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Photo & Video Chronology — Episode 48 at Kīlauea summit, a new record

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 19:14:36 EDT

Episode 48 of lava fountaining in Halemaʻumaʻu at the summit of Kīlauea happened on June 1, 2026. Lava fountained from the north vent, reaching a maximum height of 650 ft (200 m). Light to moderate tephra fall was reported at overlooks in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, as well as on Highway 11 near Nāmakanipaio Campground, Volcano village, Mauna Loa Estates and Ohia Estates.

Photo Roundup: February-May 2026

sernst@usgs.gov — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:23:32 EDT

A selection of coastal and ocean videos and photographs from across the USGS.

Beyond Yellowstone’s boardwalks: A glimpse into the remote caldera systems of Alaska

mpoland@usgs.gov — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:30:00 EDT

Where in the U.S. can you find the highest concentration of recently (<12,000 years ago) formed calderas? Hint: it’s not in Yellowstone, or even the contiguous United States!

USGS Seeks Industry Input on Landsat 10 Mission Operations Center and Flight Operations

michelle_bouchard@ios.doi.gov — Fri, 29 May 2026 16:13:59 EDT

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has released a Request for Information (RFI) seeking industry input on the future Landsat 10 Mission Operations Center (MOC) and flight operations architecture. The RFI, released May 7, 2026, supports planning for the next generation of Landsat ground system operations and long-term mission support.

Powell Center Working Groups - Class of 2027

lhsu@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:33:55 EDT

The Powell Center is pleased to announce four new working groups beginning in FY27. These projects were ranked by the Science Advisory Board and reflect the highest quality science, breadth, depth, and relevance reflective of the mission of the USGS.

The Oregon Water Science Center receives Portland State University’s 2026 Public Impact Partner Award

lisa_hoaks@ios.doi.gov — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:49:08 EDT

Learn more about the award and the USGS-Portland State Partnership.

USGS and NASA Announce 2025 William T. Pecora Award Recipients

michelle_bouchard@ios.doi.gov — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 EDT

NASA researchers James Irons and Eric Vermote have been selected as winners of the 2025 William T. Pecora Award for their outstanding leadership and pioneering research that revolutionized the Landsat program and advanced global, land-change monitoring.

Released: NASA Goddard Issues Draft Request for Proposal for the Landsat 10 Spacecraft

michelle_bouchard@ios.doi.gov — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:04:15 EDT

The Landsat 10 Spacecraft Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is available for review via SAM.gov as of May 18, 2026. This solicitation marks a major milestone in continuing the decades-long partnership between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to acquire, archive, and distribute multispectral imagery of Earth’s global landmasses and coastal regions.

Volcano Minute — Magnitude-6.0 earthquake on May 22, 2026

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Wed, 27 May 2026 17:54:20 EDT

This week, we’re talking about what’s shaking in the Hawaiian Islands. And last Friday night… it was a lot. More than seven thousand people across the State of Hawaii reported feeling the magnitude‑6 earthquake that struck at 9:46 p.m. on May 22, from the Island of Hawaiʻi to as far away as Niʻihau.

Message from the Director - Oregon Water Science Center, Summer 2026

lisa_hoaks@ios.doi.gov — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:43:46 EDT

Updates from the Center Director, Joanna Thamke.

Volcano Watch — What caused the shake up on Friday night?

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Wed, 27 May 2026 14:59:47 EDT

More than 7,000 people across the State of Hawaii submitted “Did You Feel It?” (DYFI) reports to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) after the magnitude-6 earthquake that struck on Friday, May 22, at 9:46 p.m. HST. What caused this earthquake and how did responding agencies message about it?

Summer 2026 Student Research Opportunities at the Upper Midwest Water Science Center

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 EDT

Students! Are you interested in joining USGS scientists this summer to survey America's water resources?

Earth MRI case studies highlight benefit and use of data

emalakoff@usgs.gov — Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 EDT

New case studies highlight how stakeholders use and benefit from data and products generated by USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI).

A Path to National-Scale Coastal Change Projections

sernst@usgs.gov — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:09:57 EDT

A new USGS-led study reviews the current information and products available to inform what, when, and where coastal change may occur in the future and provides recommendations for improving predictions on a national scale.

USGS Investigates PFAS in Groundwater Near New Hampshire Superfund Site

krossos@usgs.gov — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:33:54 EDT

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigated the movement of groundwater around the Coakley Landfill Superfund Site in southeastern New Hampshire after high concentrations of per-and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) were found in areas where residents use wells for drinking water.

Beyond the bathroom: Top visitor questions in Yellowstone’s thermal areas

mpoland@usgs.gov — Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 EDT

With the arrival of Memorial Day and the unofficial start of the summer travel season, we take a look at the most common questions that visitors to Yellowstone’s thermal basins ask the park’s interpretive rangers.

Earthquake Information Statement

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Fri, 22 May 2026 23:08:29 EDT

Magnitude-6.0 earthquake near Hōnaunau-Nāpōʻopoʻo, Island of Hawaiʻi; widely felt through Hawaiian island chain and potentially damaging.

Photo & Video Chronology — Kīlauea summit overflight

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:31:00 EDT

USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists conducted a monitoring overflight of Kīlauea summit on May 22, 2026. Forecast models suggest that episode 48 will occur sometime between Sunday, May 24 and Wednesday, May 27.

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea is all tied up at 47 episodes

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:50:41 EDT

The lava fountains that erupted a week ago, on Thursday May 14, marked the 47th episode of the ongoing Halemaʻumaʻu eruption. This episode tied the 1983-1986 initial phase of the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō eruption, which had a total of 47 events, for the most fountaining episodes ever recorded at Kīlauea. Now that we’ve reached this milestone, let’s dig a bit deeper into how these historic eruptions compare.

Volcano Minute — Kīlauea's Halemaʻumaʻu eruption reaches a historic milestone

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:40 EDT

Today, we’re celebrating a milestone at Kīlauea: the Halemaʻumaʻu eruption had its 47th fountaining episode on May 14—tying the number of fountaining episodes in this eruption to that of the opening years of the Puʻuʻōʻō eruption from 1983-1986.

10k Years of Climate Data Retrieved from Minnesota Lake

kmalpeli@usgs.gov — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:19:31 EDT

USGS scientist Dr. Jessica Rodysill was interviewed in a Northern News Now story highlighting how sediment layers collected from Minnesota’s Lake LaSalle reveal what climate conditions looked like thousands of years ago.

PCMSC’s Andy O’Neill Receives CSBPA’s Joe Johnson Outstanding Service Award

ppearsall@usgs.gov — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:11:09 EDT

This annual award honors coastal scientists, planners, engineers, and innovators who advance the knowledge and understanding of coastal science and coastal processes, with special focus on California and the West Coast.

Photo & Video Chronology — May 19, 2026 — Kīlauea summit fieldwork

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Tue, 19 May 2026 22:07:25 EDT

On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, scientists at the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory conducted a GPS survey to measure the elevation along a transect across the tephra cone formed by lava fountaining episodes at the summit of Kīlauea. Repeat measurements across the same set of points have been done after episodes to track the hill growth and changes over time.

As Wildfires Burn, Rainfall Can Strip Oxygen From Rivers, Killing Fish

jason_burton@ios.doi.gov — Tue, 19 May 2026 16:22:52 EDT

Runoff from a high-intensity storm during the 2022 McKinney Fire depleted oxygen in the Klamath River to levels lethal to fish, killing aquatic life along nearly 60 miles of one of California's most culturally significant waterways, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study.

Causal Analysis of Fire Regime Drivers

sally_house@ios.doi.gov — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:12:04 EDT

Join us for a co-hosted USGS Friday's Findings / Fueling Discovery webinar that takes a closer look at how climate and human factors influence wildfire activity.

Genetic Diversity is a Key Factor in Climate-Driven Range Shifts

cduzet@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:32:49 EDT

A new global study of nearly 1,900 species, co-authored by National CASC scientists, shows that species with higher genetic diversity are better able to persist in changing conditions and expand their ranges as the climate warms.

Webinar Series - Fueling Discovery with USGS Wildland Fire Science

ssoileau@usgs.gov — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:54:03 EDT

Fueling Discovery with USGS Wildland Fire Science is a public webinar series hosted by USGS Wildland Fire Science and the Ecosystems Mission Area. These webinars are meant to provide information on the breadth of USGS fire science used by stakeholders to make decisions before, during, and after wildfires in ecosystems across the U.S.

Celebrating American Wetlands Month with USGS Wetland Science

kkovacs@usgs.gov — Tue, 19 May 2026 08:45:00 EDT

This month we’re recognizing American Wetlands Month by sharing the important wetland science the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) provides to partners along the Gulf Coast, throughout America, and around the world.

Repeated Marine Heatwaves Have Dramatically Reshaped Coral Reefs in Hawaiʻi National Parks

ppearsall@usgs.gov — Mon, 18 May 2026 15:14:25 EDT

Coral reefs along Hawaiʻi’s Kona Coast have undergone major declines over the past two decades, according to a new report from USGS and the National Park Service (NPS).

Acadia National Park Stream Crossings Assessed for Erosion Potential, Flood Vulnerability

krossos@usgs.gov — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:24:49 EDT

Acadia National Park has had stronger and more frequent precipitation events in recent years, leading to a rise in high, infrastructure-damaging streamflows (flood flows), stream erosion, and costly impairments to historic carriage roads and trails.