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April 14, 2026 " HVO field engineer climbs tower

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (81+ words) On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, USGS-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineers with tower-climbing certifications ascended the cell tower within Hawai'i Volcano National Park. Their mission was to replace a point-to-point radio that had been water damaged during the recent storms, resulting in the…...

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April 14, 2026 " HVO field engineer checks cables

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (112+ words) A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineer checks cables at the base of a cell tower in Hawai'i Volcano National Park as part of a new point-to-point radio being installed. The previous point-to-point radio was damaged during recent storms, resulting…...

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April 14, 2026 " HVO field engineer checks laptop

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (121+ words) A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineer uses a field laptop to configure the connection between the new radio that was installed on the cell tower in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. This radio receives monitoring data via a radio link…...

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Images - Alaska Science Center

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (491+ words) Browse images from a wide range of science topics covered by USGS. All items in this gallery are considered public domain unless otherwise noted. Close-up of the compressional buckle, the ruptured fuel tank, and the revetment at the foot of…...

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usgs. gov > centers > eros > news > nighttime-imaging-grows-landsats-science-value

Nighttime Imaging Grows Landsat's Science Value

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1727+ words) For more than 50 years, Landsat'has imaged Earth's land and near-shore surfaces as the satellites descend in midmorning orbit, when daily sunlight is optimal. That's just what they've always done.' Currently, Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 circle the globe while also making better…...

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Wild horses of the Conger Herd Management Area

5+ day, 17+ hour ago  (26+ words) USGS (. gov) Official websites use. gov Secure. gov websites use HTTPS Wild horses of the Conger Herd Management Area...

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usgs. gov > news > state-news-release > media-advisory-usgs-announces-low-level-flights-image-geology-and-aquifers

Media Advisory: USGS Announces Low-Level Flights to Image Geology and Aquifers in Southwest Michigan

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (237+ words) In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the U. S. Geological Survey is announcing the start of a low-level airborne project in Southwest Michigan. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated. LANSING, Mich. " As part…...

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April 9, 2026 " Episode 44 tephra and volcanic plume

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (28+ words) USGS (. gov) Official websites use. gov Secure. gov websites use HTTPS April 9, 2026 " Episode 44 tephra and volcanic plume...

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April 9, 2026 " Episode 44 lava fountaining from U'kahuna

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (30+ words) USGS (. gov) Official websites use. gov Secure. gov websites use HTTPS April 9, 2026 " Episode 44 lava fountaining from U'kahuna...

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April 9, 2026 " K'lauea summit eruption episode 44

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (107+ words) Episode 44 of lava fountaining in Halema'uma'u began at the summit of K'lauea began at 11: 10 a. m. HST on April 9, 2026. Precursory lava flows began on April 3, primarily from the south vent, and continued intermittently until the episode began. The predominant lava fountain during…...