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Volcano Watch — “Stick Season” in Hawaii? What Happened to the Leaves around Kīlauea Summit?

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 17:23:14 EDT

As you walk along Crater Rim Trail from Wahinekapu (Steaming Bluffs) heading towards the Uēkahuna overlook in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, you’ll notice far less green vegetation and foliage than usual.

Volcano Minute — What happened to the leaves around Kīlauea summit?

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 16:19:14 EDT

If you’ve been hiking near the summit of Kīlauea lately in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park—especially along Crater Rim Trail between the Steam Vents and Uēkahuna—you may have noticed something surprising: bare tree branches with far fewer leaves than usual. A brown landscape where vegetation normally thrives.

2026 USGS Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) Annual Research Meeting

lhsu@usgs.gov — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 15:59:11 EDT

The CEGIS Annual Research Meeting provides an opportunity for researchers and collaborators across USGS, academia, and partner organizations to discuss ongoing work, emerging research directions, and operational needs related to geospatial science and technology.

Upcoming CDI Monthly Meetings

lhsu@usgs.gov — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 08:01:00 EDT

CDI Monthly Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month, from 11-12:30 pm Eastern Time.

USGS Coastal Change Products Help the EPA Safeguard Long Island Sound Shorelines

sernst@usgs.gov — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 14:52:29 EDT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency partnered with the USGS to expand and update the National Shoreline Change database and the Coastal Change Likelihood assessment for Long Island Sound. These products help improve understanding of past, present, and future shoreline and coastal landscape change that may impact communities, resources, and infrastructure along the Long Island Sound coast.

USGS Predicts PFAS in Shallow Soils Throughout Northern New England and Identifies Possible Groundwater Risks

krossos@usgs.gov — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 13:11:36 EDT

A U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) study across multiple states has found widespread presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in shallow soils in areas not associated with known contamination sources. The scientists also found that areas with lower concentrations in soils could have more PFAS in the groundwater.

Magnitude-4.6 Earthquake Information Statement

kmulliken@usgs.gov — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 00:48:32 EDT

A magnitude-4.6 earthquake occurred 4 miles (6 km) west-northwest of Kahaluu-Keauhou on the Island of Hawaiʻi at a depth of 21 miles (34 km) below sea level at 5:58 p.m. HST on June 2, 2026.

A Tale of Two Islands and the Future of an Ocean Sentinel Seabird

sally_house@ios.doi.gov — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 14:30:46 EDT

Join us for a USGS Friday's Findings webinar that shares the story of a small seabird that can tell us a lot about a changing ocean and what managers can do to help the species persist despite that change.

From macro to micro: Geologists study volcanoes at all scales!

jlball@usgs.gov — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 13:45:37 EDT

Humans interact with geology at the macro scale – that is to say, things we can touch and see with the naked eye. But we can also learn a great deal from the micro scale.

Hurricane Season Arrives

steve_sobie@ios.doi.gov — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EDT

The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey aids coastal and inland communities by giving people the resources they need to make informed decisions before, during, and after hurricanes. This critical information helps save lives and protect property.

Friday's Findings | A USGS Webinar Series

ssoileau@usgs.gov — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:45:00 EDT

Friday’s Findings is a public webinar series hosted by the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. Each 30-minute session provides an overview of a current science topic and includes an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with USGS scientists through a question-and-answer segment. Webinars are held from 2:00-2:30 PM Eastern/11:00 -11:30 AM Pacific, unless otherwise noted.

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?

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).

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?

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 Expertise Informs Design and Construction of New Eel Ladder at Maryland’s Eden Mill Dam

megan_evans@ios.doi.gov — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:15:57 EDT

Scientists and engineers from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Eastern Ecological Science Center worked with Harford County, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore upstream access for American eels at Eden Mill Dam on Deer Creek. Together they designed and built a new eelway that now allows juvenile eels to safely bypass the barrier.

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.