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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

For those interested, the video is available from my recent talk on the Tracy Arm landslide, given to the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center. Enjoy and let me know if you've got questions about any of it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak27...

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Third Thursday, August 20, 2026

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Desperately trying to balance two things: (1) my anger at people who hate gay and trans people but allege to love Dolly Parton, and (2) my desire to be more like Dolly and not be judgy and hateful towards the people in category (1). Failing so far.

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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Some relevant facts: 1. The White House FY 2027 budget proposal included a 43% cut to the NSF GRFP budget, so they have made it clear that prioritizing the development of America's next generation of scientific talent is not their priority. nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/FY-202...

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMS FY 2027 BUDGET REQUEST TO CONGRESS, includes a 43% cut to NSF GRFP program

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Stephen Hicks @seismo-steve.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Dreadful scenes from the devastating Rasuwa flood in Nepal/Tibet. My heart goes out to everyone affected. It likely began with a glacier collapse / rock–ice avalanche recorded by seismometers worldwide. I hope real-time seismic monitoring can support early warning for communities downstream.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I appreciate that Dolly Parton refused to participate in "dress respectability" and, by her own account, modeled her aesthetic after a town "tramp," who she thought was beautiful. She separated aesthetics from character and understood "classiness" to be about how you treat people, not how you dress.

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Brandi Bennett @bbennettesq.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

You know what's loving your neighbor? Paying your fucking taxes.

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Noam Ross @noamross.net · 21/08/2026

Three more days to comment on NSF's attempt to smuggle in OMB's already-rejected policies of terminating any grant without cause, gutting civil rights obligations and restricting international collaborations. Submit your comment today! Then call your representatives. 🧪

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Late notice, but if you're interested in last year's Tracy Arm landslide and tsunami and the potential use of seismic data to forecast such events, I'm giving a Zoom talk today on that topic. Thanks to the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center for the invitation to present!

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God @thegodshow.com · 22/07/2026

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

New t-shirt to celebrate turning 59. You can wish me a happy birthday by telling me your favorite Buckaroo Banzai quote.

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Pacific Northwest Seismic Network @pnsn1.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

#USMNT got supporters rockin'n'rollin' in Seattle Stadium! Even with the flag up, Freeman's header tops the list and fans went WILD after the VAR overturn! Here's how Seattle #FIFAWorldCup goals stack up so far. Stay tuned to see how next other matches stack up to the USA goals!

Graphic comparing the seismic signals from goals in the USA vs Australia and Belgium vs Egypt matches.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Been in DC the last few days, and the reflecting pool really is a sight to behold.

Zones of bright green algae in the Washington DC reflecting pool.

A television cameraman points his camera to the ground where a host from the reflecting pool is dumping bright green water into a drain.

A National Park worker in Waters, using a pool sweeper to push bright green algae to the center of the pool.

The Washington monument and reflecting pool. The interior of the pool is green, surrounded by NPS workers who are sweeping and vacuuming up the algae..

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

DC this week. A barricaded monument to this absolute child of a president.

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

You can: 1) Contact your senators and reps, especially in coastal states. 2) Urge scientific societies and advocacy groups to speak out and mobilize their members. 3) Write op eds, posts, threads, etc. explaining what the OOI actually does and why it matters. 4) Share articles like this:

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Trump Administration to Remove Hundreds of Deep-Ocean Observation Instruments, Dismantling $368 Million Program - Eos

The Trump administration’s National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun dismantling the infrastructure of a $368 million deep-ocean observing program critical to monitoring marine ecosystems, global cu...

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Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg @theradr.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Literally weeping this basic shit is what governance was always supposed to be and we have become so used to corporate corruption and theft that the most basic concept of "making people do the things they are legally obligated to do" seems revolutionary

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Introduce yourself with 10 bands/musicians you've seen live There are many more but these are some of my favorites: 1. The Clash 2. Elvis Costello (my first concert) 3. The Who 4. The Jam 5. The English Beat 6. Taj Mahal 7. The Decemberists 8. David Byrne 9. Stevie Ray Vaughan 10. Bonnie Raitt

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Ryan Enos @ryanenos.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I say without hyperbole that this is the most brazenly corrupt action in US Presidential history. That it does not immediately lead to impeachment is a dangerous sign of how far the rule of law has declined.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Johnson: if you don't offer a competitive salary you won't get the best candidates to run for congress. Cool. Now do teachers.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Me: "It's spelled C-A-P..." Them: "I can't find you in our files." Me: "C-A-P..." Them: "nope, I don't think we have you in our system." Me: "Are you looking under C or K?" Them: "K-A-P..." Me: "Look under C" Them: "Oh! Here you are!" Every. Freaking. Time.

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Dr Dan Shugar 🇨🇦 @watershedlab.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

This is one of those "wait for it" things: simulation of the #TracyArm landslide tsunami by Pat Lynett for our paper that came out this week in @science.org. This one is from the vantage point of a jetski at sea level. 🧪⚒️ www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

It's the 6 year anniversary of the worst singing to come out of pandemic times. Also apparently my first collaboration with @watershedlab.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeU7...

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Bohemian Geography

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

If you'd like to learn more about the work that the team did and see more footage of the Tracy Arm after the landslide, check out this video. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIzi...

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The Big Wave - Tracy Arm - 2025 - Tsunami

YouTube video by Gregory Chaney

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Matthew R Francis @bowlerhatscience.org · 06/05/2026

HERE IT IS! In August 2025, a massive landslide brought a big chunk of mountainside into the Tracy Arm fjord in Alaska, causing the second-largest tsunami ever recorded. My latest for @eos.org is the story of the forensic investigation, and why the culprit is climate change: 🧪

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The Forensics of a Skyscraper-Sized Tsunami - Eos

A landslide in Tracy Arm Fjord in Alaska created the second-largest tsunami on record. A new analysis links this abrupt event to the retreat of a glacier and, ultimately, to climate change.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Dan presents a great summary of the project on which we've been working for months, just published in @science.org. Working with this superb team on such an important study has been an honor. Very proud to have been a part of it. Now buckle up and read about the 2nd largest tsunami yet recorded.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

It is a sign of the times that sitting next to a geriatric pug got me more social media engagement than any of my scientific or political posts. The people are tired. What we need right now is dogs.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

My view on my flight today. Little bugger snorted and grunted for the entirety of the flight. It was perfection.

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Rachel Cunliffe @rmcunliffe.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

"Among young American men, the strongest predictor of support for the tradwife lifestyle was not gallantry but hostility towards women" Apparently this is not what researchers "expected". Which makes one wonder: had these researchers thought about it for 30 seconds? www.thetimes.com/life-style/s...

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Tradwife movement ‘attracts men who are hostile to women’

The strongest predictor of support for women staying at home and deferring to their husband is not, as researchers expected, chivalry but ‘hostile sexism’

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

It's that time of year, folks--as extra credit on their final exam, students in my geophysics and seismology classes are invited to write a relevant haiku. If you're a geophysics or seismology geek, enjoy!

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I don't have my full failure CV--I'm too old and my archiving skills are poor. But here's what I found in an old "jobs" folder--lots of unsuccessful applications there. This doesn't include at least a dozen jobs for which I applied prior to completing my Ph.D.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I just visited the National Civil Rights museum in Memphis and holy shit. Terrifying to see how history is repeating itself.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I vaguely remember Watergate (I was 7) but never learned about it in school. Had to read All The President's Men to really understand it. My recollection is that all of my US history classes went from pilgrims to industrial revolution and then started over again.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

I used to emphasize the importance of putting units on answers by asking my students "If I say that I'm 61, am I telling the truth?", since I'm 61 inches tall. Students used to look shocked and puzzled when I asked, assuming I was asking about my age. They now consider it and slowly nod.

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Ira Hyman @irahyman.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology, Tenure-Track Position at Western Washington University. This is an assistant professor position in applied cognitive psychology. Short 🧵 about this position. 1/? Here is the link with details and for applying: hr.wwu.edu/careers-facu...

Assistant Professor in Cognitive Psychology, Tenure-Track Position

The Department of Psychology at Western Washington University seeks applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position with expertise in applied cognitive psychology to begin September 16, 2026.

This is an assistant professor position in applied cognitive psychology. The position is open with respect to area of expertise. Possible applied topics in cognitive psychology might include, but are not limited to: culture and cognition, memory, human-computer interaction, eyewitness memory, learning and education, aging, embodied cognition, social cognition, and judgment and decision-making concerning current social issues. We are seeking candidates who have experience with equitable and inclusive teaching, mentorship, and research practices and share a strong commitment to promoting the success of students from historically underrepresented groups. The candidate will have teaching experience commensurate with their career level. They will be required to teach courses at the undergraduate level in cognitive psychology and research methods and statistics. The candidate should also be prepared to teach a cognitive course in a master’s level program. Responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students, as well as service activities as appropriate. Review of files will begin on February 18th, 2026.

More information at: https://hr.wwu.edu/careers-faculty?job=502873

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

One armed goon loses his shit at an observer who's backing up, and then several more armed goons tackle the observer to the ground, and then even more armed goons form a protective shield around the armed goons handcuffing the observer for hurting an armed goon's feelings. This can't be "reformed"

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Timeline cleanse. The sun is warm, but Titan's head is very heavy.

A pit bull mix sleeps in a sunny spot, his head supported by a small speaker.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Anyone want to rate this translation, as requested?

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

ICE has now carried out two summary executions of innocent people in the streets of an American city. If you work for ICE, there's no denying that's the mission you're supporting now. You don't get to claim in one year or ten or twenty that you didn't know what ICE was doing. You're complicit.

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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

ICE is a paramilitary that summarily executes people who dare to protest against them. That is who they are. They cannot be reformed. Everyone who works for them at this point must face consequences.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

The absolute best part of being an educator and scientist is the students I get to mentor. How proud I am of @infrasound.bsky.social who took an undergraduate project and turned it into a scientific career. ❤️

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Fabulous thread on aurora generation and forecasting! Check it out and if you're in an affected area, look up in the skies tonight!

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

I can't believe I'm posting this video - but we actually have to have a conversation about the real world implications of America going to war over Greenland. Let me walk you through it. It doesn't turn out well for us.

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Scoiattolo @scarnecchia.net · 10/01/2026

Things are grim right now but as a reminder of who we are and why we fight, this is the US Women’s figuring skating champion.

Amber Glenn wearing her gold medal after winning the US National Championship Women’s Singles Competition. She is dressed in a black short sequined gown and proudly holding a progress pride flag behind her. There is a gaggle of photographers in front of her.

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Wanna see how an earthquake works? Here's today's lab in my seismology class. An explanation follows. 🧪

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 07/01/2026

NEW: MAYOR FREY: “They are already trying to spin this as an act of self defense. I’ve seen the video myself and I want to tell everybody directly; that is bullshit.”

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Jackie Caplan-Auerbach @geophysichick.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Totally normal that the man who pardoned Juan Orlando Hernández and gave the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Rush Limbaugh, a man who committed fraud associated with opiate addiction, just bombed a country over alleged narco-terrorism. In other words, it's not about the drugs.

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