The unfolding and compounding tragedies in the aftermath of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria are breaking my heart.
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Laura HollisterThe USGS pager indicates there will be significant casualties and serious economic loss.
The pager system uses a series of calculations which consider population density, infrastructure and the regional economy to determine possible impacts from #earthquakes.
Video taken from helicopter shows dome growth inside Popocatépetl crater. According to CENAPRED, a newly identified dome has a diameter of 35-40m and a height between 5-10m.
Spectacular footage of a volcano that's near and dear to my heart.
Volcán Popocatépetl, sobrevuelo 27 de enero de 2023
Joe MasonSediment plume from the Russian River, northern California, January 9, 2023. Sentinel 2 image.
NPR: A USC office removes 'field' from its curriculum, citing possible racist connotations.
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/14/1148470571/usc-office-removes-field-from-curriculum-racist
I had never thought about this connotation before.
What other terms do you use for "fieldwork" if you are an earth or environmental scientist whose work involves time in a setting outside your lab or office?
@earthjay thinking about you this morning. You ok with the shaking? Hope you're not badly affected.
Two thoughts simultaneously came to mind as I read this headline:
"Good night, sweet prince" and "Thank you for your service".
*Plays taps 🎺
The Guardian: ‘My power’s really low’: Nasa’s Insight Mars lander prepares to sign off from the Red Planet.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/dec/20/my-powers-really-low-nasas-insight-mars-rover-signs-off-from-the-red-planet
Cleared out my workspace at PCC recently. Now to figure out a temporary storage solution. Definitely mixed emotions, but overwhelming optimism for this next step!
I am really enjoying reconnecting with folks who I had followed on twitter, and had missed seeing their posts since deleting my account.
CIP- @Geotripper , who shared wonderful photos from field trips in the Sierra, California/Oregon geology/landscapes. I love seeing his photos of many of places that bring back happy memories for me!
Vicky VeritasThis story map takes you through Wyoming geology, point by point.
Wyoming geology: Look, learn while on the way to Yellowstone
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9a5c13d9d4d040a0bc0c29e06ecdcf19
