@drwendyrocks
Earthquake geologist 🧪⚒️ | Scicomm specialist 🎙️| Formerly USGS, IRIS, NASA | she/her | Views are mine | website: https://wendybohon.com/ “A delightful blend of scientific rigor and domestic chaos.”
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Remember, if you feel earthquake shaking drop down to the ground, take cover underneath a sturdy object like a table and hold on until all the shaking has stopped.
Anyway, lots of people felt this, which is expected for a quake this size in this part of the world.
Did you feel it? Report it!
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Screenshot of the iris, interactive, earthquake browser, showing the border between West Louisiana and East Texas. The purple dots are earthquakes. It’s difficult to see, but the size of the dot indicates the magnitude of the earthquake.
I’m at the airport but I’ll do a deeper dive when I get where I’m going.
Bottom line - there’s been seismicity in this area for a while. Lots of quakes in 2024 including some M3+ quakes. None as big as the M4.9, of course.
Potentially.
This paper seems like it could relevant. www.researchgate.net/profile/Jaco...
Map showing the location of the earthquake marked by a star. The colors show levels of shaking
Not sure how I missed this when it happened!
M 4.9 earthquake in Red River Parish, Louisiana
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Say hi to Matt for me!
Have you listened to our latest episode (75: Earthquake Geology) yet? In this clip, @drwendyrocks.bsky.social talks about some of the planetary perils of Vader's Castle on Mustafar. Listen in on youtu.be/N6aRSgwfCuc or on your fave podcast platform. #starwars #science #geology #scicomm #mustafar
Could people please stop answering emails so quickly?
The ball is in your court now. Hold it there for a while before making it my problem again!
Not super common but they do happen.
Remember, if you feel earthquake shaking, drop down to the ground, take cover underneath a sturdy object like a table, and hold on until all the shaking has stopped.
Map showing population centers and the location of the earthquakes. At the bottom is a list showing population that has been exposed to different levels of earthquake shaking.
This map from USGS PAGER shows population density in the area, as well as the number of people exposed to different levels of shaking.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Map showing the location of the earthquake marked with a star as well as colors indicating the level of shaking in different areas. The earthquake occurred on the border of Nebraska.
M 4.1 earthquake 5 km E of Cowles, Nebraska
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Beth and I (and Jeremy on a different day) were also fortunate to be able to meet with the fantastic folks from the Global Volcanism Program. Such a pleasure to reconnect with these outstanding friends and colleagues!
While I was in DC this past week I was able to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and get a little time behind the scenes to ogle the gorgeous specimens.
Only in town for 2 days. Heading out!
A red and gold sky with the sunrise highlighting the underside of the clouds with red and pink. A plane sits in the foreground.
Very fancy sunrise Richmond. I approve.
These visits facilitate direct communication around topics like geologic mapping, natural hazards, and mineral resources as well as strengthen ties between state geological surveys and federal decision-makers.
I spent the last week in Washington DC with the Association of American State Geologists (AASG). AASG visits Washington, D.C., each year to conduct “Liaison” meetings with federal agencies, congressional staff, and partners to discuss state-level geological interests, issues, and opportunities.
But if you ever feel imposter syndrome creeping in - reconsider! Remember all you had to overcome to get where you are and how much you deserve to be there.
Valid. And same.
I want to flip the narrative a little - think of all that we’ve accomplished *despite* active exclusion, misogyny and discrimination. Imagine what we could do with support!
“The women are all weak, and a distraction sorry.” - Epstein in email about women attending a scientific conference.
“…no really smart women – none.” - Epstein in email about women in science.
19thnews.org/2026/02/epst...
Image of sunlight filtering through a slot canyon. At the top in white letters it reads “California Geology”. At the bottom it includes small lettering outlining articles that can be found inside. Across the middle it says “New Release” in yellow.
The California Geological Survey is thrilled to announce the release of the newest edition of California Geology Magazine! www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/document...
Woman with short hair stares wistfully out a window
OMG
A woman with her hair in a ponytail stands, looking wistfully out the window
When you learn that your work bestie is unexpectedly in the same city, in the SAME BUILDING, but you can’t get to her.
So, @timblor.bsky.social have a much better description that I did! Check his LinkedIn for more info
The Tsunami Unit Supervisor / Seismic Hazards Program Project Manager will be responsible for project development, project and contract management, and scientific expertise for the Seismic Hazard Program and supervision of the Tsunami Unit.
calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
The Liquefaction Unit Supervisor will be responsible for managing the Liquefaction Zoning Unit. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/...
