USGS Multimedia Gallery Audio Set for: Oregon Science Podcast

Tsunamis: Tides have nothing to do with it

ssobie - at - usgs.gov (Steven Sobieszczyk) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST

Tsunamis are devastating. Usually associated with earthquakes in the Pacific, these giant surges of oceanic water can kill thousands and do billions of dollars of damage in minutes. Surprisingly, most people in Oregon are not aware of the tsunami history and hazard along our very own coast. Listen in as we examine the science of tsunamis and sit down for a special interview with USGS scientist Brian Atwater and Oregon Office of Emergency Management Geologic Hazard Coordinator Althea Turner. Plus, a recap of this week's Geological Society of America annual meeting.

Science is back! And it's better than ever

ssobie - at - usgs.gov (Steven Sobieszczyk) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

Better late than never, here's a proper introduction to the USGS Oregon Science Podcast. Learn about who we are, what we do, and what you can expect from us in the future. Plus, as an added bonus, get a teaser for what's coming next month.

Pharmaceuticals in Urban Streams in Northwest Oregon

ssobie - at - usgs.gov (Steven Sobieszczyk) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Coinciding with the release of the USGS report "Reconnaissance of Pharmaceutical Chemicals in Urban Streams of the Tualatin River Basin, Oregon, 2002," we sit down and discuss recent findings with USGS hydrologist Stewart Rounds. Find out how everyday drugs, such as caffeine, ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and codeine, have made it into our streams, how well they are removed from wastewater, and what we can do to keep them out of our waterways.