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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 6h
As part of HISEAS (hiseas.org), @lamont.columbia.edu scientists are studying fossil coral reefs in the Cook Islands to reconstruct sea levels during the Last Interglacial and improve projections of future change: bit.ly/4deH4ZW
HISEAS field team on Mangaia, Cook Islands.
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 29/09/2026
Is swimming in the Hudson River a good idea? City officials, swimmers, advocates, and experts including @lamont.columbia.edu biological oceanographer Andrew Juhl weigh in. Via @gothamist.com. gothamist.com/news/swimming-the-hud…
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Swimming the Hudson River: It's a thing, but avoid the dead rats, other water hazards.
Improving water quality has more swimmers looking to take the plunge.
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 29/09/2026
🥳 Whether you're an aspiring scientist or long-time science enthusiast, @lamont.columbia.edu Open House is for you! Join us on campus Sat Oct 17 10am-4pm for lab tours, hands-on activities, talks by our world-renowned scientists. 🚌 Free shuttles! #LamontRocks 👉 RSVP: openhouse.ldeo.columbia.edu
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 28/09/2026
🐬 Among our Oct 17 Lamont Open House (RSVP: openhouse.ldeo.columbia.edu) and Art Meets Science at Lamont exhibits is Whimsical Science...Tiny Creatures & Big Ideas by award-winning author/illustrator Betsy Franco-Feeney. Via Hudson Valley News: bit.ly/4AxfbGB
Illustrations of various sea creatures titled Whimsical Science: Tiny Creatures & Big Ideas and author/illustrator Betsy Franco-Feeney holding one of her books with text art exhibition and programs by Betsy Franco-Feeney from September 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 28/09/2026
Seismologist Göran Ekström of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory tracks incidents like landslides and glacier collapse using tools once used only to monitor earthquakes. Learn more: lamont.columbia.edu/news/career-spe…
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 25/09/2026
The COCO2 project—co-led by Adrienne Sutton of NOAA PMEL & @oceancarbon.bsky.social of @lamont.columbia.edu/@columbiauniversity.bsky.social—will deploy a fleet of autonomous vehicles in the inhospitable Southern Ocean to reduce uncertainty in estimates of ocean carbon sink: bit.ly/4hovFrs
The first of a new fleet of uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) being readied for deployment from Hobart, Tasmania, to begin data collection in the Southern Ocean. Credit: CSIRO/AAPP
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 24/09/2026
🌟 Congratulations to @lamont.columbia.edu marine geologist William B.F. Ryan, awarded the prestigious Maurice Ewing Medal from @agu.org in recognition of significant original contributions to the ocean sciences! ➡️ www.agu.org/user-profile?cstkey=73b…
William B.F. Ryan, recipient of the 2026 AGU Maurice Ewing Medal for significant contributions to Earth and space science.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 24/09/2026
Join TODAY's #ClimateWeekNYC events via livestream: 12:45-1:45pm L.A. Times’ Boiling Point Live ▶️https://bit.ly/4rygEZ1 2-3:30pm Beyond the Forecast: What El Niño Reveals About Science, Society, Action ▶️https://bit.ly/4hIlQWO 5-6pm From Antalya to Addis Ababa: Making COP32 ▶️https://bit.ly/4h747YY
Collage of images of wind turbines, wild fire, crops, glaciers, and the NYC skyline with the text Climate Week NYC, September 20-27, 2026 and logos for Climate Week and Columbia Climate School, Education Partner
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 24/09/2026
🌟 Congratulations to @lamont.columbia.edu oceanographer/carbon cycle scientist @oceancarbon.bsky.social, elected a Fellow of @agu.org for exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements! ➡️ www.agu.org/user-profile?cstkey=79e…
Galen McKinley, elected 2026 AGU Fellow for exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements.
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 24/09/2026
🌟 Congratulations to @lamont.columbia.edu climate scientist Gisela Winckler, also @climate.columbia.edu professor, elected a Fellow of @agu.org for exemplary leadership and outstanding scientific achievements! ➡️ www.agu.org/user-profile?cstkey=05b…
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 23/09/2026
🌟 Congratulations to @lamont.columbia.edu geodynamicist Jacqueline Austermann, awarded a prestigious James B. Macelwane Medal from @agu.org, which recognizes outstanding early career scientists for their significant contributions to Earth and space science! ➡️ bit.ly/4hLzPu3
Jacqueline Austermann, recipient of the 2026 AGU James B. Macelwane Medal for significant contributions to Earth and space science.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 22/09/2026
Marine CO2 removal could support climate action but faces major scientific, technical, governance challenges, finds NASEM report, whose committee members include experts @romany-webb.bsky.social of @sabincenter.bsky.social & @oceancarbon.bsky.social of @lamont.columbia.edu. ➡️ bit.ly/3UXlK4X
Underwater view of schools of fish with text A Research Strategy for Ocean-based Carbon Dioxide Removal and Sequestration, Consensus Study Report, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 21/09/2026
Artist Selva Ozelli, whose exhibit Flags of Science CCL is on display as part of Art Meets Science at Lamont, has recently interviewed several of our amazing scientists, including Fola Kolawole, Sheean Haley, @roseatmos.bsky.social, Mike Steckler, Margie Turrin! Via TRVST: bit.ly/4hDkFrA
Fola Kolawole mapping large earthquake rupturing faults in the East African Rift Valley system. Courtesy of Folarin KolawoleRóisín Commane on a specialized aircraft to collect data on background trace gases across global oceans. Courtesy of Róisín CommaneMike Steckler and team disembarking into thick mud at low tide in the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest in Bangladesh, 2022. Courtesy of Mike StecklerMargie Turrin with students at the Lamont-Doherty Hudson River Field Station examining creatures in their seining net. Courtesy of Margie Turrin
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 19/09/2026
💡 Today I Discovered (TID): Chasing Mystery Algal Bloom in Mid-Atlantic Bight This year, an extraordinary phytoplankton bloom stretched across coastal waters from MA to NJ. What caught attention of The Goes-Gomes Lab was not just its size, but who was blooming. Learn more: bit.ly/4AobRNC
Goes-Gomes Lab Manager Gia Wu with NYC DEP team. Credit: Jesus Marte, NYC DECEutreptiella. Credit: Gia WuGia Wu making radiometric measurements. Credit: Jesus Marte, NYC DECNOAA satellite image of harmful algal blooms. Credit: NOAA CoastWatch
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 18/09/2026
📣 Postdoc opportunity alert! Join our dynamic community of Earth, environmental, and climate scientists as LDEO postdoctoral fellow. Principal criteria: scientific excellence + clear plan to investigate problems at forefront of Earth science. ➡️ Apply by Nov 6: bit.ly/3WRD6xT
LDEO postdocs traversing a volcanic dike on the Olomana Trail in Oahu. Credit: Brandon Shuck
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 18/09/2026
🥳 Whether you're an aspiring scientist or long-time science enthusiast, @lamont.columbia.edu Open House is for you! Join us on campus Sat Oct 17 10am-4pm for lab tours, hands-on activities, talks by our world-renowned scientists. 🚌 Free shuttles! #LamontRocks 👉 RSVP: openhouse.ldeo.columbia.edu
Collage of photos from Open House and fieldwork with the text Lamont Open House: Discover Earth Science — Saturday, October 17, 2026, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, 61 Route 9W, Palisades, NY
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 17/09/2026
This #ClimateWeekNYC, as Climate Group's education partner, we're bringing bold ideas, leading experts, and groundbreaking research to shape the conversation on climate action. Explore some highlighted events and learn more via State of the Planet: bit.ly/4z39IFZ
Collage of images of wind turbines, wild fire, crops, glaciers, and the NYC skyline with the text Climate Week NYC, September 20-27, 2026 and logos for Climate Week and Columbia Climate School, Education Partner
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 17/09/2026
Methane emissions in the NYC-metro area are largely from natural gas, but these emissions represent a substantial amount of fuel consumers are paying for but not using, finds a new study led by PhD student and @lamont.columbia.edu climate researcher Yuwei Zhao: bit.ly/4h4G2Rb
Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges on the East River, New York City, with Queens and Manhattan at top and bottom, 1981. Credit: GeorgeLouis, English Wikipedia
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 13/09/2026
Extreme heat has become more common, but also more frequent in the months before and after typical warm seasons, finds a new study led by climate scientist Catherine Ivanovich of NASA GISS. Via State of the Planet: bit.ly/4yB6iKc
Bright sun in an orange sky. Credit: Drought.gov
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 10/09/2026
Gain strategic skills to lead resilient organizations in the face climate hazards like super El Niño in our 7-week, virtual professional learning workshop taught by @climate.columbia.edu professor Radley Horton. ➡️ Register by Sep 15: bit.ly/4gvpT8o
Image of large clouds above a skyline and trees with text Professional Learning Workshop: Climate Resilience for Decision Makers, September 29-November 10, 2026. climate.columbia.edu/professional-learning
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 11/09/2026
Twenty-five years after September 11, @ncdp.bsky.social director Thomas Chandler reflects on how New York City has changed the way we prepare for disasters. Via State of the Planet: bit.ly/4ywB5rq
Aerial skyline view of lower Manhattan, New York City, before September 11, 2001. Credit: Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 10/09/2026
This #ClimateWeekNYC, as Climate Group's education partner, we're bringing bold ideas, leading experts, and groundbreaking research to shape the conversation on climate action. Explore our events, stories, & updates on the lead-up & throughout the week: www.climate.columbia.edu/climate-we…
Collage of images of wind turbines, wild fire, crops, glaciers, and the NYC skyline with the text Climate Week NYC, September 20-27, 2026 and logos for Climate Week and Columbia Climate School, Education Partner
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 10/09/2026
📣 Job Alert! @lamont.columbia.edu's Geochemistry division seeks an Associate Research Scientist to conduct paleoclimate and ice core research, mentor students and junior scientists, write scientific papers and grant proposals, and more. ➡️ Learn more/apply/share: bit.ly/4cxco5U
Geochemistry building on the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory campus in Palisades, NY. Credit: Miriam Cinquegrana
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 09/09/2026
Paleoceanographer Bärbel Hönisch of @lamont.columbia.edu explores what ancient oceans reveal about atmospheric CO2 and climate, why the speed of modern climate change matters, and whether humanity has reasons to be optimistic. Via Omelas Podcast. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBVWj5fSa3A
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What 66 Million Years of Climate History Tells Us About Our Future | Bärbel Hönisch
YouTube video by Omelas Podcast
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 08/09/2026
Geochemist Benjamin Bostick & atmospheric chemist @roseatmos.bsky.social of @lamont.columbia.edu measured the air in and around New York City apartment buildings. What they found surprised them. Via @columbiauniversity.bsky.social Magazine. magazine.columbia.edu/article/pollu…
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The Pollution Inside Your Home
Researchers at Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory measured the air in and around New York City apartment buildings. What they found surprised them.
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 08/09/2026
From long-term analysis of landfill methane emissions to unexpected trends in US extreme rainfall and more, it's our State of the Planet roundup of @lamont.columbia.edu research: lamont.columbia.edu/news/august-res…
Folarin Kolawole maps fault lines in Tewksbury, NJ, April 2024. Credit: Folarin Kolawole
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 31/08/2026
"Solar bonds" are a financial model that could cut the cost of installing solar panels for many UK and US homeowners, shaping what energy independence looks like over the next decade, writes @climate.columbia.edu Dean Alexis Abramson. Via @theguardian.com. bit.ly/45XOg8Q
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Why solar bonds are a bright idea | Letter
Letter: A financial model that could cut the cost of installing solar panels for many homeowners is welcomed by Alexis Abramson
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 03/09/2026
🌋 Wiring the Spirit's House 🌧️ Changing Shape of Extreme Rain 🌡️ Landfill Methane Emissions Are Far Higher Than Estimates 🗓️ Science Saturdays at LDEO Field Station | Oct 17 LDEO Open House 📩 lamont.columbia.edu/news/newsletter
2026 summer undergraduate interns at LDEO with Mike Kaplan, Dallas Abbott, and Laisa Sevilla. Credit: William Menke
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 03/09/2026
“There were landslides there before there was global warming, but global warming has been speeding up that erosional process, and so everything is happening faster, including the number of big landslides,” says @lamont.columbia.edu seismologist Göran Ekström. Via TIME. bit.ly/4x8sn1n
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Why Is Nepal So Vulnerable to Flooding?
Climate change is to blame, say government officials.
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 01/09/2026
💡 Today I Discovered (TID): Working Toward Solutions for Mitigating Harmful Algal Blooms At @lamont.columbia.edu, HS student Mira Agarwal of The Goes-Gomes Lab (thegoes-gomeslab.org) is testing environmentally friendly approaches to suppress Microcystis, a major bloom-forming cyanobacterium.
Mira Agarwal in The Goes-Gomes Lab. Credit: Joaquim I. GoesMicrocystis, a major bloom-forming cyanobacterium. Credit: Joaquim I. GoesMira Agarwal in the lab running an experiment on the harmful algal bloom Microcystis. Credit: Joaquim I. GoesWater before and after treatment for mitigating algal blooms. Credit: Joaquim I. Goes
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 31/08/2026
Josie Brooks, a 2025 intern in @lamont.columbia.edu Polar Climate Ambassadors Program, reflects on an exhibit at Maine’s Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum, which explores Inuit food traditions, hunting, art and community: bit.ly/4y7u9kh
Josie Brooks outside the Gibbons Center for Arctic Studies. Credit: Josie Brooks
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 31/08/2026
Gain strategic skills to lead resilient organizations in the face climate hazards like super El Niño in our 7-week, virtual professional learning workshop taught by @climate.columbia.edu professor Radley Horton. Learn more/RSVP for our Sep 8 info session: bit.ly/4gvpT8o
Image of large clouds above a skyline and trees with text Professional Learning Workshop: Climate Resilience for Decision Makers, September 29-November 10, 2026. climate.columbia.edu/professional-learning
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 29/08/2026
Global cooperation by scientists, including @lamont.columbia.edu seismologist Göran Ekström, revealed a landslide, not a glacial collapse, likely initiated the cascade of events causing the devastating flood in Tibet and Nepal. Via @science.org. bit.ly/4gJZXF1
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How scientists unraveled the cause of the devastating flood in Tibet and Nepal
Global cooperation revealed a landslide, not a glacial collapse, likely initiated the cascade of events
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 26/08/2026
Extreme precipitation is among most damaging disasters and major concern in our changing climate. What is total area of the US affected, and how have these patterns changed? A study led by @trinish-chatterjee.bsky.social of @lamont.columbia.edu reveals some unexpected trends: bit.ly/3UkFhfh
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 24/08/2026
💡 Today I Discovered (TID): The Secret Life of Noctiluca Scintillans At @LamontEarth, researchers in The Goes-Gomes Lab (thegoes-gomeslab.org) are using Noctiluca scintillans to better understand aquatic symbioses central to marine and freshwater ecosystems.
Inside the single-celled Noctiluca scintillans. Credit: Francesca GiorgioFrancesca Giorgio, a high school student from Dalton Academy in NYC, is studying what drives symbiosis in Noctiluca scintillans. Credit: Joaquim I. GoesFrancesca Giorgio, a high school student from Dalton Academy in NYC, is studying what drives symbiosis in Noctiluca scintillans. Credit: Joaquim I. Goes
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VICTOR @victorproject.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
VICTOR at the 2026 Earth Educators’ Rendezvous! 📚🌎 It was wonderful meeting so many passionate educators and sharing the VICTOR platform with the broader geoscience community. Stay tuned for educational materials developed at the conference, which will be made available on our website soon!
Sophia, VICTOR's Education Coordinator, wearing a gray VICTOR t-shirt and a white skirt, stands behind an exhibition table. The exhibit includes a live demo of the platform, stickers, flyers, and lab examples. Behind Sophia is a banner with the VICTOR logo and title (Volcanology Infrastructure for Computational Tools and Resources).A sketch of the lava flows algorithm game and associated mathematical calculations are drawn in blue marker on a sheet of white poster paper.Arianna Soldati (left) and Sophia Sowinski (right) present a draft of their lava flows algorithm game. They stand in front of a whiteboard, which has a grid featuring segments in shades of green, yellow, and brown, projected onto it. Arianna writes calculations to the left of the grid on the board in blue dry erase marker.
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 19/08/2026
Scientists have found that people are being exposed to more toxins from wildfire smoke than previously known. “It’s a bit of a young field” but recent research is compelling, says @lamont.columbia.edu climate scientist @dwesty.bsky.social. Via @nytimes.com. nyti.ms/4x8pC0W
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How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health
Scientists have found that people are being exposed to more toxins than previously known.
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Columbia Engineering @columbiaseas.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
The U.S. relies on imports for many critical minerals that power modern industry. During #ClimateWeek at Columbia Engineering, the LCSE Symposium will discuss how to rebuild secure supply chains and deliver affordable energy. bit.ly/3Ufwknc @climate.columbia.edu ‬‬‬@lamont.columbia.edu
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 13/08/2026
Heat, cold, snow, and wildfire smoke in NYC have translated into eviction delays, giving tenants temporary respite to stay in their homes. Climate scientist Daniel Bader of @lamont.columbia.edu breaks down the extreme weather events of 2026. Via @curbed.com. bit.ly/3UvYcUe
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Heat, Smoke, and Snow Have Translated to a Lot More Eviction Delays
Extreme weather — plus the Knicks parade — brought a jump in postponements.
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 13/08/2026
Volcanologists Terry Plank and @einatlev.bsky.social of @lamont.columbia.edu with the AVERT team and Chilean colleagues have brought real-time monitoring to Villarrica, one of Chile’s most active and dangerous volcanoes. 🌋 Wiring the Spirit’s House: bit.ly/4xxXwMi
Terry Plank disembarks from the helicopter at the site where the majority of the instruments are being installed. Credit: Francesco FiondellaHelicopter making one of a dozen trips from the base camp to the rim, hauling everything from cement bags to heavy equipment, tools, solar panels, and the 32 lead-acid batteries that would provide continuous power to the instruments. Credit: Francesco FiondellaA gas plume from the crater heads toward the main instrument site, where team members were working to set up the thermal and visual cameras. Solar panels are bolted to steel A-frames to withstand wind and the weight of snow and ice. Credit: Francesco FiondellaConor Bacon and Einat Lev test the thermal camera before installing it in its aluminum casing. The computer and other electronics will be stored in rugged plastic boxes, which will sit directly on the rim surface. Credit: Francesco Fiondella
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 11/08/2026
Seismologist Eric Beaucé of @lamont.columbia.edu joins @cbsnews.com to explain how location played a role in Colombia's 7.4- magnitude earthquake that took place on Aug 10. www.cbsnews.com/video/how-colombias…
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How Colombia's location impacted the earthquake's magnitude
The powerful earthquake that hit Colombia on Monday slammed the country because of its location near the "Ring of Fire" area. Eric Beaucé, a research scientist at Columbia Climate School, has more.
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 11/08/2026
Climate researchers Marco Tedesco & David Sathuluri of @lamont.columbia.edu reflect on how a single week of heat, smoke, and flooding exposed NYC's vulnerability, and how compound event science must be translated into actionable tools that cities and states can use: bit.ly/45QEt4a
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires over New York City in June 2023. Credit: Newell Reinvention via Commons
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 10/08/2026
A new, uniquely long-term study of emissions at a New Jersey landfill led by PhD student Andrew Hallward-Driemeier of @lamont.columbia.edu suggests that estimates of methane pollution in the US and elsewhere may be dramatically off. Learn more: bit.ly/4qb1Kaj
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Columbia Climate School @climate.columbia.edu · 10/08/2026
3 Insights 🔎 1️⃣ Extreme heat is escalating health and infrastructure risks. 🌡️ 2️⃣ Pacific Ocean circulation patterns help explain diverging wildfire trends. 🔥 3️⃣ Geospatial mapping is vital for responding to epidemic outbreaks. 🗺️ 📩 Subscribe: climate.columbia.edu/join
Columbia Climate School: 3 Insights on the Future of Our Planet with images of a map of extreme heat in the US and scorched earth and blackened tree trunks from a wildfire in Australia. There's a Subscribe button with climate.columbia.edu/join and Follow button for Columbia Climate School and Dean Alexis Abramson.
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Dr. Dawn Wright @deepseadawn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
“Staying in science is itself a form of resistance.” — mycologist Jefferson Rei Despite global turmoil, Gen Z researchers are not giving up www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪 🌊 ⚒️ 🦑
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Despite global turmoil, Gen Z researchers are not giving up
Four researchers born after 1997 describe how they stay motivated and cultivate resilience during difficult times.
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History of Geology @historyofgeology.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
August 1975, the journal Science publishes a paper by Wallace S. Broecker titled “Are We on the Brink of a Pronounced Global Warming? in which he argued that the increase in atmospheric carbon-dioxide occurring because of the burning of fossil fuels would result in higher global temperatures...🌡️
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 08/08/2026
From the 2026 Environmental Performance Index to how gas bubbles shaped Kīlauea’s lava flow to the Pacific’s contrasting effects on wildfires, it's our State of the Planet roundup of @lamont.columbia.edu and @climate.columbia.edu research: bit.ly/45K9qHc
Globigerina bulloides. Credit: Bärbel Hönisch
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory @lamont.columbia.edu · 07/08/2026
🌋 Volcanologist @einatlev.bsky.social of @lamont.columbia.edu joins @nbcnews.com to discuss Martinique's Mount Pelée, a dormant but previously deadly Caribbean volcano that is showing an uptick in activity during a period of powerful eruptions across the globe. 🎥 youtu.be/Z1viZPpB0us?...
Volcanologist Einat Lev on the set of NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas
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Dan Westervelt @dwesty.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Tracking the wildfire smoke situation in the Pacific Northwest, and can't help but appreciate how much better the readiness and preparedness system is in the West compared to elsewhere in the US. Here's a great example from the interagency program: outlooks.airfire.org/outlook/04fb...
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Current Smoke Outlook for Spokane to ID Panhandle
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