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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Aug 26

📣 SAVE THE DATE
Mark your calendars for the SZ4D Science Community Meeting in Long Beach, CA, April 20-22, 2026, preceded by an early career event. Full program, registration, travel grant applications available in the Fall. Open to all. More info -> www.sz4d.org/events/2026-...

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Aug 22

Join us on August 29th for a two-part panel featuring early career researchers who participated in the US & Chile Exchange Program. Hear about what they did, what they learned, and how it impacted their careers!

Click below to register and submit a question to the panelists:

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Jun 4

📣 Calling Students and Early Career Scientists!

The application portal for the 2026 US & Chile Exchange Program is now live on our website! Apply by October 1, 2025 for the opportunity to conduct a research project in the US or Chile.

For more details and to apply, visit bit.ly/3ZPzH5c

a flyer advertising the Us & Chile Exchange Program. The background depicts a plane flying over a mountain range. The text reads: "US & Chile Exchange Program: To foster international collaboration and provide critical research opportunities for students and early career scientists. Application deadline: October 1, 2025."

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Jun 30

Don't miss out on this opportunity!

SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Jun 2

📣 Call for Proposals: SZ4D Mini-Workshops at AGU 2025
Are you interested in hosting a science-focused mini-workshop aligned with SZ4D’s goals? We’re accepting proposals for workshops to be held on the Sunday before AGU in New Orleans
More info: www.sz4d.org/sz4d-at-agu
Proposal Deadline: August 10

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Dr. Jennifer Wade @volcanojw.bsky.social · Jun 9

US Earth Scientists: We know you have questions, come get them answered directly from NSF/EAR POs! Tuesday, June 17, 2p Eastern. Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-d...

NSF Division of Earth Sciences Informational Webinar

www.nsf.gov

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Jun 4

📣 Calling Students and Early Career Scientists!

The application portal for the 2026 US & Chile Exchange Program is now live on our website! Apply by October 1, 2025 for the opportunity to conduct a research project in the US or Chile.

For more details and to apply, visit bit.ly/3ZPzH5c

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Jun 2

📣 Call for Proposals: SZ4D Mini-Workshops at AGU 2025
Are you interested in hosting a science-focused mini-workshop aligned with SZ4D’s goals? We’re accepting proposals for workshops to be held on the Sunday before AGU in New Orleans
More info: www.sz4d.org/sz4d-at-agu
Proposal Deadline: August 10

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · May 21

Want to shape the future of multi-hazard research? SZ4D is seeking volunteers for 2025–26 committee service. From instrumentation to community engagement, from modeling to field science, there’s a role for everyone. Assignments made summer 2025 -> volunteer now or suggest a colleague! bit.ly/3SK9pMW

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Subduction Zones 4 Graduates (SZ4Grads) @sz4grads.bsky.social · May 20

Join the SZ4Grads Writing Group this June!
Open to all graduate students & early career researchers for dedicated writing time, check-ins & feedback, & multilingual support with live translated captions.
Attend one or all sessions — your choice!
Registration is now open: tinyurl.com/SZ4GradsWrite

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Apr 1

📢 Announcing the 2026 US & Chile Exchange Program 📢

Register now to host a student or early career researcher for a month-long visit at your lab or institution. Registration is open now through June 1st and takes under 10 minutes.

For more details and to register, visit bit.ly/43CEd9e

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Mar 31

Check out the Eos article summarizing key outcomes and forward directions from #SZ4D co-sponsored mantle supply workshop
more information about the workshop on our website: www.sz4d.org/events/works...

Eos @eos.org · Mar 25

To better understand mantle magma supplies deep beneath volcanoes, scientists must catalyze research progress to address grand challenges, write @magmatist.bsky.social, @compucian.bsky.social, + colleagues from @whoi.edu and @carnegiescience.bsky.social. cc @sz4d.bsky.social
eos.org/science-upda...

The Deep Frontier of Mantle Magma Supply - Eos

Compared with crustal magma systems, little is known about the deep sources of volcanic supply chains. Interdisciplinary efforts can help answer key questions about how magma migrates from the mantle.

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Seismological Society of America @seismosocam.bsky.social · Mar 20

📢CALL FOR PAPERS📢

#BSSA is soliciting manuscripts for a Special Issue on Advancing Physics-Based Ground-Motion Simulations for Seismic Hazard Applications 🫨 ⚒️

Deadline for Submission: 1 December 2025

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BSSA Call for Papers | Seismological Society of America

Special Issue on Advancing Physics-Based Ground-Motion Simulations for Seismic Hazard Applications Catalyzed by the successful SSA conference “Future Directions: Physics-based ground-motion modeling” held in Vancouver (10-13 October 2023), the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA) is soliciting papers for a special issue on Advancing Physics-Based Ground-Motion Simulations for Seismic Hazard Applications. Physics-based numerical

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

🌍 The Earth and space science community thrives on connections! These connections form in the lab, in the field, and through public action, pushing the boundaries of what we know and what’s possible.

👉 We invite you to propose a session and be part of the conversation at AGU25: buff.ly/IvSyjLF

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Mar 21

The SZ4D newsletter is here! Read how SZ4D scientists are advancing subduction zone research
🚀 SZNet Chile Field Trip, IMPACTS, workshop & exchange program
🔍 Dive into fault zone structure research
🖇️ Join the network of +180 scientists now
🔬A Science Hub for research & collaboration
🔗 bit.ly/41QMhAJ

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Feb 25

📣 Introducing the SZ4D SCIENCE HUB - a dynamic platform designed to showcase research, foster engagement, and inspire collaboration within the SZ4D community & beyond. Looking for cutting-edge science, potential partners, or inspiration? Explore now
🌟 We invite contributions
🔗 bit.ly/sz4d-science

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AGU (American Geophysical Union) @agu.org · Feb 24

🌊 Save the date! The Ocean Sciences Meeting (OSM) is coming to Glasgow, Scotland, 22-27 Feb 2026—the first OSM outside the U.S.!

🌍 Join scientists, students, journalists and more to grow our global ocean community, foster partnerships and build a sustainable future.

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Feb 24

🌎 The SZ4D Scientist Matchmaking Survey keeps growing!
170+ researchers have joined the platform to advance subduction zone science. Join now & connect with collaborators worldwide.
Fill out the survey & start exploring: bit.ly/3PsKmMJ
Encuesta en español: bit.ly/3POHpWZ

SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Feb 20

🌊 the @nationalacademies.org OCE Decadal report highlights the need for stronger U.S. investment in ocean research. Urgent 'Ocean Science Research Portfolio' recommendations is Extreme Events, including EQs, Volcanism, Submarine landslides, Seabed instability, and Tsunamis www.nap.edu/catalog/27846

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Feb 6

@sz4grads.bsky.social 👀

SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Jan 24

The SZ4D Scientist Matchmaking Survey brings researchers together to advance subduction zone science. 150+ participants from across the globe are already part of this growing community! Join the platform now & connect w/ collaborators worldwide: bit.ly/3PsKmMJ
la encuesta en español: bit.ly/3POHpWZ

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Jan 21

📢Exciting news! SZ4D has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SERNAGEOMIN to advance long-term research on geological hazards, strengthening prevention and risk mitigation for communities. Stay tuned for more details in our March e-newsletter!🏔️🗻🌋🤝
📷 Manuel Vega (SERNAGEOMING)

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Nov 25

🌟@agu.org Fall Meeting go-ers, mark your calendars! Enjoy an evening filled with activities designed to help you share your science, spark conversations, meet your peers - participate in our poster bingo organized by @sz4grads.bsky.social -> register your poster: www.sz4d.org/events/sz4d-...

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INSTAAR 🏳️‍🌈 @instaar.bsky.social · Nov 22

🌎 Are you an early career researcher keen on Earth surface processes? Want to learn about numerical modeling & software development?

Apply for the *free* @csdms.bsky.social ESPIn immersive training experience May 5-12, 2025 in Boulder Colorado. Apply starting 02 Dec buff.ly/40Uefwu

Participants for the 6-day immersive Earth Surface Processes Institute (ESPIn) in Boulder Colorado, 2024

Participants and instructors for the 6-day immersive Earth Surface Processes Institute (ESPIn) in Boulder Colorado, 2024

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SZ4D @sz4d.bsky.social · Nov 22

Joining the fun under a blue sky! 🌟 Follow SZ4D for updates, events, ways to engage, and all things subduction zone science. Let’s connect!

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