-- the challenges of wind-energy development and wildlife conservation
by Manuela Huso, Research Statistician
Videos
On demand viewing of our current and past lecture videos can be found here. You can also view videos (2012 - current) via our Public Lecture Series playlist on our USGS YouTube channel.
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PubTalk 7/2012 — Wind Energy and Wildlife
-- the challenges of wind-energy development and wildlife conservation
by Manuela Huso, Research Statistician
Under Siege: Battling Flying Carp and Giant Pythons and How Science Can Help
Over the last several decades, non-native species have continued to invade sensitive ecosystems in the United States. Two high-profile species, Asian carp in the Midwest and Burmese pythons in the Everglades, are the focus of much attention by decision makers, the public and the media.
Over the last several decades, non-native species have continued to invade sensitive ecosystems in the United States. Two high-profile species, Asian carp in the Midwest and Burmese pythons in the Everglades, are the focus of much attention by decision makers, the public and the media.
PubTalk 6/2012 — Scanning the Seafloor with Sound
--modern sonar reveals hidden hazards and resources
by David Finlayson, Marine Geologist
--modern sonar reveals hidden hazards and resources
by David Finlayson, Marine Geologist
PubTalk 6/2012 — Exploring The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes
-- a Centennial perspective of the Novarupta-Katmai eruption, the largest of the 20th century
By Judy Fierstein, USGS
-- a Centennial perspective of the Novarupta-Katmai eruption, the largest of the 20th century
By Judy Fierstein, USGS
PubTalk 5/2012 — Restoring the Wild Heart of South San Francisco Bay
--The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project
By Laura Valoppi, Lead Scientist
--The South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project
By Laura Valoppi, Lead Scientist
PubTalk 4/2012 — ShakeAlert!
--building an earthquake early warning system for California
by Doug Given, USGS Earthquake Early Warning Coordinator
--building an earthquake early warning system for California
by Doug Given, USGS Earthquake Early Warning Coordinator
PubTalk 3/2012 — Projected Climate Change Impacts in California
--the consequences of increasing atmospheric greenhouse gases
Tom Suchanek, USGS Western Ecological Research Center Lead Scientist and Climate Change Coordinator
--the consequences of increasing atmospheric greenhouse gases
Tom Suchanek, USGS Western Ecological Research Center Lead Scientist and Climate Change Coordinator
PubTalk 2/2012 — Mapping a Flood...Before it Happens
-- the new USGS FloodPath early warning system
By Marijke van Heeswijk, USGS Hydrologist
-- the new USGS FloodPath early warning system
By Marijke van Heeswijk, USGS Hydrologist
PubTalk 1/2012 — Lassen Volcanic National Park
--a wonderland of volcanoes and thermal features
By Patrick Muffler, Geologist Emeritus
--a wonderland of volcanoes and thermal features
By Patrick Muffler, Geologist Emeritus
PubTalk 12/2011 — Tracking Ongoing Kilauea Eruptions
--fissures...fountains...and flows
by Matthew Patrick, USGS, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
--fissures...fountains...and flows
by Matthew Patrick, USGS, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
PubTalk 11/2011 — Colorado River High-Flow Experiments
- a story of Grand Canyon geology, water, and biology
by Jack Schmidt & David Rubin
- a story of Grand Canyon geology, water, and biology
by Jack Schmidt & David Rubin
PubTalk 11/2011 — USGS Science for a Changing Bay Area
-- a special USGS public lecture celebrating the inaugural Bay Area Science Festival
by Patrick Barnard and William Ellsworth
-- a special USGS public lecture celebrating the inaugural Bay Area Science Festival
by Patrick Barnard and William Ellsworth
PubTalk 10/2011 — Migratory Connectivity in a Changing Climate
by Susan Haig, Wildlife Ecologist
PubTalk 9/2011 — Tracking the Nation's Groundwater Reserves
--issues facing current and future water supplies
by William Alley, USGS Office of Groundwater
--issues facing current and future water supplies
by William Alley, USGS Office of Groundwater
PubTalk 8/2011 — Through the Lens of Time
Repeat Photography in an Era of Global Change
by Robert Webb, Hydrologist
Repeat Photography in an Era of Global Change
by Robert Webb, Hydrologist
PubTalk 7/2011 — How is San Francisco Bay Doing?
discoveries from 4 decades of studies
by Jim Cloern, Senior Research Biologist
discoveries from 4 decades of studies
by Jim Cloern, Senior Research Biologist
PubTalk 6/2011 — Exploring California's Amazing Seafloor
--the visionary California Seafloor Mapping Program
by Sam Johnson, USGS Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center
--the visionary California Seafloor Mapping Program
by Sam Johnson, USGS Pacific Coastal & Marine Science Center
PubTalk 5/2011 — The Future of Rare Earth Elements
--Will these high-tech industry elements continue in short supply?
by Keith Long, USGS Mineral Resource Analyst
--Will these high-tech industry elements continue in short supply?
by Keith Long, USGS Mineral Resource Analyst
PubTalk 4/2011 - Predictable Earthquakes
Title: Predictable Earthquakes - updating earthquake prediction - fact vs. fiction
Title: Predictable Earthquakes - updating earthquake prediction - fact vs. fiction
PubTalk 4/2011 — "Predictable Earthquakes"
--updating earthquake prediction--fact vs. fiction
by Susan Hough, USGS Seismologist
--updating earthquake prediction--fact vs. fiction
by Susan Hough, USGS Seismologist
PubTalk 3/2011 — Unraveling the Mystery of Avian Navigation
New research indicates that birds are listening to the landscape to find their way
By Jon Hagstrum, Research Geophysicist
New research indicates that birds are listening to the landscape to find their way
By Jon Hagstrum, Research Geophysicist