Podcasts about Seismology

scientific study of earthquakes and propagation of elastic waves through a planet

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Geology Bites By Oliver Strimpel
Folarin Kolawole on Continental Rifting

Geology Bites By Oliver Strimpel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 29:44


From East Africa to southwest USA, many regions of the Earth's continental lithosphere are rifting. We see evidence of past rifting along the passive margins of continents that were once contiguous but are now separated by wide oceans. How does something as apparently solid and durable as a continent break apart?In the podcast, Folarin Kolawole describes the various phases of rifting, from initial widespread normal faulting to the localization of stretching along a rift axis, followed by rapid extension and eventual breakup and formation of oceanic lithosphere.Kolawole is especially interested in the early stages of rifting, and in his research he uses field observation, seismic imaging, and mechanical study of rocks. He is Assistant Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seismology, Geology, and Tectonophysics at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University.

Science Friday
The Leap: The Volcano Whisperer

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 28:26


As a teenager living in St. Vincent, Richie Robertson saw first-hand what a volcanic eruption did to life on the island. Forty years later, he was the scientist the community turned to when the same volcano roared back to life. Richie's colleague, Stacey Edwards of the UWI Seismic Research Centre, explains how Richie earned the trust of the community, and why it was important to have a Vincentian leading the way in a crisis.Guests: Dr. Richard Robertson, geologist at the UWI Seismic Research Centre Stacey Edwards, education & outreach manager at the UWI Seismic Research Centre“The Leap” is a 10-episode audio series that profiles scientists willing to take big risks to push the boundaries of discovery. It premieres on Science Friday's podcast feed every Monday until July 21. “The Leap” is a production of the Hypothesis Fund, brought to you in partnership with Science Friday.Transcript will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
Kosmos 482: The Soviet-era Venus probe that fell to Earth

Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 52:29


This week on Planetary Radio, we explore the decades-long journey of Kosmos 482, a Soviet-era Venus probe that spent 53 years orbiting Earth before its dramatic return on May 10, 2025. Ben Fernando, a postdoctoral researcher in seismology and planetary science at Johns Hopkins University, joins us to explain the history of Kosmos 482 and how seismology and acoustic sensors are helping scientists detect and locate objects impacting Earth. Then Bruce Betts, our chief scientist, joins us for What's Up, where we look back at the largest human-made objects ever to crash back to Earth. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-kosmos-482See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Lunar Water Disparities Explored, Asteroid 2024 YR4's Moonbound Journey

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 26:21


(00:00:00) Lunar Water Disparities Explored, Asteroid 2024 YR4's Moonbound Journey (00:00:46) Lunar Water Differences (00:03:47) Asteroid 2024 YR4: From Earth Threat to Lunar Target (00:06:33) Singing Stars and Galactic History (00:18:56) The Science Report (00:25:11) Show Wrap SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 45The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastUncovering Lunar Water Discrepancies, Asteroid 2024 YR4's Moon Targeting, and Stellar Seismology InsightsIn this episode of SpaceTime, we delve into the intriguing findings from China's Chang'e 6 sample return mission, which reveal that the Moon's far side is significantly drier than its near side. This discovery sheds light on the geochemical differences between the two hemispheres and offers fresh perspectives on lunar evolution and the implications for the Moon's origin.Asteroid 2024 YR4: From Earth Threat to Lunar TargetNext, we track the journey of asteroid 2024 YR4, which initially garnered attention as a potential Earth impactor. However, new observations indicate that this 60-meter-wide asteroid is now on a collision course with the Moon, raising the likelihood of an impact to 3.5%. We discuss its unique characteristics and the ongoing studies aimed at understanding its origins and physical properties.Singing Stars and Galactic HistoryAdditionally, we explore how stellar seismology is revealing the evolutionary history of stars in the open cluster Messier 67. By analyzing the oscillations of these stars, astronomers can map the history of the Milky Way and gain insights into stellar evolution. This innovative approach provides a deeper understanding of the life cycles of stars and their contributions to galactic archaeology.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 45 for broadcast on 14 April 202500:49 Findings from Chang'e 6 about lunar water distribution06:30 Implications for lunar evolution and origin theories12:15 Asteroid 2024 YR4's trajectory and characteristics18:00 Transition from Earth impactor to Moon target22:45 Stellar seismology insights from Messier 6727:00 Summary of recent astronomical discoveries30:15 Science report: Genetic engineering and the dire wolfwww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

JimJim's Reinvention Revolution Podcast
JJRR 121 How Seismology is Decentralized - Citizen Science & Spirituality - Podfest Asia returns to Manila April 1 - with Branden Christensen

JimJim's Reinvention Revolution Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 61:13


#raspberryshake #seismology #citizenscience # jimjimsreinventionrevolution Branden Christensen is a scientist, community builder and spiritual searcher who's decentralizing seismology and enabling citizen scientists, hobbyists and professionals around the world.  Listen to JJRR 121 as Branden shares how a kid from NYC dropped into Ecuador, fell in love with the latino lifestyle, and dove into entrepreneurship.  Passing on traditional corporate opportunities, Branden, now CEO of Raspberry Shake, is bringing the joy of science and technology to all seismology enthusiasts: offering low cost seismographs built on the Raspberry PI computer platform.      https://raspberryshake.org/ https://shop.raspberryshake.org/ https://discord.com/invite/55wdKQ6EtP https://podfestexpo.com/podfest-asia/  https://magicmind.superfiliate.com/JIMCIRILLO https://ko-fi.com/jimjim99 jimjim99 | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree 05:30s Branden, dialing in live from Costa Rica 06:08s Raspberry Shake, a decentralized seismology network 10:14s Geophone, a seismic sensor 11:50s How to know that you're sensing earthquakes and not other motion 16:20s Raspberry Pi – a low cost computer / sensing development platform for students and hobbyists 18:12s Integrating Rasberry Pi into real industrial / production applications 21:25s Citizen Science unleashed and decentralized through Raspberry Shake 27:57s The Raspberry Shake business model: Hobbyists, Professionals and Students 31:54s Creating granularity and opening new markets / science communities 34:02s Dropping into Ecuador for a research conference while at University 39:33s Finding a business opportunity in Panama vs the Corporate World 43:02s Not motived by money early in career, valuing freedom 45:58s The only thing you can depend on in life is change: taking the spiritual path 48:21s  Moving from struggle mindset to abundance mindset, opening up to mystery 51:44s Fear vs Curiosity 53:26s Full realization that belief that you're the best is BS! 57:26s Urgency is with AI – not from fear but from curiosity and opportunity Enjoy the episode? Share with friends!  Subscribe in Spotify, Apple or Google Podcasts! https://www.jimjimsreinventionrevolution.com/resources jimjim99 | Twitter, Instagram, Spotify, Facebook | Linktree https://ko-fi.com/jimjim99

3 Things
The Catch Up: 21 February

3 Things

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 3:35


This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 21st of February and here are the headlines.In a major news from the capital, first-time MLA Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi's new Chief Minister on Thursday, along with her Council of Ministers, at a grand ceremony held at Ramlila Maidan. This marks the Bharatiya Janata Party's return to power in the capital after a gap of 27 years. Besides Gupta, six newly elected MLAs were also administered the oath as ministers. The event witnessed the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior BJP leaders, and allies from the NDA. The newly formed Council of Ministers, under Gupta's leadership, is held its first meeting at the Delhi Secretariat. Among the key proposals that were discussed is the implementation of the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna, which will provide eligible women with a monthly allowance of ₹2,500.In another major development this week, the Supreme Court granted podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia interim protection from arrest over alleged objectionable comments on his YouTube show, "India's Got Latent." However, the court condemned his language, describing it as perverse and shameful. Justice Surya Kant criticized Allahbadia's choice of words, saying they would embarrass parents, brothers, sisters, and society at large. He expressed disgust, asking what other standard of obscenity would apply in this country. Allahbadia's lawyer was reprimanded for defending the program's language, while the court made strong remarks on the perverted content.Moving on to another major story, with many Nepali students who were asked to leave the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University campus in the aftermath of the suicide of an engineering student yet to return to their hostels. The Indian Express has learnt that senior Nepal embassy officials have raised concerns over their safety and security. Two senior officials from the Nepal embassy in Delhi are in Bhubaneswar to hold discussions with Odisha government representatives over the death of a 20-year-old engineering student at Odisha's KIIT and the safety of protesting Nepali students. Lamsal, who is from Nepal's Kathmandu, died on campus Sunday evening, sparking a standoff between Nepali students and the university administration.In another news that made headlines this week, the National Capital Region woke up to a 4.0 earthquake. The National Centre for Seismology stated that strong tremors were felt in Delhi and its surrounding areas early morning with the epicenter being the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan. According to the NCS, the earthquake originated just 5 km below the Earth's surface, which tends to cause more damage than tremors originating deep below the surface.On the global front, amid US President Donald Trump's onslaught on illegal immigration, several deportees, including Indians, have been sent to a hotel in Panama, where they are being held till they can be repatriated to their origin countries. As many as 299 migrants, belonging to countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, and Iran, among others, were sent to Panama last week. Some of these have been shifted to a remote facility near the Darien jungle. The Indian Embassy in Panama, Nicaragua, Costa Rica said on Thursday that they have gained “consular access” to the group of Indians sent to Panama.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express

MarketBuzz
1424: Marketbuzz Podcast with Kanishka Sarkar: Market volatility likely to continue, BHEL, Zydus Lifesciences in focus

MarketBuzz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 6:01


Welcome to CNBC-TV18's Marketbuzz Podcast. Here are top developments from around the world ahead of the trading session of February 17 -An earthquake of 4.0 magnitude rocked parts of Delhi-NCR early this morning. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The earthquake has its epicentre in New Delhi. It struck at a depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am, according to the National Center for Seismology. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted about the tremors felt in Delhi and nearby areas. He urged everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions, and that people must stay alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation. -Coming back to markets, on Friday, the Indian equity market fell for the eighth straight day, marking its first such decline in two years. This downturn was driven by persistent foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows and growing concerns over potential retaliatory tariffs from the United States. After reaching a record high of ₹478 lakh crore in September 2024, the combined market valuation has declined by nearly ₹80 lakh crore over the past four and a half months. -With the earnings season now behind us, investor focus will shift to trends in FII flows and currency movements for further cues. Additionally, speculation regarding US tariffs and their impact on global trade will remain a key factor to watch. -Vinod Nair of Geojit Financial Services expects volatility to stay elevated until there is clarity on tariffs and a recovery in corporate earnings. -This morning, the GIFTNifty was lower, trading at a discount of nearly 40 pts from Nifty Futures Friday close, indicating a start in the red for the Indian market. -Stocks to watch: BHEL, Alembic Pharma, Zydus Lifesciences, Aditya Birla Fashion, Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Wipro -Looking at global cues, Asian stocks struggled for direction this morning as traders navigate increasing tensions between the US and European Union and looming central bank monetary policy decisions. -Australian shares dipped while Japan swung between gains and losses. Futures in Hong Kong also pointed to an early drop. The dollar was little changed. Treasury futures dipped with cash trading closed globally due to Presidents' Day in the US. -Investors will also be looking to China stocks after a gauge of US-listed mainland shares climbed 2.3% on Friday amid a euphoria over artificial intelligence companies. A potential meeting this week between President Xi Jinping and e-commerce icon Jack Ma could be the next catalyst to extend the rally in China's stocks. -In commodities, oil extended its loss to a fourth day. Oil fell Friday as concerns of ample supply and Trump's tariffs hurting demand overshadow US threats to Iranian crude exports. Gold was steady. Tune in to the Marketbuzz Podcast for more cues

Andie Summers Show Podcast
Minute To Win It: Seismology Refers To The Study Of What?

Andie Summers Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 3:54


Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto
Seismic event causes tremors in Cape

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 4:47


John Maytham speaks to Dr Eldridge Kgaswane, Chief Scientist of Seismology at Council for Geoscience, about a seismic event that caused tremors in the Cape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Science Show -  Separate stories podcast
What is that strong signal from the north?

The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 6:12


A mystery baffled seismologists for a year. It has now been solved.

AWESOME ASTRONOMY
Gaining InSight

AWESOME ASTRONOMY

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 78:33


Meet Dr Anna Horleston from Bristol University. NASA's InSight lander was active on Mars from November 2018 to December 2022 – a total of 1446 sols (Martian days). InSight carried a suite of geophysical instruments designed to help us understand the interior structure of the red planet. The primary instrument was a seismometer – the first seismometer to be deployed to the surface of Mars – and my job was to analyse the seismic data, to find Marsquakes (like earthquakes but on Mars), and to figure out what was causing them. I'll take you through the highs and lows of working on an active NASA mission, the real meaning of “remote working”, and show you some of the amazing results from the mission.

ResearchPod
Cabot Conversations: Earthquakes and the environment

ResearchPod

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 69:36


Cabot Institute for the Environment experts Dr Daniel Haines and Dr Max Werner discuss Earthquakes and the Environment. Contemporary digital illustrator Parys Gardener creates an artistic interpretation of the conversation.

BBC Inside Science
Taylor Swift Seismology

BBC Inside Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 28:24


Taylor Swift fans danced so hard they made the ground shake at her recent Edinburgh gig so this week we're meeting Earth Scientists Emma Greenough and James Panton to measure the Cardiff show - and explain some Swiftie Seismology. We're joined by the BBC's disinformation and social media correspondent Marianna Spring and Cardiff University's Professor Martin Innes to talk the science of tracking election disinformation on social media. What's in the election manifestos? BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains all. And Marnie dashes to Kew Gardens to meet horticulturalist Solene Dequiret, hoping to be in time to see two very foul-smelling plants in very rare bloom. Nose pegs at the ready...Presenter: Marnie Chesterton Producers: Gerry Holt, Katie Tomsett & Ella Hubber Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

Space Nuts
#433: Marsquakes Surge & Parker Probe's Record Speed

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 33:43


Marsquakes, Parker Solar Probe, and Ancient SupernovaJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest cosmic discoveries and delve into the history of the universe.Episode Highlights:Marsquakes Unveiled: Discover the unexpected frequency of Marsquakes, thanks to data from the now-retired InSight mission. Fred explains how these findings are reshaping our understanding of Martian geology and the impact rates on the Red Planet.- Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking Speed: The Parker Solar Probe has set a new speed record as it skims the sun at an astonishing pace. Learn about the spacecraft's incredible journey and its upcoming close passes.- Ancient Supernova of 1181: Uncover the mysteries of a supernova first observed in 1181. Fred discusses recent discoveries and what they reveal about this rare cosmic event, including the collision of two white dwarf stars.Don't forget to send us your questions via our website... spacenuts.io.Support Space Nuts and join us on this interstellar journey by visiting our website support page. Your contributions help us continue our mission to explore the wonders of the universe.Clear skies and boundless exploration await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.For an extra special deal from our sponsor, Malwarebytes - cyber security for everyone, visit www.bitesz.com/malwarebytes ....but be quick. For a  very limited time you get 50% off. You really don't want to miss this. It's one we use to protect all our devices and swear by. It just works!

The Science Show -  Separate stories podcast
Strange Frontiers 08 | One of the world's quietest places listening to Earth's mysterious rumbles

The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 27:27


The Black Forest Observatory in Germany listens to the gentlest rumbles of the Earth - and unravels mysteries in these signals.

Tiny Matters
From volcanoes and Swiftquakes to buzzing bees: How scientists use sound to understand our environment

Tiny Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 32:27 Transcription Available


Send us a Text Message.At the end of 2016, a pilot reported that a volcano in Alaska called Bogoslof was erupting. Bogoslof had been quiet for 24 years, and there wasn't any equipment on it that scientists could use to track its eruptions. But over the next 8 months, scientists were able to track at least 70 eruptions from Bogoslof, and they did so using something you might not expect: sound.In this episode of Tiny Matters, we'll cover what sound can tell us about events as big as volcanoes and ‘Swiftquakes' and as small as the insect world, where researchers are using AI to track different insect species, leading to important discoveries that could help not just public health but agriculture and climate policy.Email us your science stories/factoids/news that you want to share at tinymatters@acs.org for a chance to be featured on Tiny Show and Tell Us!Tiny Matters has a YouTube channel! Full-length audio episodes can be found here. And to see video of Sam, Deboki, and episode guests, check out Tiny Matters YouTube shorts here. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories are here and here. Pick up a Tiny Matters mug here! All Tiny Matters transcripts are available here.

Space Nuts
#396: Cosmic Riddles & Martian Quakes: Unpacking the Universe's Expansion & Insight's Seismic Secrets

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 20:09


Prepare to dive into the cosmic unknown with this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where your hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle the enigmatic questions that baffle even the most seasoned space enthusiasts.First up, Nate challenges us with a classic conundrum: If the universe is expanding, what is it expanding into? Fred sheds light on this perplexing query with a blend of cosmological insights and geometrical possibilities, leaving us to ponder the very fabric of reality and the potential of unseen dimensions.Next, Lee from Sweden seeks to understand the inner workings of Mars through the eyes of the InSight mission. How can a single point of reference on the Red Planet reveal so much about its interior and the impact of distant meteorites? The answer lies in the ingenious science of seismic waves, which our hosts promise to explore further—homework for the curious minds!Finally, Wayne, a longtime supporter, wonders about the gravitational waves generated by supernovae and whether LIGO can detect them. Fred navigates through the explosive symmetries of supernovae and the peculiarities of neutron star mountains, offering a glimpse into the cosmic ripples that traverse our universe.Packed with humor, profound insights, and the occasional canine interruption, this episode of Space Nuts is not just a journey through space but a testament to the boundless curiosity that drives us all. So, sit back, subscribe, and let Andrew and Fred guide you through the stars. And don't forget, your questions are the fuel for our cosmic explorations—keep them coming!For more interstellar adventures and the answers to your most intriguing space questions, subscribe to Space Nuts on your favorite podcast platform. Until our next galactic gathering, keep reaching for the stars!

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast
49: HE WILL ROCK YOU | Bernardo Carpio, the Lost Hero of the Tagalogs

The Gods Must Be Crazy: A Philippine Mythology Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 52:31


49: HE WILL ROCK  YOU | Bernardo Carpio, the Lost Hero of the Tagalogs In this seismic episode, we're cracking open the legend of Bernardo Carpio, the mythical giant (or man-sized hero, depending on who you ask) whose shrugs supposedly cause earthquakes. From his tangled roots in forbidden love to his epic showdowns, Carpio's story is more than just a tale – it's a tectonic narrative of resistance and resilience. But wait, it's not all about muscle, might, and mountain-sized struggles. Dive into the pre-colonial origins and find out how an alligator ties into this earth-shattering saga. We'll also explore how this hero's tale has morphed into a symbol of freedom against oppressors, from Spanish colonizers to modern-day challenges. Are we still waiting for Carpio to break free and usher in an era of justice? Or is he just a mythic reminder to keep fighting the good fight? Buckle up for a mythological adventure that's going to rock your world – hopefully only metaphorically. — The Gods Must Be Crazy is a podcast on Philippine Mythology hosted by friends Anama Dimapilis and Ice Lacsamana, avid mythology nerds and semi-professional gossips. Follow us over at @godsmustbecrazy.pod on Instagram and Facebook for more good stuff. We welcome any suggestions on future topics or episodes.  You can also join us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/thegodsmustbecrazypodcast. You can also find us on Youtube – Gods Must Be Crazy Podcast channel, where we post some of our episodes and interviews. For other inquiries, please email us at godsmustbecrazy.pod@gmail.com The intro and outro music is by Brian O'Reilly (@dendriform on Instagram). — References/Further Reading: Eugenio, Damiana (2002). Philippine Folk Literature: The Legends. University of the Philippines Press. pp. 4–5. ISBN 971-542-357-4. "Ang Alamat ni Bernardo Carpio: A Philippine Legendary Hero". The Katig Group. January 5, 2006. Retrieved January 13, 2007. "The Valley Fault System". Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. Archived from the original on March 7, 2007. Retrieved January 15, 2007. Ocampo, Ambeth (August 17, 2007). "Looking Back: Natural calamities". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 21, 2007. http://www.philippinestamps.net/RP2012-Carpio.htm --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/godsmustbecrazypod/message

Dave and Dujanovic
Constant earthquakes amid looming volcano eruption in Iceland 

Dave and Dujanovic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 10:08


Thousands of earthquakes in the last two weeks has the country of Iceland on edge as a volcanic eruption is anticipated. Jamie Farrell, Professor of Seismology at the University of Utah joins the show to discuss what is taking place in Iceland. 

Mornings with Simi
Using tree rings to understand earthquakes

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 9:04


Scientists have used tree ring dating to uncover evidence of a massive earthquake, possibly two in succession, occurring around 1,100 years ago in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest. Guest: Dr. Harold Tobin, Professor and Paros Endowed Chair in Seismology and Geohazards in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mornings with Simi
Full Show: Is this real life?, Focusing on Canadian issues & A trial the history books of Canada

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 55:34


Seg 1: A civil war has erupted in the field of consciousness research, with over 100 researchers signing a letter criticizing the popular integrated information theory (IIT) as pseudoscience. Guest: Dr. Philip Goff, Professor of Philosophy at Durham University and Host of the Podcast “MindChat” Seg 2: View From Victoria: Is there a way to make ‘question period' more effective? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: Restoring a focus on national interests may prevent Canada from becoming embroiled in international news stories in the future. Guest: David Polansky, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy and Political Theorist who writes on Geopolitics and the History of Political Thought Seg 4: Why are ride-hail drivers more likely to take risks on the road? A recent study investigated whether low income, inadequate rest, and few breaks contribute to unsafe behavior among drivers.  Guest: Alexandra Lefcoe, PhD Candidate in Management of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources at McMaster University Seg 5: The trial of Cameron Ortis, a former senior official in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police intelligence, is set to begin, marking a precedent in Canada's legal history. Guest: Dan Stanton, Director of the National Security Program at the University of Ottawa and Former Executive Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Seg 6: Scientists have used tree ring dating to uncover evidence of a massive earthquake, possibly two in succession, occurring around 1,100 years ago in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest. Guest: Dr. Harold Tobin, Professor and Paros Endowed Chair in Seismology and Geohazards in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Einstein A Go-Go
Huntington's disease, Earthquakes and Cardiovascular biomaterials

Einstein A Go-Go

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 48:58


Dr Shane is joined by EAGG regulars Dr Euan and Dr Jen. Alongside them this week are 3 amazing guests. Dr Daniel Heath Biomedical Engineering - University of Melbourne, shares updates regarding cardiovascular disease and manufacturing developments regarding biomaterials to support organ transplant.Tamrin Barta Provisional Psychologist and PhD Candidate Monash University, joins the team to discuss Huntington's disease. Adam Pascale Chief scientist in the seismology research center Melbourne, joins the team to share insight into Seismology, earthquakes, and related technologies.The team then share some science news relating to Chemical trails and bees, and tweaks being made to cut down the use of single use cutlery.

AWESOME ASTRONOMY
#134 - August 2023 Awesome Astronomy

AWESOME ASTRONOMY

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 81:50


This month we have a packed show, with stories about the European space agency launching a new space telescope to study The Dark Universe. India going to the moon with Chandrayaan-3, astereroid boulders, a key ingredient for life just 1 billion years into the Universe's history, measuring a crater with highway seismology, hot lava piles on the moon, and a farewell to Ariane 5. We discuss observing meteor showers in our monthly skyguide and we ask the important question- where would you let superman take you in the solar system?

Timesuck with Dan Cummins
346 - The 1980 Eruption of Mount St. Helens

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 158:18


On May 18, 1980, at 8:32 AM local time, a major explosive eruption took place at a volcano in southwest Washington State. After months of earthquakes and smaller eruptions, Mt. St. Helens exploded. Over 1,000 feet of mountain was gone in just a few moments. And 57 people quickly died as hot volcanic ash, mudslides, and a fast-moving, incredibly hot cloud of death and destruction tore through miles of forest.  Why didn't many of these people heed warnings that a deadly explosion was imminent? Today we look into what geothermal activity led up to this eruption, how various government agencies, private companies, and everyday people reacted to months of conflicting reports, how volcanos are formed, why the explode, and much more! Wet Hot Bad Magic Summer Camp tickets are ON SALE!  BadMagicMerch.com Get tour tickets at dancummins.tv Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SzBBr8L2E8sMerch: https://www.badmagicmerch.comDiscord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious private Facebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" in order to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on iTunes and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard?  Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcastSign up through Patreon and for $5 a month you get to listen to the Secret Suck, which will drop Thursdays at Noon, PST. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. You get to vote on two Monday topics each month via the app. And you get the download link for my new comedy album, Feel the Heat. Check the Patreon posts to find out how to download the new album and take advantage of other benefits

That's what I call Science!
Episode 190: Antarctica's Seismic Symphony

That's what I call Science!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 27:50


In this episode, Olly and new co-host Georgia venture to the southernmost continent and explore all things Antarctica with geophysicist Anya Reading. Anya takes us through her exciting career path and her current work using seismometers to discover what's going on underneath the ice sheet. We learn about Anya's recent trip to Antarctica and everything you might need to think of when going on such an adventure.Show theme music: Kevin MacLeodHost: Olly Dove (@littledove440)Co-Host: Georgia Stewart (@ggstew25)Production: Hannah Moore (HannahCMoore)Media & Promotion: Georgia Stewart (@ggstew25)

National Parks Traveler Podcast
National Parks Traveler Podcast | The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

National Parks Traveler Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 48:53


The US Geological Survey operates five different volcano observatories around the country. These observatories monitor real-time volcanic, hydrothermal, and earthquake activity in Alaska, the Cascade Mountains, California's Long Valley Caldera, Yellowstone National Park, and the State of Hawaii.    There are virtual partnerships between federal and state agencies, university-based researchers, and scientists. Their work involves monitoring, measuring, and analyzing data, all helping to increase our understanding of these powerful and fascinating geologic forces. This week Lynn Riddick catches up with Matt Patrick, a research geologist at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. He and his colleagues have seen quite a bit of awe-inspiring volcanic action recently, with eruptions from Mauna Loa and Kīlauea within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Nightlife
Journey to the centre of the Earth

Nightlife

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 50:45


Is it rock solid? Or is it boiling lava? It's time to find out what exactly is at the centre of the Earth.

Restitutio
473 What Is Earth Science? (Will Barlow)

Restitutio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 49:38


So far we've considered physics and biology in our exploration of scripture and science. Today we begin to consider how earth science and the bible fit together. This becomes particularly significant when considering interpretations for Noah's flood. We'll get to that next time. But, for today, our teacher will lay out the basics of geology and earth science to give us a good overview. He'll also cover radiometric dating, which has a bearing on how scientists determine the age of the earth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VzgrLAFXfg&embeds_euri=https%3A%2F%2Flhim.org%2F&feature=emb_imp_woyt See below for notes. —— Links —— We are doing follow-up discussions to these episodes on YouTube. Check them out! See other episodes in this Scripture and Science Class Check out Barlow's previous podcast episodes Learn more about and support the church Barlow and his team are starting in Louisville, KY, called Compass Christian Church Find more articles and audios by Barlow on his website: Study Driven Faith Support Restitutio by donating here Designate Restitutio as your charity of choice for Amazon purchases Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— Geology, Earth Science, and Atmospheric Science • Geology• Important cycles• Plate tectonics Geology • Types of rocks/rock cycle• Geological principles• Dating methods• Structure of the Earth What is Geology? Geology is the study of the Earth and the processes related to the Earth. • Geologists study rocks (and the rock cycle)• Subfields include atmospheric studies (meteorology), volcanology (studying volcanos), and mineralogy (study of minerals) Types of Rocks There are three major categories of rocks: • Sedimentary - formed by pressure acting on sediment• Igneous - formed by lava• Metamorphic - formed by extreme pressure and heat The Rock Cycle Since wind and water are constantly affecting change, there is a rock cycle. Geological Principles There are several main principles of geology: • Superposition• Cross-cutting relationships• Uniformitarianism Dating Methods There are major types of dating: • Absolute dating• Relative dating Absolute Dating Absolute dating is based on radioactive decay. What is radioactive decay? • Some forms of certain elements are (by nature) unstable• Over time, these elements change on the atomic level (sometimes losing protons and neutrons; sometimes exchanging protons and neutrons, etc.) Carbon Dating Carbon dating uses the decay of Carbon - 14 • Carbon - 12 has 6 neutrons and 6 protons• Carbon - 13 has 7 neutrons and 6 protons• Carbon - 14 has 8 neutrons and 6 protons What happens when Carbon - 14 decays? • Carbon - 14 exchanges a neutron for a proton• This changes the element from carbon to nitrogen• The reaction also produces an electron and an antineutrino So, how does this tell us anything about dating? • Radioactive decay is a process that is well understood• The half-life for carbon - 14 is ~5,700 years• This means, that it takes 5,700 years for the amount of carbon -14 in a sample to cut in half Is carbon dating exact? • No - it's a statistical process• However, there is a range of probable dates given Relative Dating What is relative dating? • Relative dating uses the geological principles of superposition and cross-cutting relationships to provide estimates on how old certain features are• Example: dating a rock layer based on the age of another layer (dated using radiometric dating) Structure of the Earth How do scientists know about the structure of the Earth? • Scientists understand what waves do when they hit various materials (ex: ultrasound imaging)• Seismological data from earthquakes has given us insight into the structure of the Earth The Water Cycle The water cycle is the process by which water goes through the phases of liquid, gas, and solid. • The water cycle helps moderate temperatures on Earth• The water cycle also supports life through crops and drinking water Carbon and Nitrogen Cycles Carbon and nitrogen also experience cycles of solid, liquid, and gas. • The carbon cycle is important for the support of life.• Disruption of the carbon cycle is one of the biggest fears of those promoting climate change. Plate Tectonics History of plate tectonics • Ancients did not believe in tectonic separation• In 1620, Sir Francis Bacon noted that Africa and South America looked like they could have fit together• Similar animal fossils and other pieces of evidence started getting scientists' attention• In 1925, Alfred Wegener formally proposed plate tectonic theory and was ridiculed.• In 1930, Wegener died while on expedition in Greenland, trying to find evidence for his theory.• In the late 1960s, almost overnight, the theory of plate tectonics reached scientific mainstream. Evidence for plate tectonics: • Paleomagnetic data• Similar rock outcroppings• Fossil evidence• Spreading of the sea floor• Direct evidence - we can observe the movement! Challenges to plate tectonics: • Where is the energy coming from?• Why are the continental plates moving like they are? “Even today, many questions pertaining to plate tectonics remain unanswered. Many exceptions to rigid rules have been found throughout the world. Although classical plate tectonic theory works well for oceanic crust, it has a difficult time explaining the motion of the continents”— Jon Erickson, Plate Tectonics, page 259. Challenges for Geology There are several concerns with geology as a science: • The principle of uniformitarianism is impossible to prove and so it's an assumption• Relative dating techniques can use circular logic at times

Taiwan Talk
Let's Talk About Taiwan's Weather! 跟氣象局長聊台灣的天氣概況

Taiwan Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 35:01


Cheng Ming-Dean (鄭明典) is the Director-General of the Central Weather Bureau (氣象局), or the CWB, which researches and forecasts weather, ocean conditions, seismology (basically earthquakes), and even astronomy! ICRT's Trevor Tortomasi chats with Mr. Cheng about Taiwan's record-setting rainbows, weather forecast technology, the effects of climate change on Taiwan's weather, rising sea levels, how typhoons are named, and whether a giant dehumidifier could save Taiwan from drought. You can find all kinds of information on Taiwan's atmosphere on the Central Weather Bureau website: https://www.cwb.gov.tw/eng/ And if you'd like some occasional updates on Taiwan's weather phenomena, you can follow Mr. Cheng himself! https://www.facebook.com/mdc.cwb And if you enjoyed this episode of Taiwan Talk, feel free to leave us an iTunes, or share it with a friend :] Thanks for listening!

Astro arXiv | all categories
Coronal seismology by slow waves in non-adiabatic conditions

Astro arXiv | all categories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 0:25


Coronal seismology by slow waves in non-adiabatic conditions by Dmitrii Y. Kolotkov. on Wednesday 23 November Slow magnetoacoustic waves represent an important tool for probing the solar coronal plasma. We quantitatively assess the applicability of the weak thermal conduction theory to coronal seismology by slow waves. We numerically model the linear standing slow wave in a 1D coronal loop, with field-aligned thermal conduction $kappa_parallel$ as a free parameter and no restrictions on its efficiency. The time variations of the perturbed plasma parameters, obtained numerically with full conductivity, are treated as potential observables and analysed with the standard data processing techniques. The slow wave oscillation period is found to increase with $kappa_parallel$ by about 30%, indicating the corresponding modification in the effective wave speed, which is missing from the weak conduction theory. Phase shifts between plasma temperature and density perturbations are found to be well consistent with the approximate weakly conductive solution for all considered values of $kappa_parallel$. In contrast, the comparison of the numerically obtained ratio of temperature and density perturbation amplitudes with the weak theory revealed relative errors up to 30-40%. We use these parameters to measure the effective adiabatic index of the coronal plasma directly as the ratio of the effective slow wave speed to the standard sound speed and in the polytropic assumption, which is found to be justified in a weakly conductive regime only, with relative errors up to 14% otherwise. The damping of the initial perturbation is found to be of a non-exponential form during the first cycle of oscillation, which could be considered as an indirect signature of entropy waves in the corona, also not described by weak conduction theory. The performed analysis and obtained results offer a more robust scheme of coronal seismology by slow waves, with reasonable simplifications and without the loss of accuracy. arXiv: http://arxiv.org/abs/http://arxiv.org/abs/2211.12233v1

The Course
Episode 51 - Sunyoung Park: "Earthquakes happen all the time."

The Course

Play Episode Play 26 sec Highlight Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 22:51


Assistant Professor Sunyoung Park, from the Department of the Geophysical Sciences, researches a wide range of topics in seismology, including deep earthquakes and the development of novel approaches to studying the earth's internal processes. Professor Park talks about how she discovered her interest, her childhood in Korea, and her career path to becoming a University of Chicago professor.

Oil and Gas Onshore Podcast
Advanced Borehole Seismology with Dr. Bjorn Paulsson. Ep183

Oil and Gas Onshore Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 32:22


In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Dr. Bjorn Paulsson, CEO and President of Paulsson, Inc. about the benefits and applications of advanced borehole seismology in the oil and gas sector and beyond. Paulsson, Inc. website www.paulsson.com This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Brought to you on Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN ... Podcasts LinkedIn Group LinkedIn Company Page Get notified about industry events

Oil and Gas Onshore Podcast
Advanced Borehole Seismology with Dr. Bjorn Paulsson. Ep183

Oil and Gas Onshore Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 32:22


In this episode our host Elena Melchert talks with Dr. Bjorn Paulsson, CEO and President of Paulsson, Inc. about the benefits and applications of advanced borehole seismology in the oil and gas sector and beyond. Paulsson, Inc. website www.paulsson.com This episode is made possible by TechnipFMC Click here to take it one question survey and receive OGGN hardhat/laptop stickers Brought to you on Oil and Gas Global Network, the largest and most listened-to podcast network for the oil and energy industry. More from OGGN …PodcastsLinkedIn GroupLinkedIn Company PageGet notified about industry events

KPFA - Law & Disorder w/ Cat Brooks
Shake Alert: Earthquake preparedness w/ Dr Jennifer Strauss from the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab

KPFA - Law & Disorder w/ Cat Brooks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 31:18


Scientists in California have long been trying to prepare and warn us in California for when the next big earthquake comes. We are joined by Dr Jennifer Strauss, external relations officer for the UC Berkeley Seismological Lab, product manager for the MyShake App, and the media coordinator for Earthquake County Alliance Bay Area. We talk about earthquake preparedness, and how the new Shake Alert system that can give emergency response just enough notice to begin preparing to respond. Follow the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BerkeleySeismo Check out the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab's website: https://seismo.berkeley.edu/ Download the MyShake App: https://myshake.berkeley.edu/ —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Shake Alert: Earthquake preparedness w/ Dr Jennifer Strauss from the UC Berkeley Seismology Lab appeared first on KPFA.

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Lake Taupō volcano rumbles

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 7:19


GeoNet has increased the alert level for the volcano below Lake Taupō for the first time, after a swarm of quakes around the lake this year. The super-volcano has been rattled by 40 tremors a week since May, and 700 overall since January. The volcano caused the largest eruption on Earth in the past 5000 years when it last exploded about 1800 years ago. Dr Finn Illsley-Kemp is a volcano seismologist at Victoria University of Wellington.

Philosophy Audiobooks
Meteorology Book 1 by Aristotle

Philosophy Audiobooks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 93:37


Meteorology Book 1 by Aristotle Translated by Erwin Wentworth Webster

Earthquake Science Center Seminars
Large-N and large-T seismology with structural vibrations

Earthquake Science Center Seminars

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 60:00


Ethan F. Williams, Seismological Laboratory, California Institute of Technology In recent decades, the volume of research seismographic data from broadband and nodal arrays has exponentially outpaced the growth of structural and geotechnical data. With this revolution, new frontiers in “large-N” and “large-T” seismology have emerged, from monitoring ground water in sedimentary basins to high-resolution microseismic event location. By contrast, without continuous recordings and dense networks, current engineering practice for seismic structural health monitoring and post-earthquake damage assessment remains comparatively primitive. In this talk, I will make the case for big data in engineering seismology, highlighting the multi-scale complexity of structural vibrations in time and space, as well as the value of new technologies like distributed acoustic sensing (DAS). First, I will focus on a 20-year record from a single strong-motion station (“large-T”). Since 2001, the Southern California Seismic Network has archived continuous waveform data from CI.MIK in Caltech Hall (formerly Millikan Library), a nine-story reinforced concrete building in Pasadena, CA. Simple spectral analysis of ambient vibrations reveals that the building's fundamental frequencies have gradually increased by 5.1% (E-W) and 2.3% (N-S), with larger long-term variability up to 9.7% (E-W) and 4.4% (N-S). This finding is unexpected, as previous analysis of forced vibration tests and strong-motion records has shown that between 1968 and 2003 the fundamental frequencies decreased by 22% (E-W) and 12% (N-S), largely attributed to minor structural damage and soil-structure system changes from earthquakes. Today, the building's apparent stiffness is comparable to what it was in 1986, before the Whittier Narrows earthquake, indicating significant passive healing. Using data from earthquakes and forced vibrations, I also document the building's nonlinear dynamic elasticity, which is characterized by a rapid softening (decrease in apparent frequencies) at the onset of strong motion, followed by a slower, log-linear recovery trend over the scale of minutes. Importantly, nonlinearity persists down to the amplitude of ambient vibrations, and there is no linear elastic regime. Second, I will present two examples of DAS arrays recording structural vibrations in the far-field (“large -N”). Through rocking, displacement, and shearing of the foundation, structural vibrations driven by cyclic loading efficiently generate seismic waves. (1) With DAS data from seafloor power cables in the Belgian North Sea, I show that Scholte waves generated by wind turbine structural vibrations dominate the high-frequency ambient seismic field between 1-5 Hz. Utilizing array processing, these vibrations can be localized to individual turbines, opening the door for remote operational and structural health monitoring of an entire offshore wind park with a single DAS system. (2) Returning to Caltech Hall, forced vibration tests are similarly effective at exciting Rayleigh waves at the building’s natural frequencies. The Pasadena Array, a 37.5-km fiber-optic loop instrumented with DAS since 2018, records the building-generated seismic waves at 10-m resolution throughout the city. This combination of a repeatable 1-10 Hz controlled source with an ultra-dense recording array permits high-resolution seismic microzonation on the scale of a city block and time-lapse near-surface velocity monitoring.

RNZ: The Detail
The warning you might get before the next big quake

RNZ: The Detail

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 22:06


Five seconds warning could be enough to take action to protect yourself in a major shake. Does New Zealand need an earthquake early warning system?

RNZ: Our Changing World
Digging into the past of sleeping giant faults

RNZ: Our Changing World

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 26:51


The Nevis Fault is a sleeping giant fault, one that awakens only every 10,000 years or so. This week, a team of geologists use paleoseismic trenching to answer questions about this fault and to figure out the pattern of past earthquakes.

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan
Our Changing World - Studying past earthquakes

RNZ: Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 11:19


We climb into a trench dug across a fault line to learn about the science of paleoseismology - finding past earthquakes in sediment layers.

WAKA JOWO 44
Esthetic Splash As It Was Harry Styles Faces paradoxes_Why are you sitting at home on the floor? What kinda pills are you on?” Ringin'

WAKA JOWO 44

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 4:59


Equally, “You know it's not the same as it was” could be a statement of pragmatism – that wondrous, even frightening moment in love where you realise your life is for ever changed. The variously disconsolate and upbeat delivery also keeps you guessing as to his intentions.https://youtu.be/H5v3kku4y6QWill God answer your prayer if you don't end with, "In Jesus' name, Amen?" Learn what praying in the name of Jesus really means. I taught this week on the call of Abraham and the development of God's missionary call through the nation of Israel as they were responsible to communicate the truth of God to the cultures around them. They were given that great commission. The great commission didn't start in Matthew 28. It started with Abraham in Genesis 12 —the first three verses there —Abraham, chosen by God to raise up a nation who would then be God's priests to the world so that they would be a blessing to all of the nations. They had a unique role in the great monotheistic religion. The Jews were supposed to reflect morality to the world. Israel was to witness to the name of God. When they talked about the name of God and witnessing to God's name, that does not mean that they were to let everybody know what they called God, "Yahweh." Their goal wasn't to cover the countryside with evangelists who just let everybody know what the right word for God was. It meant something different. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆ https://linktr.ee/jacksonlibon --------------------------------------------------- #realtalk #face #instagram #SDF #SYNDICAT #DESPUTES #amour #take #couple #dance #dancers #vogue #voguedqnce #garden #tiktok #psychology #beyou #near #love #foryou #money #ForYouPizza #fyp #irobot #theend #pups #TikToker #couplegoals #famille #relation #doudou #youtube #twitter #tiktokers #love #reeĺs #shorts #instagood #follow #like #ouy #oyu #babyshark #lilnasx #girl #happybirthday #movie #nbayoungboy #deviance #autotrader #trading #khan #academy #carter #carguru #ancestry #accords #abc #news #bts #cbs #huru #bluebook #socialmedia #whatsapp #music #google #photography #memes #marketing #india #followforfollowback #likeforlikes #a #insta #fashion #k #trending #digitalmarketing #covid #o #snapchat #socialmediamarketing

In Our Time
Seismology

In Our Time

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 49:35 Very Popular


Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the study of earthquakes. A massive earthquake in 1755 devastated Lisbon, and this disaster helped inspire a new science of seismology which intensified after San Francisco in 1906 and advanced even further with the need to monitor nuclear tests around the world from 1945 onwards. While we now know so much more about what lies beneath the surface of the Earth, and how rocks move and crack, it remains impossible to predict when earthquakes will happen. Thanks to seismology, though, we have a clearer idea of where earthquakes will happen and how to make some of them less hazardous to lives and homes. With Rebecca Bell Senior lecturer in Geology and Geophysics at Imperial College London Zoe Mildon Lecturer in Earth Sciences and Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Plymouth And James Hammond Reader in Geophysics at Birkbeck, University of London Producer: Simon Tillotson

In Our Time: Science
Seismology

In Our Time: Science

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 49:35 Very Popular


Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the study of earthquakes. A massive earthquake in 1755 devastated Lisbon, and this disaster helped inspire a new science of seismology which intensified after San Francisco in 1906 and advanced even further with the need to monitor nuclear tests around the world from 1945 onwards. While we now know so much more about what lies beneath the surface of the Earth, and how rocks move and crack, it remains impossible to predict when earthquakes will happen. Thanks to seismology, though, we have a clearer idea of where earthquakes will happen and how to make some of them less hazardous to lives and homes. With Rebecca Bell Senior lecturer in Geology and Geophysics at Imperial College London Zoe Mildon Lecturer in Earth Sciences and Future Leaders Fellow at the University of Plymouth And James Hammond Reader in Geophysics at Birkbeck, University of London Producer: Simon Tillotson

Getting Through It
Episode 94 - How Seismologists Can Tell if You Washed Your Hands

Getting Through It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 12:41


Seismology has seen major technical developments in the last few decades! And those technologies allow for some pretty innovative and impressive applications, from building health to human health to revealing if you washed your hands after using the bathroom!

Willamette Week Podcast
Episode 52: "The Big One" (Dr. Ashley Streig)

Willamette Week Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2021 16:04


What's up with the big one? You know, that massive earthquake that is supposed to place downtown Portland at the center of a subduction zone? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ashley Streig - a seismologist from Portland State University. She tells us all about what to expect from the west coast tectonic plates that are creating a time bomb under the Rose City.Thank you for listening, see you next year!

LA Stories Unfiltered with Giselle Fernandez
'Earthquake Lady' Dr. Lucy Jones reveals what keeps her up at night, and it's not earthquakes

LA Stories Unfiltered with Giselle Fernandez

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 63:34


Dr. Lucy Jones, the world's foremost authority on earthquakes, shares her remarkable career journey and the challenges that came as a woman rising to the top of her profession. From experiencing toxic masculinity in the workplace, imposter syndrome and working mother guilt, the renowned seismologist — and first American scientist in China when it opened to the West — tells host Giselle Fernandez that as a woman in a predominantly men's field, she strived even harder upon facing such challenges. Jones credits her husband, also a seismologist, for stepping up as a fully supportive partner behind the scenes, along with her father — who worked on NASA's first lunar modules — for encouraging her to rise above imposed expectations and limitations. Since retiring from the United States Geological Survey in 2016, Jones has written a haunting classical music composition to translate alarming climate change data, noting that the data she's reviewed is what keeps her up worried at night.

Alaska Science Pod
Ep. 2: Seismologist Carl Tape investigates the 1900 earthquake near Kodiak, Alaska

Alaska Science Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 29:39


In this episode, seismologist Carl Tape transforms into both historian and detective to investigate the strongest earthquake on the planet in the year 1900, somewhere near Kodiak, Alaska. (30 minutes)

New Books in the History of Science
Deborah R. Coen, "The Earthquake Observers: Disaster Science from Lisbon to Richter" (U Chicago Press, 2013)

New Books in the History of Science

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 50:51


Earthquakes have taught us much about our planet's hidden structure and the forces that have shaped it. This knowledge rests not only on the recordings of seismographs but also on the observations of eyewitnesses to destruction. During the nineteenth century, a scientific description of an earthquake was built of stories--stories from as many people in as many situations as possible. Sometimes their stories told of fear and devastation, sometimes of wonder and excitement. In The Earthquake Observers: Disaster Science from Lisbon to Richter (U Chicago Press, 2013), Deborah R. Coen acquaints readers not only with the century's most eloquent seismic commentators, including Alexander von Humboldt, Charles Darwin, Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Karl Kraus, Ernst Mach, John Muir, and William James, but also with countless other citizen-observers, many of whom were women. Coen explains how observing networks transformed an instant of panic and confusion into a field for scientific research, turning earthquakes into natural experiments at the nexus of the physical and human sciences. Seismology abandoned this project of citizen science with the introduction of the Richter Scale in the 1930s, only to revive it in the twenty-first century in the face of new hazards and uncertainties.The Earthquake Observers tells the history of this interrupted dialogue between scientists and citizens about living with environmental risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston We Have a Podcast
A Seismic Journey

Houston We Have a Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018 31:13


Drew Feustel, NASA Astronaut, talks about his education in Geology and Seismology, his previous 2 shuttle missions, and his expectations before launching on March 21, 2018 for his first long-duration mission in space. HWHAP Episode 34.

Houston We Have a Podcast
Ep 34: A Seismic Journey

Houston We Have a Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2018


Drew Feustel, NASA Astronaut, talks about his education in Geology and Seismology, his previous 2 shuttle missions, and his expectations before launching on March 21, 2018 for his first long-duration mission in space. HWHAP Episode 34.