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

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.

Published: Mon, 1 Jun 2026 19:14:36 EDT

Photo Roundup: February-May 2026

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

Published: Mon, 1 Jun 2026 11:23:32 EDT

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

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!

Published: Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:30:00 EDT

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

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.

Published: Fri, 29 May 2026 16:13:59 EDT

Powell Center Working Groups - Class of 2027

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.

Published: Fri, 29 May 2026 13:33:55 EDT

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

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

Published: Thu, 28 May 2026 17:49:08 EDT

USGS and NASA Announce 2025 William T. Pecora Award Recipients

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.

Published: Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 EDT

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

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.

Published: Thu, 28 May 2026 09:04:15 EDT

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

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.

Published: Wed, 27 May 2026 17:54:20 EDT

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

Updates from the Center Director, Joanna Thamke.

Published: Wed, 27 May 2026 16:43:46 EDT

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

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?

Published: Wed, 27 May 2026 14:59:47 EDT

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

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

Published: Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 EDT

Earth MRI case studies highlight benefit and use of data

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

Published: Wed, 27 May 2026 09:00:00 EDT

A Path to National-Scale Coastal Change Projections

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.

Published: Tue, 26 May 2026 15:09:57 EDT

USGS Investigates PFAS in Groundwater Near New Hampshire Superfund Site

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.

Published: Tue, 26 May 2026 12:33:54 EDT

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

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.

Published: Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Earthquake Information Statement

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

Published: Fri, 22 May 2026 23:08:29 EDT

Photo & Video Chronology — Kīlauea summit overflight

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.

Published: Fri, 22 May 2026 21:31:00 EDT

Volcano Watch — Kīlauea is all tied up at 47 episodes

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.

Published: Thu, 21 May 2026 15:50:41 EDT

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

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.

Published: Thu, 21 May 2026 13:30:40 EDT

10k Years of Climate Data Retrieved from Minnesota Lake

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.

Published: Wed, 20 May 2026 15:19:31 EDT

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

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.

Published: Wed, 20 May 2026 11:11:09 EDT

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

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.

Published: Tue, 19 May 2026 22:07:25 EDT

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

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.

Published: Tue, 19 May 2026 16:22:52 EDT

Causal Analysis of Fire Regime Drivers

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.

Published: Tue, 19 May 2026 15:12:04 EDT

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

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.

Published: Tue, 19 May 2026 13:32:49 EDT

Webinar Series - Fueling Discovery with USGS Wildland Fire Science

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.

Published: Tue, 19 May 2026 10:54:03 EDT