High rainfall totals in Kenya have caused the collapse of the Patel Dam, leading to destruction and loss of life downstream.
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Image of the Week - Patel Dam Tragedy in Kenya
High rainfall totals in Kenya have caused the collapse of the Patel Dam, leading to destruction and loss of life downstream.
At the USGS EROS Center, we study land change, operate the Landsat satellites, and maintain the longest, continuously acquired collection of images of the Earth's land surface.
Kīlauea Volcano — Pāhoehoe Flows on Kaupili Street
Fissure 21 produced a Pāhoehoe lava flow that oozed onto Kaupili Street in the Leilani Estates subdivision. Video 1 shows the flow on May 25, around 2:15 a.m. HST. Video 2 shows lavaoozing over a berm on May 24, around 6:00 p.m. HST.
Fissure 21 produced a Pāhoehoe lava flow that oozed onto Kaupili Street in the Leilani Estates subdivision. Video 1 shows the flow on May 25, around 2:15 a.m. HST. Video 2 shows lavaoozing over a berm on May 24, around 6:00 p.m. HST.
Kīlauea Volcano — Summit Eruption (May 24, 2018)
This explosion at Kīlauea Volcano's summit, which occurred just after 6:00 p.m. HST on May 24, 2018, produced an ash cloud that rose to 10,000 feet above sea level.
This explosion at Kīlauea Volcano's summit, which occurred just after 6:00 p.m. HST on May 24, 2018, produced an ash cloud that rose to 10,000 feet above sea level.
Landsat in Action - Google's Earth Engine with Noel Gorelick
Google's Noel Gorelick talks about the value of Landsat data in the Earth Engine project.
Google's Noel Gorelick talks about the value of Landsat data in the Earth Engine project.
Landsat in Action - Infrastructure of Landsat Data with Matt Hansen
Matt Hansen talks about the value of Landsat data as an infrastructure for research and innovation.
Matt Hansen talks about the value of Landsat data as an infrastructure for research and innovation.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 24, 2018
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 24, 2018
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 24, 2018
Kīlauea Volcano — Lava Fountains at Fissure 6
Dramatic lava fountains at fissure 6 on Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone on May 23, 2018, around 9:30 p.m.
Dramatic lava fountains at fissure 6 on Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone on May 23, 2018, around 9:30 p.m.
Kīlauea Volcano — Overflight of Lower East Rift Zone
Helicopter overflight of lower East Rift Zone ocean entry and fissure complex on May 23, 2018, around 8:00 AM HST.
Helicopter overflight of lower East Rift Zone ocean entry and fissure complex on May 23, 2018, around 8:00 AM HST.
Kīlauea Volcano — Overflight Video Compilation
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 23, 2018
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 22, 2018.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 22, 2018.
Kīlauea Volcano — Blue Burning Methane Gas
A blue burning flame of methane gas was observed in the cracks on Kahukai Street during the overnight hours. When lava buries plants and shrubs, methane gas is produced as a byproduct of burning vegetation.
A blue burning flame of methane gas was observed in the cracks on Kahukai Street during the overnight hours. When lava buries plants and shrubs, methane gas is produced as a byproduct of burning vegetation.
Kīlauea Volcano — UAS Hovering Near Fissure 22
This footage is from an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) hovering near fissure 22 during the overnight hours of May 22, 2018, and looking down on the fountaining fissure complex.
This footage is from an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) hovering near fissure 22 during the overnight hours of May 22, 2018, and looking down on the fountaining fissure complex.
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 22, 2018
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 22, 2018.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 22, 2018.
Kīlauea Volcano — Active Ocean Entry
Kīlauea Volcano — Aerial of Kīlauea Summit Activity
This video was filmed on May 21, 2018, with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). Limited UAV flights above the hazardous Kīlauea summit area, which is currently too dangerous for geologists to enter for ground observations, are conducted with permission from the National Park Service.
This video was filmed on May 21, 2018, with a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). Limited UAV flights above the hazardous Kīlauea summit area, which is currently too dangerous for geologists to enter for ground observations, are conducted with permission from the National Park Service.
Kīlauea Volcano — Fissure Eruption (Fissure 22)
Kīlauea Volcano — Overflight of Fissure 20 Complex
USGS Status Update of Kīlauea Volcano - May 21, 2018
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 21, 2018.
USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory status of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on May 21, 2018.
Kīlauea Volcano — Slow Moving Lava Flow
Video of a slow moving lava flow in Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone, taken May 20, 2018, at around 2:31 AM HST. The flow is ~3 m (9 ft) high. The HVO scientist mapping the flow is about ~15 m (50 ft) away from the flow front.
Video of a slow moving lava flow in Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone, taken May 20, 2018, at around 2:31 AM HST. The flow is ~3 m (9 ft) high. The HVO scientist mapping the flow is about ~15 m (50 ft) away from the flow front.
Kīlauea Volcano — Fissure 20 Spattering
