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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 16h

No single map of sediment thickness across the conterminous U.S. existed that used a consistent method — until this new one based on Transportable Array seismic data.

Read about it ➡️ https://loom.ly/SsUA4lo

A new map charts sediment thickness across the continental US | EarthScope Consortium

No single map of sediment thickness across the conterminous U.S. existed that used a consistent method — until this new one based on Transportable Array seismic data.

www.earthscope.org

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 1d

This simple model illustrates how resonance can sometimes cause buildings of certain heights to see the most damage during an earthquake.

Classroom resources ➡️ https://loom.ly/w0ghACs

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 2d

Here's the NOAA Space Weather page with the map details
www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/geo...

Geoelectric Field Models (US Canada 1D & 3D EMTF CONUS) | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

www.swpc.noaa.gov

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 2d

Magnetotellurics (MT) measure the conductivity (or resistivity) of the Earth. Earth’s magnetic field induces electric currents in the Earth. The strength of this induced signal depends on the conductivity of the materials below the surface.

Learn more about MT ⬇️
https://loom.ly/QoServY

Current map of the United States Geoelectric Field Model, with brighter blue colors along the eastern seaborn and darker blue colors along the West Coast

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Eos @eos.org · 6d

Seismic data from the #NASA #InSight mission reveal a solid inner core at the center of Mars.

eos.org/articles/sci...

Scientists May Have Finally Detected a Solid Inner Core on Mars - Eos

Seismic clues from NASA’s InSight mission suggest that Mars hides a solid inner core, and raise new questions about why the planet’s magnetic field disappeared.

eos.org

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 6d

WEBINAR RECORDING

Ionospheric anomaly detection and source geolocation over open ocean with GNSS remote sensing

Presented by Fiona Luhrmann (Oregon State University)

📽️ https://youtu.be/4EkmnfesIDM

Video thumbnail depicted schematic of GNSS satellites measuring ionospheric disturbances caused by an earthquake

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 6d

EarthScope is excited to be undertaking operations of the NSF National Geophysical Facility, as of October 1. Curious what this means in terms of geophysical research and education support? Check out these helpful FAQs.
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https://ngf.earthscope.org/

Graphic with text "Powering geophysics, empowering a resilient society" with the NSF and National Geophysical Facility logos over a red to purple landscape gradient

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 7d

EarthScope is hiring a Global Networks Program Manager (remote, US) to lead facility scope of the Global Seismographic Network and NASA Global GNSS Network, both crucial tools for worldwide geophysical monitoring.

Learn more & apply ➡️ https://www.earthscope.org/careers/

Promotional graphic with text 'We’re Hiring!' and 'earthscope.org/careers.' The background shows a geodetic GNSS antenna in the foreground and a large radio telescope in the distance.

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 7d

Don't forget to register and join us for our first EarthScope Webinar of the fall tomorrow!

earthscope-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 13d

EarthScope Webinars have returned! Please join for our upcoming Webinar on Thursday, October 2 at 12 pm MT.

Ionospheric anomaly detection and source geolocation over open ocean with GNSS remote sensing

Presenter: Fiona Luhrmann (Oregon State University)

Register ➡️ https://loom.ly/nsdgPbU

Graphic advertising upcoming webinar on October 2

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Prof. Diego Melgar @diegosismologo.bsky.social · 7d

On July 29, 2025 a Mw 8.8 earthquake off Kamchatka launched a Pacific-wide tsunami, right as the SWOT satellite flew south-to-north taking altimetry measurements of the wave train. In our new preprint, we pair SWOT with nearby DART buoys to capture the tsunami’s propagation and its source

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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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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 8d

As the NSF GAGE and SAGE facilities come to a close, we thank the NSF for its sustained investment and our community for advancing geophysical research and education. EarthScope is honored to serve as operator of the new NSF National Geophysical Facility, ushering in the next era of geophysics.

Infographic titled "Celebrating the Impact of NSF’s GAGE and SAGE Facilities (2018–2025)." Lists: 551 experiments, 31,942 unique datasets, 12,643 peer-reviewed publications, 14,001 unique authors, and 448,729 citations. Each statistic is paired with a simple icon. Background shows a shaded relief map with a red-to-purple gradient border at top and bottom.

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 9d

Each arrow on this map is a GPS velocity vector showing how the ground is moving relative to interior eastern North America. The arrow’s length tells us the speed (longer means faster), and its direction shows where the ground is moving, revealing how tectonic forces are shaping the western US.

Map of the western U.S. with arrows showing GPS stations’ ground motion—arrow length is speed, direction shows movement.

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 12d

Each summer, EarthScope welcomes a new cohort of students into immersive internships. Summer 2025 marked one of the largest cohorts yet, with 33 interns placed at universities, research institutions, and national laboratories across the United States.

Read more ⬇️
https://loom.ly/W8I8nT0

Group photo of 2025 summer interns. Students are in three rows, some kneel on the ground in front, and then students stand in two rows. The photo is outdoors on a campus area.

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 13d

EarthScope Webinars have returned! Please join for our upcoming Webinar on Thursday, October 2 at 12 pm MT.

Ionospheric anomaly detection and source geolocation over open ocean with GNSS remote sensing

Presenter: Fiona Luhrmann (Oregon State University)

Register ➡️ https://loom.ly/nsdgPbU

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 14d

A simple tabletop "earthquake machine" can illustrate the seismic cycle — and help us see why earthquakes are cyclical, but not predictable.

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 15d

The NSF GAGE Facility helps monitor permanent GNSS stations that comprise the NASA Global GNSS Network (GGN). Data from these stations are used to produce highly accurate products that are essential for Earth science research, multidisciplinary applications, and education.

https://loom.ly/aZPV4w0

Split image with a GNSS antenna on a tropical island with the ocean in the background next to a world map showing station locations in the NASA GGN.

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 16d

Watch the full video "The Underground Secrets of Clean Energy (Explained by Geophysics)"
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The Underground Secrets of Clean Energy (Explained by Geophysics)

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 16d

Geophysicists have a suite of tools that help us "see" underground, like magnetotellurics. We can use these tools to locate critical energy sources deep underground and keep those systems safe to protect the planet while we transition to smarter solutions.

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

At 2:56 AM a magnitude 4.3 earthquake occurred near Berkeley, CA. The earthquake location is close to the Hayward fault. This earthquake generated light shaking across the Bay Area. The CGS continues to monitor the situation. www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs

Map of the San Francisco Bay area that shows the locations of strong motion stations which are marked by triangles. The colors on the map represent different levels of shaking with purples being weak shaking, blues being light shaking and green being moderate shaking.

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 19d

Large aftershocks continue along the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, including a magnitude 7.8 event on September 18. This aftershock surpasses the magnitude 7.4 quake on September 13, making it the largest since the July 29 M8.8 mainshock.

Access event data: https://loom.ly/JLL6Kuc

A global station map showing seismic wave arrival times for the September 18, 2025, magnitude 7.8 earthquake off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. The earthquake epicenter is marked with a black star near Kamchatka, and red triangles indicate seismic stations worldwide. Concentric circles radiate outward from the epicenter, labeled with travel times in minutes.

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · 21d

A new in commentary in Perspectives gives an overview of the 2025 NSF GAGE/SAGE Community Science Workshop, which took place from May 18–21 in Bloomington, Minnesota.

🔗 Learn more about this exciting event: buff.ly/8dzSmNz

#AG#AGUPubsa#Earthscopeo#CommunitySciencee#GeophysicsT#STEMp#OpenAccess

New in Perspectives: NSF GAGE/SAGE Community Science Workshop: Advancing Geophysical Research Through Collaboration by Haberli et al. 2025

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 20d

Thank you to everyone who joined our Geoscience Career Panel with @cascadiaeqs.bsky.social yesterday! If you missed the live event, or would like to revisit the discussion, the recording is now available.

youtu.be/EZZCKhkIpd4

Explore Your Future: Geoscience Career Panel

YouTube video by EarthScope Consortium Presentations

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 21d

In June 2024, EarthScope Consortium submitted a proposal to the National Science Foundation to operate the National Geophysical Facility (NGF). We are thrilled to announce that EarthScope has been selected as the operator of NSF NGF.

➡️ https://loom.ly/gfaXxQ8

Graphic announcing EarthScope Consortium as operator of the NSF National Geophysical Facility

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EarthScope Consortium @earthscope.org · 22d

Recent Earthquake Teachable Moment for the magnitude 7.4 earthquake near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Teachable Moment presentations capture the opportunity to bring knowledge, insight, and critical thinking to the classroom following a newsworthy earthquake.

➡️ https://loom.ly/6Dv85wg

Teachable Moment slide showing foreshock and mainshock and aftershock sequence off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula

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