Naturally-formed opening, Devils Hole, Death Valley National Park, Nevada. 1985.
Devils Hole Picture Story
Dates
Acquisition
1985
Summary
Fig. 2. This naturally-formed opening to the regional aquifer provides the only known natural habitat for the endangered Devils Hole pupfish (Cyprinodon diabolis). This site also provides the opportunity for scientists to perform novel research in the physical, chemical, and biological sciences, the results of which have local, regional, and global implications. Water-level recorder in wood housing (white) with stilling well is visible near pool below. Devils Hole, Nevada. 1985. Additional information: Devils Hole Picture Story Principal investigator: Isaac J. Winograd, U.S. Geological Survey (retired). Principal research dive team: Alan C. Riggs, U.S. Geological Survey (retired); Peter T. Kolesar, Professor Emeritus, Utah State [...]
Summary
Fig. 2. This naturally-formed opening to the regional aquifer provides the only known natural habitat for the endangered Devils Hole pupfish (Cyprinodon diabolis). This site also provides the opportunity for scientists to perform novel research in the physical, chemical, and biological sciences, the results of which have local, regional, and global implications. Water-level recorder in wood housing (white) with stilling well is visible near pool below. Devils Hole, Nevada. 1985.
Additional information:
Devils Hole Picture Story
Principal investigator: Isaac J. Winograd, U.S. Geological Survey (retired).
Principal research dive team: Alan C. Riggs, U.S. Geological Survey (retired); Peter T. Kolesar, Professor Emeritus, Utah State University, Logan, Utah; and Ray J. Hoffman, U.S. Geological Survey (retired).
Description of Figures
All of the above-water and underwater figures (images), except Figure 4, were taken in and around Devils Hole by Ray J. Hoffman from 1984 to 1993, in support of U.S. Geological Survey research into paleoclimatology and aquifer geochemistry in cooperation with the National Park Service. Figures 13–26 were taken in an underground environment completely devoid of natural light.
U.S. Geological Survey Denver Library Photographic Collection 2016 DENPH0054. All images are jpegs and located on the library shared drive, H:\NSN_Library_Common\Library Manual\Photographic Collection\Accession Log\Accession log collection documents\2016 Collections\2016 DENPH0054
Rights
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CD with 31 images received from Tyler B. Coplen, Ph.D., Director, Reston Stable Isotope Laboratory. Dr. Coplen received the CD from Ike Winograd on September 26, 2016.