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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · Dec 12

Hi! I’m Wendy and I’m an earthquake geologist and science communication specialist. I post about earthquakes, geology, cats, kids and comms.

According to BlueSky I’m a “delightful blend of scientific rigor and domestic chaos” 😁. 🧪⚒️

A women wearing a hardhat and mask stands in a paleoseismic trench holding a scrapping tool.

A women in nitrile gloves sits at a lab bench covered with small plastic dishes sorting mineral grains.

A smiling women stands next to an orange statue of herself holding a book titled “ Quake Chasers: 15 women shaking up earthquake science”

A women in a blue shirt stands behind a lecturn holding a microphone. A TV camera is in the foreground.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 3h

This is shockingly helpful!! Thank you. ☺️

Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 4h

Also, look at the salmon!

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 4h

I saw a beaver on my walk this morning! At least I think it’s a beaver. (I’m not that kind of scientist). 🦫 🦦

Medium size furry creature swims in a lake

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California Geological Survey @cageosurvey.bsky.social · 2d

California Weekly Earthquake Report

Between September 29 (12:00 AM PST) and October 5 (11:59 PM) there were 40 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

🔸34 quakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9

🔸6 quakes between magnitude 3.0 -3.9

The largest was a magnitude 3.5 near Big Bear, CA.

Image contains 3 areas. On the left side is a map of California showing the locations of the earthquakes with different sized red dots. On the right is a bar graph showing the number of earthquakes in California over the past week.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 2d

Peak California

Sign the says “want to start yoga” start by picking up your dog poop.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 3d

M 3.5 - 7 km N of Big Bear City, CA

Did you feel it? Report it!

earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

The earthquake location is marked by a star. Contour showing levels of earthquake, shaking are marked by different colored lines. Shaking was weak to light across the area.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 8d

M 6.9 - 11 km ESE of Calape, Philippines

earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

Map showing the location of the earthquake (marked by a star) and the intensity of shaking (shown by different colors)

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Jascha Polet @jascha.bsky.social · 8d

M6.9 #earthquake in the Philippines: shallow strike slip faulting with yellow PAGER alert for shaking related fatalities and economic losses.⚒️

Historic seismicity map of Philippines generated using GMT software by Jascha Polet

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California Geological Survey @cageosurvey.bsky.social · 9d

California Weekly Earthquake Report

Between September 22 (12:00 AM PST) & September 28 (11:59 PM) there were 31 earthquakes in CA of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

-30 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9
-1 quake between M4.0 - 4.9

The largest was a magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Berkeley.

Infographic with a map of California. Red dots of different sizes showing earthquake locations the location and relative magnitude of earthquakes in the past week. On the right is a bar graph showing the number of earthquakes of different sizes.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 11d

Whoa! I’ve never seen that guy but wow! Yes!

Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 11d

Holy crap!!!! That’s it!!!! THANK YOU

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 11d

So far I agree that he resembles all the people y’all have suggested. But I’ve never seen any of those people so I don’t think that’s who I’m thinking of…

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 11d

My mom just showed me this photo of my great grandfather and he reminds me of someone (like a celebrity?) but I can’t place who and it’s driving me nuts. Help!

Old photo of a white man in an old fashioned suit with a tie

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 13d

According to USGS PAGER, more than a million people may have experienced moderate, strong, or very strong shaking and 10 million more may have experienced light or weak shaking. Some damage is possible.

earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

Estimated fatalities and estimated economic

Chart showing the level of modified Micali intensity, earthquake, shaking and how many people may have experienced each.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 13d

M 6.2 - 24 km ENE of Mene Grande, Venezuela

earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

Earthquake location is marked by star and the different colors indicate the different levels of shaking

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 14d

Don’t be scared, be prepared! www.earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/

Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety

Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety Seven Steps Flyers(available in 16 languages) The Earthquake Country Alliance has worked with experts in earthquake science, preparedness, and mitigation to develo...

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 14d

He wasn’t wrong.

Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 14d

“There is no such thing as a natural disaster, just natural hazards that impact vulnerable communities and infrastructure,” Bohon said. “We can't stop natural hazards, but we can [decrease our vulnerability] reducing the possibility of a disaster." www.desertsun.com/story/news/n...

How damaging can an earthquake near me be? Map shows threat level across California

The highest hazard areas are near major, active faults. But strong and damaging shaking is "possible anywhere in California."

www.desertsun.com

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 15d

I’m dying!!!

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 15d

Twin 2: Mom, Wednesday is “dress up as your future career” day and I want to be a psychologist. What do I wear?

Me: Ummm, slacks and a button down?

Twin 2:

a man in a striped shirt and tie is making a funny face and saying `` omg , the horror ! ''

ALT: a man in a striped shirt and tie is making a funny face and saying `` omg , the horror ! ''

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 15d

And it was close to a major fault system.

Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 15d

Nope. Just a run of the mill quake. BUT it was beneath an urban area in the middle of the night so a million people felt it.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 15d

And just to be clear, this is an aftershock forecast for the M4.3 earthquake near Berkeley on Sept. 22.

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Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social · 15d

Remember, earthquake forecasts change with time. The updated USGS forecast for the next week as of 3:30 pm PDT is
🔹 13% chance of M3+ aftershocks
🔹2% chance of M4+ aftershocks
🔹1 in 100 chance (0.8%) that this quake becomes a foreshock to a larger earthquake

earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

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California Geological Survey @cageosurvey.bsky.social · 16d

California Weekly Earthquake Report

Between September 15 (12:00 AM PST) & September 21 (11:59 PM) there were 43 earthquakes in CA of magnitude 2.0 or larger.

-41 quakes between M2.0 - 2.9
-2 quakes between M3.0 - 3.9

The largest was a magnitude 3.3 earthquake near Clayton.

Infographic with a bar graphic showing the number of earthquakes in California greater than a M2 that have occurred in the last week. Quake locations are marked by red dots on a map of California.

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