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USGS | 2013
In 2013, the USGS Western Geographic Science Center’s Southwest Geographic Science Team in Flagstaff, Arizona, hosted a student intern under the sponsorship of the USGS Student Interns in Support of…
USGS | 2013
Measurements of the volume and rate of growth of active lava flows and domes are key parameters of volcano monitoring. Measurements of the volume and rate of growth of active lava flows and…
USGS | 2013
Volcanic ash poses a serious hazard to aviation, and the proximity of the 52 historically active volcanoes in Alaska to North Pacific air routes requires that the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) use…
USGS | 2013
The Diamond Valley Regional Flow System (DVFS) covers about 3,100 mi2 in central Nevada and includes five basins or hydrographic areas (HAs): Monitor Valley (southern and northern), Antelope Valley,…
USGS | 2013
USGS has collaborated with other Federal agencies and the State of Alaska to acquire Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IFSAR) data over large areas of Alaska. Data from over 43% of the State…
USGS | 2013
As part of the Department of the Interior’s participation in USDA-FSA’s NAIP, USGS provides funding to acquire 1-m resolution imagery for the conterminous United States on a 3-year cycle. As a…
USGS | 2013
After a major disaster, a satellite image or a collection of aerial photography is frequently the fastest, most effective way to determine the scope and severity of the event. With that goal, the…
USGS | 2013
The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) initiative is a multi-year, multi-agency approach to systematically obtain three-dimensional elevation data for the Nation in an 8-year period. The data will…
USGS | 2013
For the project on the background water quality and geochemistry of three watersheds in the Duluth Complex, the USGS is using the 1-m resolution hillshade lidar derivative products from Lake and St.…
USGS | 2013
Salmon and trout often use cold-water refuges when surrounding water temperatures are higher than their preferred water temperatures. The relatively cool areas may be small patches of cool water…
USGS | 2013
In arid areas of western North America, soil inclusions or patches called slickspot soils are saltier than adjacent soil and support different types of native vegetation. Remote sensing using aerial…
USGS | 2013
Intertidal ecosystems are valued for their biodiversity, traditional foods, cultural significance, and recreational and educational opportunities. To protect and manage the intertidal zone’s multiple…