Ever wonder how scientists measure how thick landslides are? There are a few ways, but the one Kate Allstadt explains might surprise you.
Steven Sobieszczyk
Steven Sobieszczyk is a scientist and spokesperson. While "Sobie" spent most of his career researching landslide hazards, flooding, sediment transport, and stream ecosystems, he now focuses on science communication and promoting scientific literacy. Steve is a multihazard first responder and has spoken extensively about seismic, wildfire, landslide, flooding, and volcanic hazards.
CURRENT WORK
- Media Lead for the USGS Natural Hazards Mission Area
- Public Information Officer for DOI Office of Wildland Fire
- Hydrologist for National DOI Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) Team
Professional Experience
Public Affairs Specialist • U.S. Geological Survey • 2020 – Present
Develop, create, and execute national-level Bureau communication content (e.g., news releases, social media posts, videos), events (e.g., open houses, press conferences), and media & science communications training. Writer. Illustrator. Videographer. Webmaster. Instructor. Public Speaker.
Public Information Officer & Hydrologist • U.S. Department of Interior • 2017 – Present
Multi-incident first responder. Create talking points, press releases, videos, social media content, and online story maps. Coordinate community meetings and press conferences. DOI Burned Area Emergency Response hydrologist.
Co-founder • Association of Science Communicators • 2016 – 2023
Founding member and executive officer of an international non-profit science communication organization. Help guide internal/external communication and community marketing strategies, including graphic design, branding, and conference development.
Geographer & Hydrologist • U.S. Geological Survey • 2001 – 2020
Study debris flow, flooding, and sediment transport-related issues. Professional background in GIS, including runoff modeling and bathymetric surveys. Advised Leadership on strategies and methods to achieve better public understanding of science content.
Adjunct Professor • Portland State University • 2011 – 2017
Taught Hydrology (GEOG 4/514), GIS for Water Resources (GEOG 4/594), River Restoration, Part II: Ecological Processes (EPP 222), and Site Evaluation and Assessment Tools (EPP 223).
Research Assistant • NASA • 1999
Mapped, analyzed, and compiled a database of crater impacts on Ganymede, the largest moon of Jupiter, using Galileo and Viking satellite images.
Education and Certifications
Portland State University • M.S. • 2010
Landslide Engineering Geology and Hydrology.
Portland State University • GISP • 2005
Licensed Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional
University of Wisconson - Oshkosh • B.S. • 2000
Major in Geology with a Minor in Geography.
Science and Products
Steven is interested in landslide hazards, sediment transport, water quality, and stream ecosystems and has published numerous scientific reports, journal articles, and data sets on these topics (see subject links below for respective publications).
I Am A...Science careers book for kids
Postfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe
How USGS gages are used in flood forecasting
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates an extensive nationwide network of stream, rain, and groundwater gages. These instruments are used to monitor how much water there is across the Nation at any given moment. Stream data are collected at streamgages every 15 minutes, transmitted to USGS servers, and updated online in real time. To improve awareness of current water conditions and possible f
Building a landslide hazard indicator with machine learning and land surface models
Prioritization framework for ranking riverine ecosystem stressors using example sites from the Tualatin River Basin, Oregon
Klamath River Basin water-quality data
Water-quality conditions and suspended-sediment transport in the Wilson and Trask Rivers, northwestern Oregon, water years 2012–14
Organic matters: investigating the sources, transport, and fate of organic matter in Fanno Creek, Oregon
Investigating organic matter in Fanno Creek, Oregon, Part 1 of 3: estimating annual foliar biomass for a deciduous-dominant urban riparian corridor
Investigating organic matter in Fanno Creek, Oregon, Part 3 of 3: identifying and quantifying sources of organic matter to an urban stream
Investigating organic matter in Fanno Creek, Oregon, Part 2 of 3: sources, sinks, and transport of organic matter with fine sediment
Geomorphic setting, aquatic habitat, and water-quality conditions of the Molalla River, Oregon, 2009-10
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Hazards in Alaska
I Am A...Natural Resource Economist
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers. The concept is to show whimsically "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." This video is about a natural resource economist (i.e. someone who studies the value of features in the natural world).
I Am An...Ecotoxicologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the tenth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of
I Am A...Climate Modeler
Welcome to the "The I Am A(n)..." series. This is the seventh video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like in the field.
In this episode, we explore a Climate Modeler (i.e., a person who forecasts future climate scenarios).
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A...Wildlife Biologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A(n)..." series. This is the seventh video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like in the field.
In this episode, we explore a Wildlife Biologist (i.e., person who studies animals in the wild).
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A...Wetland Ecologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A(n)..." series. This is the seventh video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like in the field.
In this episode, we explore a Wetland Ecologist (i.e., person who studies wetland plants and animals).
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A...Malacologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A(n)..." series. This is the sixth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like in the field.
In this episode, we explore a Malacologist who is someone who studies mollusks, the most diverse group of animals on the planets and includes mussels, snails, octopuses, clams, scallops, oysters, and MANY more (like tens of thousands of organisms).
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A...
Welcome to the "I Am A(n)..." series - a collection of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show whimsically "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." Check out our full series below! Or, click below to order or download our FREE coloring book!
I Am A(n)...Ichthyologist
I Am A(n) ... Ichthyologist is part of our "I Am A..." series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in the field and the second demonstrates a more accurate representatio
I Am A...Chiropterologist
I Am A ... Chiropterologist is part of our "I Am A..." series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in the field and the second demonstrates a more accurate represen
I Am A ... Fire Ecologist
I Am A ... Fire Ecologist is part of our "I Am A..." series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in the field and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like. Next up Fire Ecologist.
A Fire Ecologist is someone who studies fire behavior and its effects! The USGS has lot of scientists that do this.
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A ... Herpetologist
I Am A ... Herpetologist is part of our "I Am A..." series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in the field and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like.
A Herpetologist is someone who studies amphibians and reptiles! The USGS Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative is an "ARMI" of scientists that do this.
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
Map and map database of susceptibility to slope failure by sliding and earthflow in the Oakland area, California
When it comes to talking to others, especially when explaining science, the key is consequences outweigh precision. You should always be honest, tell the truth, but don't sweat the small stuff. People care about relatability, not the mundane. Knowing what information isn't worth sharing is hard. There are professionals out there who can help. Like me.
Ever wonder how scientists measure how thick landslides are? There are a few ways, but the one Kate Allstadt explains might surprise you.
On February 6, 2023, magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Turkey near the Syrian border. Over 50,000 people lost their lives. Earthquake shaking was not the only hazard. The quake triggered landslides, liquefaction, and other cascading hazards.
On February 6, 2023, magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Turkey near the Syrian border. Over 50,000 people lost their lives. Earthquake shaking was not the only hazard. The quake triggered landslides, liquefaction, and other cascading hazards.
CÁC TRẬN ĐỘNG ĐẤT XẢY RA Ở ĐÂU
Theo Mô Hình Cảnh Báo Nguy Hiểm Động Đất Toàn Quốc, 2023
ĐỘNG ĐẤT TẠI THÀNH PHỐ NEW YORK
CÁC TRẬN ĐỘNG ĐẤT XẢY RA Ở ĐÂU
Theo Mô Hình Cảnh Báo Nguy Hiểm Động Đất Toàn Quốc, 2023
ĐỘNG ĐẤT TẠI THÀNH PHỐ NEW YORK
DÓNDE SE PRODUCEN LOS TERREMOTOS
Modelo Nacional de Riesgo Sísmico, 2023
TERREMOTOS EN LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK
DÓNDE SE PRODUCEN LOS TERREMOTOS
Modelo Nacional de Riesgo Sísmico, 2023
TERREMOTOS EN LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK
ГДЕ БЫВАЮТ ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ
Общенациональная модель сейсмической опасности 2023 г.
ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕ
ГДЕ БЫВАЮТ ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ
Общенациональная модель сейсмической опасности 2023 г.
ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕ
LÀ OÙ LES SÉISMES SE PRODUISENT
Modèle de l’aléa sismique au niveau national, 2023
LES SÉISMES DANS LA VILLE DE NEW YORK
LÀ OÙ LES SÉISMES SE PRODUISENT
Modèle de l’aléa sismique au niveau national, 2023
LES SÉISMES DANS LA VILLE DE NEW YORK
KOTE GEN TRANBLEMANNTÈ
(Modèl risk tranblemanntè nan nivo nasyonal, 2023)
TRANBLEMANNTÈ NAN VIL NEW YORK
KOTE GEN TRANBLEMANNTÈ
(Modèl risk tranblemanntè nan nivo nasyonal, 2023)
TRANBLEMANNTÈ NAN VIL NEW YORK
地震发生区域
国家地震灾害模型,2023 年
纽约市的地震
您知道自己生活在“地震带”吗?这是真 的。纽约市等地过去曾发生过地震,将来 还会发生。如果您感到地面在震动,请确 保知道怎么做:趴下、掩护和稳住!
如果您感觉到地面在震动
趴下 掩护 稳住
规模最大的地震 - 纽约市 - 1884年8月10日 - 震级 5.2
地震发生区域
国家地震灾害模型,2023 年
纽约市的地震
您知道自己生活在“地震带”吗?这是真 的。纽约市等地过去曾发生过地震,将来 还会发生。如果您感到地面在震动,请确 保知道怎么做:趴下、掩护和稳住!
如果您感觉到地面在震动
趴下 掩护 稳住
规模最大的地震 - 纽约市 - 1884年8月10日 - 震级 5.2
TITLE: WHERE EARTHQUAKES OCCUR
MAP: National Seismic Hazard Model, 2023
HEADING: EARTHQUAKES IN NYC
TITLE: WHERE EARTHQUAKES OCCUR
MAP: National Seismic Hazard Model, 2023
HEADING: EARTHQUAKES IN NYC
Whether you’ve never experienced an earthquake, are in the midst of intense shaking, or just felt a temblor, there are valuable resources available to help. Watch the video to learn more.
Whether you’ve never experienced an earthquake, are in the midst of intense shaking, or just felt a temblor, there are valuable resources available to help. Watch the video to learn more.
We can’t predict exactly when an earthquake might occur. However, if you live on the West Coast, there is a chance you could get alerted that earthquake shaking is coming. This video is all about earthquake early warning.
We can’t predict exactly when an earthquake might occur. However, if you live on the West Coast, there is a chance you could get alerted that earthquake shaking is coming. This video is all about earthquake early warning.
Do you know what a “go” bag is? Does your family have a plan in case of an emergency? Check out the video to see what you can do to get yourself prepared if there were an earthquake.
Do you know what a “go” bag is? Does your family have a plan in case of an emergency? Check out the video to see what you can do to get yourself prepared if there were an earthquake.
Will an earthquake happen where you live? We have the resources that will let you know. Check out the video to learn more. September is National Preparedness Month.
Will an earthquake happen where you live? We have the resources that will let you know. Check out the video to learn more. September is National Preparedness Month.
Earthquakes can affect millions of people across the United States. But do you know what causes them? This video will tell you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Earthquakes can affect millions of people across the United States. But do you know what causes them? This video will tell you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
There’s an earthquake—what do you do? This video will show you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Additional Resources:
There’s an earthquake—what do you do? This video will show you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Additional Resources:
Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
Rockfalls are abrupt movements of masses of geologic materials, such as rocks and boulders, which become detached from steep slopes or cliffs. Separation occurs along discontinuities such as fractures, joints, and bedding planes, and movement occurs by free-fall, bouncing, and rolling.
Rockfalls are abrupt movements of masses of geologic materials, such as rocks and boulders, which become detached from steep slopes or cliffs. Separation occurs along discontinuities such as fractures, joints, and bedding planes, and movement occurs by free-fall, bouncing, and rolling.
TYPES OF LANDSLIDES
Toppling failures are distinguished by the forward rotation of a unit or units about some pivotal point, below or low in the unit, under the actions of gravity and forces exerted by adjacent units or by fluids in cracks.
Toppling failures are distinguished by the forward rotation of a unit or units about some pivotal point, below or low in the unit, under the actions of gravity and forces exerted by adjacent units or by fluids in cracks.
Lateral spreads are distinctive because they usually occur on very gentle slopes or flat terrain. The dominant mode of movement is lateral extension accompanied by shear or tensile fractures.
Lateral spreads are distinctive because they usually occur on very gentle slopes or flat terrain. The dominant mode of movement is lateral extension accompanied by shear or tensile fractures.
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Steven is interested in landslide hazards, sediment transport, water quality, and stream ecosystems and has published numerous scientific reports, journal articles, and data sets on these topics (see subject links below for respective publications).
Filter Total Items: 39I Am A...Science careers book for kids
This activity book is an illustrative guide designed to introduce young minds about the exciting world of science careers. From ichthyologists to wildlife biologists, this book showcases a variety of science-based professions through fun and engaging activities. Each section of the book features a different science career and includes information about how the job got its name and what a typical dAuthorsSteven Sobieszczyk, Suzanna C. Soileau, Annie ScottPostfire debris flow hazards—Tips to keep you safe
Often referred to as “mudflows,” debris flows are a type of landslide made up of a rapidly moving mixture of dirt, rocks, trees, and water (and sometimes ash) that start on a hillside and travel downvalley. They can easily overflow channels and severely damage houses, vehicles, or other structures. Areas burned by wildfires are especially susceptible to these hazards, which can be triggered by stoAuthorsSteven Sobieszczyk, Jason W. KeanHow USGS gages are used in flood forecasting
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) operates an extensive nationwide network of stream, rain, and groundwater gages. These instruments are used to monitor how much water there is across the Nation at any given moment. Stream data are collected at streamgages every 15 minutes, transmitted to USGS servers, and updated online in real time. To improve awareness of current water conditions and possible f
AuthorsSteven SobieszczykBuilding a landslide hazard indicator with machine learning and land surface models
The U.S. Pacific Northwest has a history of frequent and occasionally deadly landslides caused by various factors. Using a multivariate, machine-learning approach, we combined a Pacific Northwest Landslide Inventory with a 36-year gridded hydrologic dataset from the National Climate Assessment – Land Data Assimilation System to produce a landslide hazard indicator (LHI) on a daily 0.125-degree griAuthorsT. A. Stanley, D. B. Kirschbaum, Steven Sobieszczyk, M. F. Jasinski, J. S. Borak, Stephen L. SlaughterPrioritization framework for ranking riverine ecosystem stressors using example sites from the Tualatin River Basin, Oregon
As human populations increase, so does their influence over the environment. Altered terrain, degraded water quality, and threatened or endangered species are all-too-common consequences of a growing anthropogenic influence on the landscape. To help manage these effects, researchers have developed new ways to characterize current environmental conditions and help resource managers seek solutions tAuthorsSteven Sobieszczyk, Krista L. Jones, Stewart A. Rounds, Elena B. Nilsen, Jennifer L. MoraceKlamath River Basin water-quality data
The Klamath River Basin stretches from the mountains and inland basins of south-central Oregon and northern California to the Pacific Ocean, spanning multiple climatic regions and encompassing a variety of ecosystems. Water quantity and water quality are important topics in the basin, because water is a critical resource for farming and municipal use, power generation, and for the support of wildlAuthorsCassandra D. Smith, Stewart A. Rounds, Leonard L. OrzolWater-quality conditions and suspended-sediment transport in the Wilson and Trask Rivers, northwestern Oregon, water years 2012–14
In October 2011, the U.S. Geological Survey began investigating and monitoring water-quality conditions and suspended-sediment transport in the Wilson and Trask Rivers, northwestern Oregon. Water temperature, specific conductance, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen were measured every 15–30 minutes in both streams using real-time instream water-quality monitors. In conjunction with the monitoring effAuthorsSteven Sobieszczyk, Heather M. Bragg, Mark A. UhrichOrganic matters: investigating the sources, transport, and fate of organic matter in Fanno Creek, Oregon
The term organic matter refers to the remnants of all living material. This can include fallen leaves, yard waste, animal waste, downed timber, or the remains of any other plant and animal life. Organic matter is abundant both on land and in water. Investigating organic matter is necessary for understanding the fate and transport of carbon (a major constituent of organic matter). Organic matter isAuthorsSteven Sobieszczyk, Mackenzie K. Keith, Jami H. Goldman, Stewart A. RoundsInvestigating organic matter in Fanno Creek, Oregon, Part 1 of 3: estimating annual foliar biomass for a deciduous-dominant urban riparian corridor
For this study, we explored the amount, type, and distribution of foliar biomass that is deposited annually as leaf litter to Fanno Creek and its floodplain in Portland, Oregon, USA. Organic matter is a significant contributor to the decreased dissolved oxygen concentrations observed in Fanno Creek each year and leaf litter is amongst the largest sources of organic matter to the stream channel andAuthorsSteven Sobieszczyk, Mackenzie K. Keith, Stewart A. Rounds, Jami H. GoldmanInvestigating organic matter in Fanno Creek, Oregon, Part 3 of 3: identifying and quantifying sources of organic matter to an urban stream
The sources, transport, and characteristics of organic matter (OM) in Fanno Creek, an urban stream in northwest Oregon, were assessed and quantified using: (1) optical instruments to calculate transported loads of dissolved, particulate, and total organic carbon, (2) fluorescence spectroscopy and stable isotope ratios (δ13C, δ15N) to elucidate sources and chemical properties of OM throughout the bAuthorsJami H. Goldman, Stewart A. Rounds, Mackenzie K. Keith, Steven SobieszczykInvestigating organic matter in Fanno Creek, Oregon, Part 2 of 3: sources, sinks, and transport of organic matter with fine sediment
Organic matter (OM) is abundant in Fanno Creek, Oregon, USA, and has been tied to a variety of water-quality concerns, including periods of low dissolved oxygen downstream in the Tualatin River, Oregon. The key sources of OM in Fanno Creek and other Tualatin River tributaries have not been fully identified, although isotopic analyses from previous studies indicated a predominantly terrestrial sourAuthorsMackenzie K. Keith, Steven Sobieszczyk, Jami H. Goldman, Stewart A. RoundsGeomorphic setting, aquatic habitat, and water-quality conditions of the Molalla River, Oregon, 2009-10
This report presents results from a 2009-10 assessment of the lower half of the Molalla River. The report describes the geomorphic setting and processes governing the physical layout of the river channel and evaluates changes in river geometry over the past several decades using analyses of aerial imagery and other quantitative techniques.AuthorsKurt D. Carpenter, Christiana R. Czuba, Christopher S. Magiri, Mathieu D. Marineau, Steve Sobieszczyk, Jonathan A. Czuba, Mackenzie K. KeithNon-USGS Publications**
Zahnle, K.J., Schenk, P.M., Sobieszczyk, Steven, Dones, Luke, and Levison, H.F., 2001, Differential cratering of synchronously rotating satellites by ecliptic comets: ICARUS, v. 153, no. 1, p. 111-129.Schenk, P.M., and Sobieszczyk, Steven, 1999, Cratering asymmetries on Ganymede and Triton - From the sublime to the ridiculous: 31st Annual Meeting of the DPS, October 1999, Session 70: Ganymede and Callisto.
Schenk, P.M., and Sobieszczyk, Steven, 1999, Estimate of areal coverage of bright terrain is based on a new global map of Ganymede: Bulletin of American Astronomical Society, v. 31, p. 1182.**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
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Hazards in Alaska
A major goal of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is to reduce the vulnerability of the people and areas most at risk from natural hazards. Working with partners throughout all sectors of society, the USGS provides information, products, and knowledge to help build more resilient communities. This site provides important links to a number of hazard related internet sites that provide important...I Am A...Natural Resource Economist
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series, a whiteboard animation video series highlighting USGS careers. The concept is to show whimsically "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." This video is about a natural resource economist (i.e. someone who studies the value of features in the natural world).
I Am An...Ecotoxicologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A..." series. This is the tenth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of
I Am A...Climate Modeler
Welcome to the "The I Am A(n)..." series. This is the seventh video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like in the field.
In this episode, we explore a Climate Modeler (i.e., a person who forecasts future climate scenarios).
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A...Wildlife Biologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A(n)..." series. This is the seventh video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like in the field.
In this episode, we explore a Wildlife Biologist (i.e., person who studies animals in the wild).
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A...Wetland Ecologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A(n)..." series. This is the seventh video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like in the field.
In this episode, we explore a Wetland Ecologist (i.e., person who studies wetland plants and animals).
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A...Malacologist
Welcome to the "The I Am A(n)..." series. This is the sixth video in a series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like in the field.
In this episode, we explore a Malacologist who is someone who studies mollusks, the most diverse group of animals on the planets and includes mussels, snails, octopuses, clams, scallops, oysters, and MANY more (like tens of thousands of organisms).
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A...
Welcome to the "I Am A(n)..." series - a collection of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show whimsically "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." Check out our full series below! Or, click below to order or download our FREE coloring book!
I Am A(n)...Ichthyologist
I Am A(n) ... Ichthyologist is part of our "I Am A..." series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in the field and the second demonstrates a more accurate representatio
I Am A...Chiropterologist
I Am A ... Chiropterologist is part of our "I Am A..." series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in the field and the second demonstrates a more accurate represen
I Am A ... Fire Ecologist
I Am A ... Fire Ecologist is part of our "I Am A..." series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in the field and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like. Next up Fire Ecologist.
A Fire Ecologist is someone who studies fire behavior and its effects! The USGS has lot of scientists that do this.
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
I Am A ... Herpetologist
I Am A ... Herpetologist is part of our "I Am A..." series of USGS whiteboard animations that highlight USGS careers. The concept is to show "what society (or my mom) thinks I do" compared with "what I really do." One image captures a more whimsical representation of a "scientist" in the field and the second demonstrates a more accurate representation of what we really look like.
A Herpetologist is someone who studies amphibians and reptiles! The USGS Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative is an "ARMI" of scientists that do this.
Below we feature the animated video and a coloring page.
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Map and map database of susceptibility to slope failure by sliding and earthflow in the Oakland area, California
Map data that predict the varying likelihood of landsliding can help public agencies make informed decisions on land use and zoning. This map, prepared in a geographic information system from a statistical model, estimates the relative likelihood of local slopes to fail by two processes common to an area of diverse geology, terrain, and land use centered on metropolitan Oakland. The model com - Multimedia
When it comes to talking to others, especially when explaining science, the key is consequences outweigh precision. You should always be honest, tell the truth, but don't sweat the small stuff. People care about relatability, not the mundane. Knowing what information isn't worth sharing is hard. There are professionals out there who can help. Like me.
Filter Total Items: 164Measuring Landslide Thickness: Seismic Equipment Used for More Than EarthquakesMeasuring Landslide Thickness: Seismic Equipment Used for More Than EarthquakesMeasuring Landslide Thickness: Seismic Equipment Used for More Than EarthquakesEver wonder how scientists measure how thick landslides are? There are a few ways, but the one Kate Allstadt explains might surprise you.
Ever wonder how scientists measure how thick landslides are? There are a few ways, but the one Kate Allstadt explains might surprise you.
Cascading Hazards: Earthquake Triggered LandslidesCascading Hazards: Earthquake Triggered LandslidesCascading Hazards: Earthquake Triggered LandslidesOn February 6, 2023, magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Turkey near the Syrian border. Over 50,000 people lost their lives. Earthquake shaking was not the only hazard. The quake triggered landslides, liquefaction, and other cascading hazards.
On February 6, 2023, magnitude 7.8 and 7.5 earthquakes struck Turkey near the Syrian border. Over 50,000 people lost their lives. Earthquake shaking was not the only hazard. The quake triggered landslides, liquefaction, and other cascading hazards.
CÁC TRẬN ĐỘNG ĐẤT XẢY RA Ở ĐÂU: ĐỘNG ĐẤT TẠI THÀNH PHỐ NEW YORKCÁC TRẬN ĐỘNG ĐẤT XẢY RA Ở ĐÂU: ĐỘNG ĐẤT TẠI THÀNH PHỐ NEW YORKCÁC TRẬN ĐỘNG ĐẤT XẢY RA Ở ĐÂU
Theo Mô Hình Cảnh Báo Nguy Hiểm Động Đất Toàn Quốc, 2023
ĐỘNG ĐẤT TẠI THÀNH PHỐ NEW YORK
CÁC TRẬN ĐỘNG ĐẤT XẢY RA Ở ĐÂU
Theo Mô Hình Cảnh Báo Nguy Hiểm Động Đất Toàn Quốc, 2023
ĐỘNG ĐẤT TẠI THÀNH PHỐ NEW YORK
DÓNDE SE PRODUCEN LOS TERREMOTOS: TERREMOTOS EN LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORKDÓNDE SE PRODUCEN LOS TERREMOTOS: TERREMOTOS EN LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORKDÓNDE SE PRODUCEN LOS TERREMOTOS
Modelo Nacional de Riesgo Sísmico, 2023
TERREMOTOS EN LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK
DÓNDE SE PRODUCEN LOS TERREMOTOS
Modelo Nacional de Riesgo Sísmico, 2023
TERREMOTOS EN LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK
ГДЕ БЫВАЮТ ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ: ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕГДЕ БЫВАЮТ ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ: ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕГДЕ БЫВАЮТ ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ
Общенациональная модель сейсмической опасности 2023 г.
ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕ
ГДЕ БЫВАЮТ ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ
Общенациональная модель сейсмической опасности 2023 г.
ЗЕМЛЕТРЯСЕНИЯ В НЬЮ-ЙОРКЕ
LÀ OÙ LES SÉISMES SE PRODUISENT: LES SÉISMES DANS LA VILLE DE NEW YORKLÀ OÙ LES SÉISMES SE PRODUISENT: LES SÉISMES DANS LA VILLE DE NEW YORKLÀ OÙ LES SÉISMES SE PRODUISENT
Modèle de l’aléa sismique au niveau national, 2023
LES SÉISMES DANS LA VILLE DE NEW YORK
LÀ OÙ LES SÉISMES SE PRODUISENT
Modèle de l’aléa sismique au niveau national, 2023
LES SÉISMES DANS LA VILLE DE NEW YORK
KOTE GEN TRANBLEMANNTÈ: TRANBLEMANNTÈ NAN VIL NEW YORKKOTE GEN TRANBLEMANNTÈ: TRANBLEMANNTÈ NAN VIL NEW YORKKOTE GEN TRANBLEMANNTÈ
(Modèl risk tranblemanntè nan nivo nasyonal, 2023)
TRANBLEMANNTÈ NAN VIL NEW YORK
KOTE GEN TRANBLEMANNTÈ
(Modèl risk tranblemanntè nan nivo nasyonal, 2023)
TRANBLEMANNTÈ NAN VIL NEW YORK
地震发生区域: 纽约市的地震地震发生区域
国家地震灾害模型,2023 年
纽约市的地震
您知道自己生活在“地震带”吗?这是真 的。纽约市等地过去曾发生过地震,将来 还会发生。如果您感到地面在震动,请确 保知道怎么做:趴下、掩护和稳住!
如果您感觉到地面在震动
趴下 掩护 稳住
规模最大的地震 - 纽约市 - 1884年8月10日 - 震级 5.2
地震发生区域
国家地震灾害模型,2023 年
纽约市的地震
您知道自己生活在“地震带”吗?这是真 的。纽约市等地过去曾发生过地震,将来 还会发生。如果您感到地面在震动,请确 保知道怎么做:趴下、掩护和稳住!
如果您感觉到地面在震动
趴下 掩护 稳住
规模最大的地震 - 纽约市 - 1884年8月10日 - 震级 5.2
Where Earthquakes Occur: Earthquakes in NYCTITLE: WHERE EARTHQUAKES OCCUR
MAP: National Seismic Hazard Model, 2023
HEADING: EARTHQUAKES IN NYC
TITLE: WHERE EARTHQUAKES OCCUR
MAP: National Seismic Hazard Model, 2023
HEADING: EARTHQUAKES IN NYC
National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 6]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 6]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 6]Whether you’ve never experienced an earthquake, are in the midst of intense shaking, or just felt a temblor, there are valuable resources available to help. Watch the video to learn more.
Whether you’ve never experienced an earthquake, are in the midst of intense shaking, or just felt a temblor, there are valuable resources available to help. Watch the video to learn more.
National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 4]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 4]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 4]We can’t predict exactly when an earthquake might occur. However, if you live on the West Coast, there is a chance you could get alerted that earthquake shaking is coming. This video is all about earthquake early warning.
We can’t predict exactly when an earthquake might occur. However, if you live on the West Coast, there is a chance you could get alerted that earthquake shaking is coming. This video is all about earthquake early warning.
National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 3]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 3]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 3]Do you know what a “go” bag is? Does your family have a plan in case of an emergency? Check out the video to see what you can do to get yourself prepared if there were an earthquake.
Do you know what a “go” bag is? Does your family have a plan in case of an emergency? Check out the video to see what you can do to get yourself prepared if there were an earthquake.
National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 2]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 2]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 2]Will an earthquake happen where you live? We have the resources that will let you know. Check out the video to learn more. September is National Preparedness Month.
Will an earthquake happen where you live? We have the resources that will let you know. Check out the video to learn more. September is National Preparedness Month.
National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 1]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 1]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 1]Earthquakes can affect millions of people across the United States. But do you know what causes them? This video will tell you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Earthquakes can affect millions of people across the United States. But do you know what causes them? This video will tell you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 5]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 5]National Preparedness Month Spotlight on Earthquakes [Part 5]There’s an earthquake—what do you do? This video will show you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Additional Resources:
There’s an earthquake—what do you do? This video will show you.
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn more about the natural hazards you may face in our feature story.
Additional Resources:
Natural Hazards We Might Face (AD)Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
Natural Hazards We Might FaceNatural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
Natural hazards are unavoidable. But with proper preparedness, their impact can be reduced. The USGS and its partners work to prepare, monitor, assess, and alert people to the hazards around them. Are you ready if you're affected by a disaster?
RockfallRockfalls are abrupt movements of masses of geologic materials, such as rocks and boulders, which become detached from steep slopes or cliffs. Separation occurs along discontinuities such as fractures, joints, and bedding planes, and movement occurs by free-fall, bouncing, and rolling.
Rockfalls are abrupt movements of masses of geologic materials, such as rocks and boulders, which become detached from steep slopes or cliffs. Separation occurs along discontinuities such as fractures, joints, and bedding planes, and movement occurs by free-fall, bouncing, and rolling.
Types of LandslidesTYPES OF LANDSLIDES
ToppleToppling failures are distinguished by the forward rotation of a unit or units about some pivotal point, below or low in the unit, under the actions of gravity and forces exerted by adjacent units or by fluids in cracks.
Toppling failures are distinguished by the forward rotation of a unit or units about some pivotal point, below or low in the unit, under the actions of gravity and forces exerted by adjacent units or by fluids in cracks.
Lateral SpreadLateral spreads are distinctive because they usually occur on very gentle slopes or flat terrain. The dominant mode of movement is lateral extension accompanied by shear or tensile fractures.
Lateral spreads are distinctive because they usually occur on very gentle slopes or flat terrain. The dominant mode of movement is lateral extension accompanied by shear or tensile fractures.
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