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Sedimentary Geology, tectonics & paleoclimate. Associate Professor at The University of South Carolina. Posts of dogs, cats and birds.
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Seeing Blatten buried again and again, from every angle... Properly staggering! 😮😱

SPEECHLESS BEFORE / AFTER #BLATTEN The magnitude of destruction after the 3:24 pm collapse of Birch Glacier is immense! 😱 All the forest has been razed and the ice/wood/debris dammed the Lonza river 🌊 Some buildings of Blatten are buried 🏠 📷 Pomona

Please enjoy these shelter pups reacting to getting a kiss. Some are bashful, some have butterflies, and all deserve approximately 10 million more. 14/10 for all

Please circulate to your colleagues, friends and family. The QR code has templates for messaging, and more information. #withoutNSF #saveNSF #supportNSF

NOAA Datasets Will Soon Disappear eos.org/research-and...

Geophysics isn't just about earthquakes and plate tectonics—it's a key to the cosmos. Learn how Earth's seismic and geodetic tools are instrumental in groundbreaking astrophysical discoveries. Read the full story ⬇️ https://www.earthscope.org/news/as-above-so-below-how-geophysics-can-help-us-unloc…

@noaa.gov provides lifesaving science, service and stewardship to the nation. #SaveNOAA is a group of terminated NOAA employees fighting for reinstatement to continue to deliver Americans these critical services. #SaveNOAA #NOAAStrong #NOAA #Science #Fed #FedEmployees #Federal #Layoffs

AGU has joined a lawsuit challenging the firing of probationary employees at federal agencies. These actions weaken science, harm public health & the environment, and threaten national security. 🧵 #StandWithScience

Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025! Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide! #scienceforall #sciencenotsilence

In response to the recent challenges presented to the scientific community, The Geological Society of America's leadership has provided a statement on Geoscience & Society, which affirms our commitment to GSA programs that increase accessibility & build capacity in the geosciences: geosociety.co/GS

M 5.1 earthquake 36 km NE of South Pender Harbour, Canada earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

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Cayman Is. M7.6 arrival in Columbia, SC - IRIS.edu

White House budget proposal could shatter the National Science Foundation - 'The cuts could be as deep as 66 percent, with one person indicating the top-line budget number for the National Science Foundation could start at $3 billion.' vs. $9 billion currently arstechnica.com/science/2025...

Rest in Peace Professor Andy Cohen @uarizona.bsky.social. I first met Andy as a PhD student working on Lake Tanganyika. He loved lakes and lake drilling projects, and was an incredible educator. His signature look was colorful collared shirts that he used to buy in Africa. We will miss him a lot 💔

Beyond the unreal recent soundbites, current debates about CA's water reveal the importance of geoscience edu & scientific expertise (hydrology, seasonal precipitation, watershed dynamics). Understanding Earth's systems isn't optional for leadership; it's essential! 👇🏽 www.wired.com/2016/08/dear...

Let's Gooo! techcrunch.com/2025/01/15/b...

Bumping this up for the new year. Students do not need any prior experience with geodesy - just interest and willingness to learn and explore. In addition to a stipend, interns will receive round-trip travel to East Lansing, housing, and a meal plan.

www.npr.org/2024/12/19/g... The Earth Sciences are important. #geology #sedimentology #environmentalscience

Y'all probably know that our personal CO₂ footprint is not the biggest lever we have to reduce emissions. However a quite powerful and often overlooked individual action can be changing our bank. Check out this tool to see how your bank stacks up & find alternatives. www.topofinance.org/calculator

Friday Fold #fridayfold Ptygmatic folding in a boulder on the campus of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH #campusgeology

Xenoliths in granite blocks. Campus of the University of South Carolina, Columbia SC. #campusgeology #granite #igneous

Please share this NSF-funded Undergraduate Research Opportunity (geosciences)-- thank you! msoreghan.oucreate.com/IRES/

I often show my students this visualization of how atmospheric CO₂ travels around the globe. Our attitude toward burning fossil fuels would change significantly if we could actually see CO₂. svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/goto?11719

🧪⚒️ Eruption of Bledug Kesongo, a large mud volcano in Central Java, Indonesia 3rd December 2024 This mud volcano last erupted in April 2023, tragically killing one person due to H2S poisoning. It has had numerous such eruptions in the last few years. Video: @infomitigasi.com

Newly posting to BlueSky. I am a sedimentary rock-ologist, currently working on paleoclimate, geoscience education and carbon sequestration research in Best Virginia 🧪 Who else is here for the Earth science?

With lithium mining set to return to North Carolina, researchers set about testing water near the legacy mines. Key message: More work needed to determine safety of elements found, but the process is a gazillion times better than fossil fuel extraction. 🧪 www.newsweek.com/abandoned-no...

Since we're about two months out from having all kinds of anti-government funded science bullshit showing up, let's talk a little bit about NSF Grants, using mine that just finished up as an example. Starting with what the public gets out of it.

Bear’s evolution. #5thBeatle. #GeorgeHarrison

Post #1 is Bear 🐻.

Also, part of the reason we did bought InfoWars is because people on Bluesky told us it would be funny to buy InfoWars. And those people were right. This is the funniest thing that has ever happened.