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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 12/2004 — Probing Volcanoes

Advances in Understanding and Coping with their Hazards

by Robert L. Christiansen and Robert I. Tilling, Volcanologists

Advances in Understanding and Coping with their Hazards

by Robert L. Christiansen and Robert I. Tilling, Volcanologists

PubTalk 11/2004 — From Plane Tables to Pixels
PubTalk 11/2004 — From Plane Tables to Pixels
PubTalk 11/2004 — From Plane Tables to Pixels

The Revolution in Mapping at the U.S. Geological Survey

by Susan P. Benjamin, Research Geographer

The Revolution in Mapping at the U.S. Geological Survey

by Susan P. Benjamin, Research Geographer

PubTalk 10/2004 — Hot Oil, Frozen Ground, and Earthquakes
PubTalk 10/2004 — Hot Oil, Frozen Ground, and Earthquakes
PubTalk 10/2004 — Hot Oil, Frozen Ground, and Earthquakes

The Trans-Alaska Pipeline story-- so far, so good!

by George Gryc, Arthur Lachenbruch, and Robert Page, Scientists Emeriti

The Trans-Alaska Pipeline story-- so far, so good!

by George Gryc, Arthur Lachenbruch, and Robert Page, Scientists Emeriti

PubTalk 9/2004 — The Winemaker's Dance
PubTalk 9/2004 — The Winemaker's Dance
PubTalk 9/2004 — The Winemaker's Dance

Connecting Geology and Wine in Napa Valley

by David G. Howell, Geologist Emeritus

Connecting Geology and Wine in Napa Valley

by David G. Howell, Geologist Emeritus

PubTalk 8/2004 — Precipice of Survival
PubTalk 8/2004 — Precipice of Survival
PubTalk 8/2004 — Precipice of Survival

What is the Future of the Southern Sea Otter?

Featuring the new award-winning USGS video Precipice of Survival. The Southern Sea Otter by Stephen Wessells, introduced and discussed by sea otter researchers including Alisha H. Kage and M. Tim Tinker, Research Biologists 

What is the Future of the Southern Sea Otter?

Featuring the new award-winning USGS video Precipice of Survival. The Southern Sea Otter by Stephen Wessells, introduced and discussed by sea otter researchers including Alisha H. Kage and M. Tim Tinker, Research Biologists 

PubTalk 7/2004 — Secrets in Stone
PubTalk 7/2004 — Secrets in Stone
PubTalk 7/2004 — Secrets in Stone

The Role of Paleomagnetism in the Evolution of Plate Tectonic Theory Video Presentation

Presentation of the award-winning USGS video "Secrets in Stone" (35 minutes), introduced by Jack Hillhouse, Research Geophysicist, and followed by a tour of the USGS Paleomagnetics Laboratory

The Role of Paleomagnetism in the Evolution of Plate Tectonic Theory Video Presentation

Presentation of the award-winning USGS video "Secrets in Stone" (35 minutes), introduced by Jack Hillhouse, Research Geophysicist, and followed by a tour of the USGS Paleomagnetics Laboratory

PubTalk 6/2004 — From Strawberry Fields to the Ozone Layer
PubTalk 6/2004 — From Strawberry Fields to the Ozone Layer
PubTalk 6/2004 — From Strawberry Fields to the Ozone Layer

The Methyl Bromide Story

By Laurence G. Miller, Biogeochemist

PubTalk 5/2004 — Delta Revival: Restoration of a California Ecosystem
PubTalk 5/2004 — Delta Revival: Restoration of a California Ecosystem
PubTalk 5/2004 — Delta Revival: Restoration of a California Ecosystem

Video presentation and discussion

Ecologist Jim Cloern will introduce the video Delta Revival, produced jointly by the USGS and the CALFED Bay-Delta Authority. 

USGS Scientists wil answer your questions about this documentary, which shows:

Video presentation and discussion

Ecologist Jim Cloern will introduce the video Delta Revival, produced jointly by the USGS and the CALFED Bay-Delta Authority. 

USGS Scientists wil answer your questions about this documentary, which shows:

PubTalk 4/2004 — Science, Society, and the Survey
PubTalk 4/2004 — Science, Society, and the Survey
PubTalk 4/2004 — Science, Society, and the Survey

50 Years of the USGS in Menlo Park

By David G. Howell, Geologist

Hear about some of the scientific highlights from 1954 to 2004 --

50 Years of the USGS in Menlo Park

By David G. Howell, Geologist

Hear about some of the scientific highlights from 1954 to 2004 --

PubTalk 3/2004 — Mapping the American West
PubTalk 3/2004 — Mapping the American West
PubTalk 3/2004 — Mapping the American West

Clarence King and the 40th Parallel Survey

By James G. Moore, Geologist

PubTalk 2/2004 — Life and Death of Hawaiian Coral Reefs
PubTalk 2/2004 — Life and Death of Hawaiian Coral Reefs
PubTalk 2/2004 — Life and Death of Hawaiian Coral Reefs

New Studies Track the Life Cycle of Maui's Changing Reefs

By Michael E. Field, Marine Geologist & Curt D. Storlazzi, Coastal Oceanographer

New Studies Track the Life Cycle of Maui's Changing Reefs

By Michael E. Field, Marine Geologist & Curt D. Storlazzi, Coastal Oceanographer

PubTalk 1/2004 — Roving Around Mars
PubTalk 1/2004 — Roving Around Mars
PubTalk 1/2004 — Roving Around Mars

Adventures in Exploring the Red Planet

By Devon M. Burr & Michael H. Carr, Planetary Geologists

 

Adventures in Exploring the Red Planet

By Devon M. Burr & Michael H. Carr, Planetary Geologists

 

PubTalk 12/2003 — What's Happening to Alaska's Glaciers?
PubTalk 12/2003 — What's Happening to Alaska's Glaciers?
PubTalk 12/2003 — What's Happening to Alaska's Glaciers?

Their Dynamic Response to Changing Climate and Other Factors

by Bruce F. Molnia, Research Geologist 

 

Their Dynamic Response to Changing Climate and Other Factors

by Bruce F. Molnia, Research Geologist 

 

PubTalk 11/2003 — Clean Power from the Earth's Heat
PubTalk 11/2003 — Clean Power from the Earth's Heat
PubTalk 11/2003 — Clean Power from the Earth's Heat

The Present and Future of Geothermal Energy

by John Sass, Geophysicist

 

PubTalk 9/2003 — Beneath Crater Lake
PubTalk 9/2003 — Beneath Crater Lake
PubTalk 9/2003 — Beneath Crater Lake

An underwater volcanic landscape tells a complex tale

by Charles R. Bacon, Geologist

Visualizations presented by David W. Ramsey, Geologist

 

An underwater volcanic landscape tells a complex tale

by Charles R. Bacon, Geologist

Visualizations presented by David W. Ramsey, Geologist

 

PubTalk 8/2003 — Human Footprints on the Web of Life
PubTalk 8/2003 — Human Footprints on the Web of Life
PubTalk 8/2003 — Human Footprints on the Web of Life

Biodiversity and Increasing Population and Development in California

by Robert N.Fisher, Research Zoologist

Biodiversity and Increasing Population and Development in California

by Robert N.Fisher, Research Zoologist

PubTalk 7/2003 — Molten Paradise
PubTalk 7/2003 — Molten Paradise
PubTalk 7/2003 — Molten Paradise

Video Presentation and Discussion

Featuring the award-winning USGS video Molten Paradise-Kilaea Volcano by Stephen Wessells, introduced and discussed by Robert I. Tilling, Volcanologist

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Video Presentation and Discussion

Featuring the award-winning USGS video Molten Paradise-Kilaea Volcano by Stephen Wessells, introduced and discussed by Robert I. Tilling, Volcanologist

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PubTalk 6/2003 — The Quakes, They Are A-comin'
PubTalk 6/2003 — The Quakes, They Are A-comin'
PubTalk 6/2003 — The Quakes, They Are A-comin'

New Estimates of Earthquake Hazard and Risk Across the Bay Region

By Michael Blanpied, Geophysicist

 

PubTalk 5/2003 — The National Map—Coming to Your Neighborhood!
PubTalk 5/2003 — The National Map—Coming to Your Neighborhood!
PubTalk 5/2003 — The National Map—Coming to Your Neighborhood!

Integrating and Sharing Geographic Information in the Public Domain

By Ken Osborn, Cartographer 

 

PubTalk 4/2003 — Gaia's Breath
PubTalk 4/2003 — Gaia's Breath
PubTalk 4/2003 — Gaia's Breath

Methane and the Future of Natural Gas

By Keith A. Kvenvolden, Geochemist 

 

Methane and the Future of Natural Gas

By Keith A. Kvenvolden, Geochemist 

 

PubTalk 1/2003 — Exploring Mars
PubTalk 1/2003 — Exploring Mars
PubTalk 1/2003 — Exploring Mars

Recent Discoveries and Upcoming Missions

By Michael H. Carr, Planetary Geologist

 

Recent Discoveries and Upcoming Missions

By Michael H. Carr, Planetary Geologist