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Gas hydrates are a significant potential energy source occurring in ocean-floor sediments at water depths greater than 500 meters. The USGS (US Geological Survey) operates a gas hydrates laboratory on its Menlo Park campus. USGS geophysicists Laura Stern and Steve Kirby detail how they study and create gas hydrates in their super-cooled lab.
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A documentary film highlighting recent and past USGS (US Geological Survey) research in the Lake Tahoe Basin. It features USGS science activities conducted by hydrologists, geologists, geographers, computer modelers, and biologists. Some of USGS science detailed includes water quality monitoring, streamgaging, and use of aerial photography. The use of consistent, reliable, long-term data and maps are crucial for evaluating and maintaining the lake and basin.
Sunday, July 20th, 2014, marked the 45th anniversary of the day the world stood still and watched astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin land on the surface of the moon. There is no question that the partnership between NASA and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) was crucial to the Apollo program's accomplishments.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) volcano seismologist, Seth Moran, describes how seismology and seismic networks are used to mitigate volcanic hazards.
USGS (US Geological Survey) technologist Rick LaHusen describes how the development and deployment of instruments plays a crucial role in mitigating volcanic hazards.
Presents a brief history of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as well as the significance of its work and mission in today’s world.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) conducts research on the Mojave Desert Tortoise, and part of the research includes ensuring the survival of the species. This short clip depicts the hatching on new Mojave Desert Turtles.
Scientist with the United States Geological Survey (USGS) conduct health check-ups on a group of manatees. The scientists conduct their research at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge to help further their population research on marine life in the Three Sisters Spring.
Volcanic ash is geographically the most widespread of all volcanic hazards. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) geologist Larry Mastin describes how volcanic ash can disrupt lives many thousands of miles from an erupting volcano. The development of ash cloud models and ash cloud disruption to air traffic is highlighted.
Debris flows are hazardous flows of rock, sediment, and water that surge down mountain slopes and into adjacent valleys. Hydrologist Richard Iverson describes the nature of debris-flow research and explains how debris flow experiments are conducted at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Debris Flow Flume in Oregon.
United States Geological Survey geologist, Angie Diefenbach, describes how she uses GIS (Geographic Information Systems) software to study volcanic erupts and their impacts on society.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) conducts research on the desert tortoise in the Mojave Desert with the hopes of allowing the species to recover and escape the threat of extinction.
Find out the scoop on streamgages. What are they? How do they impact everyday life? Whether drinking from the tap, using electricity, or canoeing down a river, all of these activities benefit from information gathered by USGS streamgages.
Host Jessica Robertson gathers questions from individuals in downtown Denver, Colorado. They want to know how Colorado is affected by climate change. Scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) provide the answers and information on how to learn more about climate change.
America’s largest recorded earthquake happened on March 27, 2014 in Alaska. United States Geological Survey (USGS) sent geologists to study the impact and effects of the earthquake. The information gathered from the aftermath was essential in resolving key mechanisms of the developing theory of plate tectonics.
Photogrammetry is the science of making precise measurements by the use of photography. United States Geological Survey (USGS) geologist Angie Diefenbach describes how she uses a digital camera and computer software to understand the growth rate of lava domes during a volcanic eruption.
Host Jessica Robertson visits middle and high school students in Mt. Airy, NC. They want to know if all scientists agree that climate change is occurring. Scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) provide the answers and information on how to learn more about climate change.
Host Jessica Robertson travels across North and South Carolina to gather questions about climate change. Scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) provide the answers and information on how to learn more about climate change.
Host Jessica Robertson visits Montana and gathers questions from individuals visiting Glacier National Park. They want to know how climate change is impacting glaciers. Scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) provide the answers and information on how to learn more about climate change.
Summer ice retreat in the Chukchi Sea between Alaska and Russia is a significant climate change impact affecting Pacific Walruses. Scientists follow walruses in their summer sea ice habitat and show how United States Geological Survey (USGS) biologists use satellite radio tags to track their movements and behavior. The information identifies areas of special importance to walruses during sparse summer sea ice.
