USGS Multimedia Gallery Audio Collection for: Interviews

Science Seeks to Stem Snake Surge

wilsonjt - at - usgs.gov (Juliette Wilson) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Right now in Florida, non-native, giant constrictor snakes—pythons, anacondas, and the boa constrictor—are being found in the wild, and two species have established several breeding populations. The snakes pose a considerable resource management challenge for agencies charged with preserving native ecosystems and species. USGS research wildlife biologist Bob Reed discusses how scientific research can help us find ways to understand, manage, and control these introduced predator snakes.

Loma Prieta: 20 Years Later, Bay Area Safer

lgordon - at - usgs.gov (Leslie Gordon) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Host Leslie Gordon interviews three USGS earthquake scientists, David Oppenheimer, Carol Prentice, and Tom Holzer about the scientific advances made in the last 20 years since the Loma Prieta earthquake struck northern California. Oppenheimer, Holzer and Prentice discuss the work they did immediately after the quake in 1989, and how 20 years of scientific and technological advances have changed their work, and made the San Francisco Bay Area safer and better prepared for the next big earthquake.

EDMAP: Training the Next Generation of Geoscientists

Danielle Eganhouse — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Geologic maps record the distribution of rock and soil materials at Earth's surface and help decision makers identify and protect valuable resources, avoid risks from natural hazards, and make wise land use choices.

Randy Orndorff, Associate Program Coordinator for the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, talks about the grant for the academic component of the USGS NCGMP called EDMAP. He explains the importance of the EDMAP program, describes some of the benefits for involved university students and professors, and describes how to apply for the grant.

Coral Concern: The World's Reefs Face Big Issues

David Hebert — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Coral reefs are one of Earth's most beautiful and vital ecosystems—and they are declining at a rapid pace.

Mike Field, Chief of the USGS Pacific Coral Reef Project, talks about the importance of coral reefs and how pollution, climate change, and other factors are affecting them.

USGS Volcanic Activity Alert-Notification System

Paul Laustsen — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program has adopted an alert-notification system nationwide for characterizing the level of unrest and eruptive activity at volcanoes. The volcano alert-notification system is used by the Alaska Volcano Observatory, the Cascades Volcano Observatory, the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, the Long Valley Observatory, and the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

USGS scientist Margaret Mangan discusses the Volcanic Activity Alert Notification System, how Volcano Alerts and Aviation Color Codes are determined and the difference between them.

Tanzanian Villagers Encouraged to Learn Hazards of Living Near Erupting Volcano

cransom - at - usgs.gov (Clarice Nassif Ransom) — Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Audio interview with USGS scientists regarding the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano in Tanzania.