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Prof. Diego Melgar @diegosismologo.bsky.social

In 2004, it took many, many days to produce detailed tsunami models after the devastating Sumatra earthquake. Last night? Slip models were being produced and shared within hours. That’s federally funded science in action.

jul 30, 2025, 2:25 pm • 163 41

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Prof. Diego Melgar @diegosismologo.bsky.social

A tsunami warning may seem routine now—but it's the result of decades of investment in seismic monitoring, ocean sensors, real-time modeling, and scientific expertise. We shouldn't take it for granted

jul 30, 2025, 2:25 pm • 56 10 • view
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Prof. Diego Melgar @diegosismologo.bsky.social

In the end, wave heights were modest—around 4 feet in some places. That’s good news. But the real success is that we knew what to expect, we knew where it was headed, and we knew why. That’s what science is for

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Patent Buddy @patentbuddy.bsky.social

Let's hope this marvelous system can outlast this dreadful administration.

jul 30, 2025, 3:36 pm • 6 0 • view
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M Martin @mkennedymartin.bsky.social

As a life long New Orlenian I have watched hurricane tracking go from something close to throwing darts to an amazingly accurate science

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