@drwendyrocks.bsky.social
Earthquake geologist 🧪⚒️ | Scicomm specialist 🎙️| Formerly USGS, IRIS, NASA | she/her | Views are mine | website: https://wendybohon.com/
“A delightful blend of scientific rigor and domestic chaos.”
@celestelabedz.bsky.socialReposted by @drwendyrocks.bsky.socialI know two words in French and they're both here
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialThey’re actually hands-on exhibits! For mine, you build structures and then cause an earthquake to see how the buildings do, and then make changes to improve the design.
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialHey look! 👀
Aisha and I are in a museum in North Dakota!
And fun fact: Aisha and I are both moms of twins. ❤️❤️
@callanbentley.bsky.socialReposted by @drwendyrocks.bsky.socialM7.7 earthquake in #Panama: Earthquake expert @drwendyrocks.bsky.social joins me for a conversation about the setting and implications:
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@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialThere was a M7 in 1943, but that was offshore to the south and at least 100 km from today’s event.
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialFor more information read our article in @theconversation.com from last month.  theconversation.com/are-earthqua...
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialThis earthquake in Panama is the 12th earthquake of magnitude 7 or greater this year. Is this an unusual number of large quakes? No. This graph shows M7+ earthquakes over the last 30 years. This year is very average.
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialIt’s on land so a tsunami is unlikely.
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialEarly information from USGS PAGER suggests that more than 30,000 people may have been exposed to severe shaking, and more than 1 million people may have experienced strong to very strong shaking.
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialThe earthquake that caused that disaster was a M9.1
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialAnd the magnitude is M7.6 and the depth has been updated to ~10km
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialOh crap.
M 8.0 earthquake 14 km SW of Pitaloza Arriba, Panama. 33 km deep.
Exact location and magnitude may change as we get more data
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialDifferent backgrounds, different expertise, but one shared mission: help make Californians safer from earthquakes.
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@phaneritic.bsky.socialReposted by @drwendyrocks.bsky.socialAlready 2/3 sold! BUT… some of my favorites from this batch still remain including the very first 1 of 1 Mammoth XL prototype with the view from town on the back side. Also really love the green and pink!
Use code GSA26 to get 10% off through Saturday (if they last that long).
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@pnsn1.bsky.socialReposted by @drwendyrocks.bsky.socialJust one week to go until the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake drill! We're getting ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On with Dubs at 10:15 AM on October 15. Learn more and sign up to join us at www.shakeout.org/washington/
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialSomeone divided by 0.
@cageosurvey.bsky.socialReposted by @drwendyrocks.bsky.social🔔 NEW FACTSHEETS!
1) Flood and debris flows after wildfire: Information for the public
2) Inundaciones y flujos de escombros después de un incendio forestal: Información para el público
3) Geohazards following wildfire: Information for emergency management
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialAnd another one!
We’re also hiring a GIS and Publication Specialist II!
Location : Sacramento
Pay $7,640.00 - $9,847.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 10/16/2026
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialThe GIS Supervisor leads a team of GIS Specialists tasked with creating maps and other products for publication.
@drwendyrocks.bsky.socialGIS Specialist
📍Location: Los Angeles
💵 Pay: $6,955.00 - $8,970.00 per Month
🗓️ Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026
