippi River at St. Louis on New Years Eve, 2015.