Laysan Albatross near Kasatochi Volcano
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Laysan Albatross near Kasatochi Volcano
Laysan Albatross swimming in the waters near Kasatochi Volcano
Laysan Albatross swimming in the waters near Kasatochi Volcano
A soil profile buried under ash from the 2008 eruption of Kasatochi volcano
A soil profile buried under ash from the 2008 eruption of Kasatochi volcano
Gullies on the slopes of Kasatochi Volcano seen from the water
Gullies on the slopes of Kasatochi Volcano seen from the water
Slopes of Kasatochi Volcano from the water in 2009.
Slopes of Kasatochi Volcano from the water in 2009.
R/V Tiglax offshore of Kasatochi Volcano with flock of auklets in the air.
R/V Tiglax offshore of Kasatochi Volcano with flock of auklets in the air.
View of Kasatochi from the water in 2009.
View of Kasatochi from the water in 2009.
Whimbrel nest in the Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge.
Whimbrel nest in the Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge.
USGS Alaska Science Center Juneau Water field office
USGS Alaska Science Center Juneau Water field office
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
An aerial view of sea ice with open water from a helicopter in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
A view of a pressure ridge in the sea ice in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
A view of a pressure ridge in the sea ice in the Beaufort Sea. Photo taken during Spring Capture of the Polar Bear project.
This photos was staged to simulate how scientists monitor data.
This photos was staged to simulate how scientists monitor data.
Northwestern Crow with deformed top beak in Auke Bay, Juneau, Alaska. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Northwestern Crow with deformed top beak in Auke Bay, Juneau, Alaska. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Redoubt Volcano viewed from the northwest following the April 4, 2009 eruption (Event 19). Steam rises from the summit crater, pyroclastic flow and surge deposits drape the flanks, and lahar deposits cover the Drift River Valley.
Redoubt Volcano viewed from the northwest following the April 4, 2009 eruption (Event 19). Steam rises from the summit crater, pyroclastic flow and surge deposits drape the flanks, and lahar deposits cover the Drift River Valley.
Polar bear still hunting at a seal breathing hole
Polar bear still hunting at a seal breathing hole
An adult male polar bear still-hunting at a seal hole on the sea ice of the southern Beaufort Sea.
An adult male polar bear still-hunting at a seal hole on the sea ice of the southern Beaufort Sea.
Black-capped Chickadee with a long down-curved elongated top beak. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Black-capped Chickadee with a long down-curved elongated top beak. Avian keratin disorder (AKD) is a disease characterized by debilitating beak overgrowth and other abnormalities of keratinized tissues. Affected birds have difficulty feeding and preening and may suffer high rates of mortality.
Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009. Ash fall up to a millimeter thick from Redoubt volcano occurred twice during the 2009 eruption on this area (March 26 and March 28).
Nikiski Fire Department on March 28, 2009. Ash fall up to a millimeter thick from Redoubt volcano occurred twice during the 2009 eruption on this area (March 26 and March 28).
Photograph of impacts from the volcanic ash fall out in Nikiski, AK from Redoubt volcano. This plume was generated during the March 28, 15:29 AKDT, 2009 event, and ash fall began at approximately 16:16 AKDT and lasted maybe 5 minutes.
Photograph of impacts from the volcanic ash fall out in Nikiski, AK from Redoubt volcano. This plume was generated during the March 28, 15:29 AKDT, 2009 event, and ash fall began at approximately 16:16 AKDT and lasted maybe 5 minutes.