Natural Features & Ecosystems

Discussion of natural features including fog, tsunamis, geysers, snow, and frazil ice are included in this collection

  • 2 minutes 39 seconds
    Introduction
    A young woman who recently moved to south Florida finds herself wanting to learn more about the Everglades National Park. She meets Amber Schmitt, a friendly ranger/interpreter, who teaches her about natural habitats.
    2 July 2013, 4:00 am
  • 7 minutes 39 seconds
    Frazil Ice
    Yosemite National Park: Summer visitors to Yosemite National Park miss many of the unique events of winter and early spring. Frazil ice flows are dramatic natural events that occur in the waterfalls of Yosemite Valley during March and April.
    14 March 2013, 4:24 pm
  • 10 minutes 53 seconds
    Yosemite Falls
    Yosemite National Park: Yosemite Falls is the tallest waterfall in North America, and is a powerful presence in Yosemite Valley. From winter ice to spring flood to autumn dryness, this magnificent waterfall is a dynamic force of nature.
    14 March 2013, 4:24 pm
  • 6 minutes 1 second
    Yellowstone's Restless Giant - Main Feature
    Yellowstone National Park: The Yellowstone supervolcano is discussed in this video. The function it serves to geysers throughout the park as well as its potential destructive force are covered.
    14 March 2013, 4:24 pm
  • 7 minutes 16 seconds
    Troubled Waters - Main Feature
    Yellowstone National Park: Efforts to eradicate three invasive species currently inhabiting Yellowstone are discussed. The species are lake trout, whirling disease parasite, and New Zealand mud snails.
    14 March 2013, 4:24 pm
  • 2 minutes 23 seconds
    Fog in the Redwoods
    Redwood NP: How is fog created? How does fog benefit redwood trees? Watch this video to find out.
    14 March 2013, 4:23 pm
  • 5 minutes 27 seconds
    Declining Fog in Coastal California
    Natural Laboratory: What is the role of fog along the California coast? How is the decline of fog affecting coast redwoods? Answers to these and similar questions are included in this audio file.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 5 minutes 1 second
    Paleotsunami at Point Reyes
    Natural Laboratory: Can Liam Reidy find evidence of a huge tsunami that occurred in central California during the early 1700’s? Tune in to find out.
    14 March 2013, 4:21 pm
  • 11 minutes 31 seconds
    Half Dome
    Yosemite National Park: The granite monolith of Half Dome is recognized throughout the world as an icon of Yosemite National Park. Thousands of visitors hike to the summit each year, rewarded with spectacular views and an experience that is not easily forgotten.
    14 March 2013, 4:00 am
  • 8 minutes 34 seconds
    Snow Line
    Yosemite National Park: Throughout the winter, the elevation where rain turns to snow changes with each new storm. Join a meteorologist and park scientists as they chase the snow line in Yosemite.
    14 March 2013, 4:00 am
  • 8 minutes 44 seconds
    Snow
    Yosemite National Park: Snow plays an important role in Yosemite's ecology while providing water for cities and farms. Winter visitors to the park experience a landscape transformed by snow.
    14 March 2013, 4:00 am
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