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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

A little backyard beauty and nature to soothe the soul and distract from climate change and other worries. Need to give ourselves a break sometimes. 🧪😀

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Working on an upcoming talk with @geocollaborate.bsky.social....with so much misinformation out there (intentional and unintentional), asking questions, science credibility, and building trust are more important than ever! 🧪

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

We're excited for this event and to have a little fun while talking about a serious topic - Combating misinformation. We need to build trust in science and scientists, questioning what you read and see is a big part of that. If you're looking for speakers and agree....get in touch! 🧪🌎

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The twin towers burning is emblazoned in my memory. It brings immense sadness for all those lost, and anger at the terrorists (not Islam or Muslims). Let us learn from that day, respect and thank those who sacrificed, and live with kindness and positive purpose. Photo: Spencer Platt, Getty Images

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Not sure I'd want to be on that flight! Check out the turbulence. Thank you Miss Piggy and the Hurricane Hunters for the job you do! From @geocollaborate.bsky.social 🧪🌀

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

School's about to start. Educators tell us that our book with easy to understand science-based answers with a little humor thrown in is a great resource to answer frequently asked and zany #questions about the ocean, marine life, weather phenomenon (hurricanes, lightning, etc) and climate change. 🧪📚

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Shallow 7.7 magnitude earthquake off coast Indonesia. According to the USGS, "In 1992, a M7.8 earthquake occurred just 63 km east-southeast of the August 14, 2026, earthquake. The 1992 earthquake and resulting tsunami destroyed tens of thousands of homes and resulted in at least 2500 fatalities.

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Join us for a fun and informative presentation about misinformation and real answers to some of your most FAQs: Should you pee on a jellyfish sting? Heat lightning? Sharks? Hurricanes? Virtual webinar Tuesday, Aug 18th, 7pm ( East coast time) hosted by SERC. Register at serc.si.edu 🧪🌊🌀🥵

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Sadly we had to let our beloved Willow go yesterday, doggie dementia and failing mobility. She brought love and smiles to many, especially small hands at bus stops on our daily walks. Our hearts ache but are full of love. Take care of all living things while you can. @geocollaborate.bsky.social

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Thanks Emily Gracey for the conversation about doing the research for my book, Dangerous Earth.

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Wow! Check out what we spotted on our wall! An alien like Cicada coming out of shell. Just born, newbie! Sorta like a soft shelled crab ❤️

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

UK banning social media for 16 & younger, more schools keeping cell phones out of classrooms. More #reading and #books please! Provide new experiences, learning, & skills that lead to achievement, essential for science & ocean literacy. Power to inspire & promote success. #blueskybook #skybooks 📚

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Great topic! @geocollaborate.bsky.social and I have a multiple choice question about the cone (based on section in recent book) for public talks and I'd say at least 50 to 75% get it wrong! Hope you get some takers!

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The heat is on in subsurface equatorial waters, suggesting a strong El Nino on the way. Could devastate Galapagos wildlife (land and ocean). El Nino's shut down upwelling, reduce food availability for marine iguanas, sea lion pups, birds, penguins and more. Corals may also take a hit. 🧪

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Tsunamis and Space Weather? Research shows both don't travel as simple waves like from a pebble dropped in a pond. Energy directed in tsunamis by bathymetry, CMEs (Coronal Mass Ejections) get twisted and directed based on new NASA PUNCH satellites. 🧪🌞

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Fascinating discussion and interview with expert space weather forecasters! Space weather impacts electric grid, satellites, GPS, astronauts and . . . Homing pigeons!! Thx Shawn and Ken. #spaceweather 🧪

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Love to say Happy Earth Day, but really? If the planet could talk, I think it would be saying OMG, WTF. We know how to improve conditions on the planet: reduce emissions, pollution, overfishing, conserve more, protect and restore natural habitats, etc. There's still hope and time. 🧪🌎

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

As an author & avid reader, always love to share a good read. If you like adventure, suspense, & writers who can integrate history, science, & real locations into the story, highly recommend James Rollins. Just finished this one. Hard to put down, especially the last quarter of the book. #booksky 📚🧪

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Getting ready to pitch #publishers always makes me nervous. An exciting middle grade fiction adventure #book with cliffhangers, humor, fun characters & science! There's a museum heist, a mysterious crystal, conspiracy theories, weird weather, ocean tech & more as in photos. Wish me luck! 🧪📚#booksky

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Wow, what a satellite image showing the expanse of the 2026 Blizzard!! Thx @geocollaborate.bsky.social 🧪

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

We got snow here in Annapolis, MD!!

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Even though fascinating science unknowns remain, we understand plenty about extreme weather and Earth's other powerful forces. More than enough to prepare, respond, and take actions now to reduce risk and increase safety. It was a strong message from scientists I interviewed for Dangerous Earth. 🧪🌎

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Sediment in this Greenland iceberg absorbs the sun and causes faster melting . . . . so . . . have driveway ice and sun, use the old potting soil trick to melt faster and get some traction. Science rocks here in Annapolis, MD 🧪🥶

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Chilly but beautiful walk this morning in Annapolis, MD....some pancake ice and our dog sniffing out the tracks of a sea monster...animal that recently came out of the water and left wet tracks on pier......next up . . . getting ready for some snow.

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

We love you #Greenland, just as you are! 🧪🇩🇰

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

We met a young reader at a little library yesterday. She LOVES reading books. What a moment of joy, inspiration, and hopefulness. Reading, learning, science, and fun....what a needed combination. Here's to a happy new year for all and some of my favorite notes from young readers. 🧪📚#Booksky

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

You can still get them by Christmas, they come with a big dose of laughter and fun science learning! Order anywhere books are sold and we love to hear from readers, let us know what you think. 📚🧪#BookSky

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Went on @cnn.com International this morning on Japan 7.6 M earthquake, potential tsunami risk. Always try to keep it simple, science accurate, and make important points, especially for those at risk, such as it is not just potential waves, but powerful surge and currents that are dangerous! 🧪🌊

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

The Surfrider Club at Broadneck High School in Annapolis, MD created this mural over 7 months out of collected bottle caps. Great job! Gave a talk there yesterday, always fun visiting with engaged students! They need personal interaction and a little helpful career advice is always good. 🧪🌊🐟

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I love making science fun for all ages! Here are a few more gift ideas, all available wherever books are sold. If not on the shelves, just ask for them! Let's get more people and kids reading and make science cool again (okay for a lot of us it always was and is).🧪📚#BookSky

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Looking for #gifts for the holidays, we hope you'll consider our #book for those who are curious about the world around us, and that crazy uncle who's into conspiracy theories (chemtrails) or has questions about climate change. Easy to understand science and humor is our calling card. #BookSky 🧪📚

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Learning while you laugh in full swing last night at SciNite Rookery Bay Reserve with Sara Falkowski, Friends of Rookery Bay. Great engagement with audience, combating #misinformation about ocean, atmosphere, & climate change & fabulous prizes for participants in pre-talk trivia questions. 🧪🌊🌀

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

WHEEL OF WEATHER a huge hit this week at @iaem-org.bsky.social conference. Fun, educational, & engaging. #SciComm at its best. Also talked IOOS ocean observations, data sharing & collaboration @geocollaborate.bsky.social. Fabulous prizes included our book, Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change.

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Warmer atmosphere holds more moisture = more intense rains. Warmer ocean means more heat to fuel hurricane intensification. Media coverage of these stories needs to include CLIMATE CHANGE. It may not be you today that is impacted, but it might be you tomorrow. #1 reduce emissions!🧪🌀🌧️

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Very concerned for all on #Jamaica. This is catastrophic. Everyone I know, even in sturdy structures, that have been through a major hurricane said they would never stay through one again. And they did not experience what Jamaica is about to get. Wish we could and were doing more to help!!! 🌀

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

TS #Melissa is becoming better organized. Official NHC forecast has storm intensifying to CAT4 hurricane, moving very slowly. May be catastrophic to #Jamaica with constant intense rainfall, very high winds. @geocollaborate.bsky.social Inform anyone in the region to pay attention and prepare. 🧪🌀🌧️🌬️

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

WOW. View of SpaceX starship launch last night as seen from Key Largo! #SpaceX #KeyLargo #launch

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

It's here or should I say hear! The Audio Book of Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change released today! On sale for subscribers at various outlets. Print or listening, we combat misinformation and bring the fun. Readers call it great, delightful, funny, important and an inspiration! #BookSky 🧪📚🌎

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Data is more powerful when shared collaboratively and readily accessible! We are supporting #hurricane aircraft reconnaissance missions so that for the first time flight plans and live tracks can be integrated with a host of disparate #data using GeoCollaborate. To learn more, get in touch! 🧪🌀🌊🌎

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

That’s one heck of a weather vane on our neighbor’s house! Fish pond on lockdown and we’ve deployed protection. 😂😂🐟

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Just did a teaser on The Weather Channel for our appearance on Weather Geeks podcast about our book. Our dog, Willow, is such a media hog. She's been on CNN and TWC already. And this morning, she walked in behind our live shot and jumped up on the couch. Going for milk bone sponsorship?

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Risk in tourism must be taken seriously by companies/individuals. This posted by John Opie, Iceland, 23 July 2025. People in photo realized what was happening behind them and left. The lava closed in around 10 minutes later and patch of ground disappeared 30 minutes later as lava slowly expanded. 🌋

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

It's misinformation time again! People saying wind turbines and windmills kill whales. NO!! Scientific evidence and data document this is not true. Please help combat this fake, false, untrue, incorrect, and absurd idea. 🧪🐋

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Okay, more for you science/data geeks from today's briefing. Looking at marine traffic, guess where Hurricane Erin is (hint the big hole) and right after Hurricane Hunters dropped a wave drifter, here's the data!!! @geocollaborate.bsky.social 🧪🌀

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Thanks for having us on Weather Geeks! Great conversation about combating misinformation with science and humor. We appreciate what you do and taking the time to talk with us. @booksky.bsky.social linktr.ee/WeatherGeeks...

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Here we go again. Headline "New Worry: Scientists say underwater volcano off Oregon coast could erupt any day". Axial seamount is a well monitored undersea volcano where eruptions pose no threat. Great science bad headline. Photo courtesy of NOAA. 🧪🌋

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Rip Currents form as waves pile water up on a beach. In high spots, the water then flows to lower areas along the shore until it reaches a low point where it flows offshore as a narrow fast current. Too fast to swim against. Hurricane Erin is creating dangerous rip currents. Do not go in the water.

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Don't need landfall to cause major problems and damage. Dangerous conditions along the east coast coming. Glad to see some areas preparing. Cars lined up to evacuate Hatteras Island due to the expected impact of Hurricane #Erin. Photo NCDOT

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Ellen Prager, PhD @elprager.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

So cool, look at this wave drifter data, instrument deployed from Hurricane Hunter aircraft yesterday. Ocean observations help us know conditions, input for models and validation for forecasts. @geocollaborate.bsky.social 🧪🌀🌊

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