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.

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

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 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

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

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

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

Cloud computing is transforming seismology in the PB era A must-read review by Ni et al. in GJI explores cloud tools, workflows, and their tradeoffs — from Jupyter hubs to scalable storage. Read the paper: doi.org/10.1093/gji/... More from @earthscope.org: earthscope.org/data/cloud

Over the weekend, a M7.4 earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the largest aftershock so far following the M8.8 earthquake on July 29. The rate of aftershocks will gradually decline, though seismic activity in the region is expected to remain elevated for at least the next year.

⚒️ 🧪 A M7.4 earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka peninsula today: the largest aftershock so far of the great M8.8 on July 29th. What do we see in the seismic data so far? And what are the chances of a triggered earthquake next door? earthquakeinsights.substack.com/p/m74-earthq...

⚒️ 🧪 The situation in Afghanistan is dire following the M6 earthquake on August 31st. More than 2,200 people have died; reports indicate that 65% of buildings in the region were destroyed. Meanwhile, satellite imaging has begun to reveal both devastation and scientific details about the quake.

Between 2004 and 2021, the USArray project deployed seismometers in over 2,000 locations, rolling from the West Coast to the East Coast to record earthquakes and image beneath North America. Read more looking back at USArray ⬇️ https://loom.ly/dO2Vb7o

Join the EarthScope team! We're hiring a Staff Accountant II (remote, US) to help perform a wide range of accounting duties. Learn more & apply: https://www.earthscope.org/careers/

The Global Seismographic Network (GSN) serves as one of the principal global sources of data and information for earthquake locations, earthquake hazard mitigation, and earthquake emergency response. https://www.earthscope.org/gsn/

GPS is a helpful way to monitor ground deformation for volcano forecasting. Ground inflation is often observed prior to eruption as the magma has risen to the surface and is pressurized. Learn about more ways we monitor volcanoes with geophysics ➡️ https://loom.ly/d6Hpq7U

To capture seismic waves, scientists use instruments called seismometers. These instruments are the foundation of modern seismology, enabling researchers to observe and model how energy travels through the Earth. Learn more ➡️ https://www.earthscope.org/what-is/seismology/seismometers/

Over the weekend, a deadly magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan in the Hindu Kush mountains. Earthquakes in Afghanistan are most abundant in and near the northeastern part of the country as a result of plate collision between India and Eurasia. More ➡️ https://loom.ly/PhOUzxg

Join EarthScope and @cascadiaeqs.bsky.social for a Geoscience Career Panel showcasing diverse career paths across academia, industry, government, nonprofit, consulting, and beyond. 🗓 September 17, 2025 at 12–1 PM MT Register today! ➡️ https://loom.ly/7D2cHSI

Between 2004 and 2021, seismometers were deployed in more than 2,000 locations as part of the USArray — a continental-scale experiment. Here's a look back at this NSF-funded project. https://loom.ly/dO2Vb7o

¿Sabes cómo protegerse durante un terremoto? En este video se puede observar una manera de cómo protegerse durante un terremoto y incluye un folleto informativo de cuán frecuentes los terremotos ocurren con una comparación con la energía liberada. Descarga el folleto ➡️ loom.ly/NoXBpmY

This #FieldworkFriday comes to you from Alaska, where field engineers recently visited GPS stations on Augustine Volcano and in the Homer area. Along the way, they were joined by some curious foxes keeping an eye on their work.🦊 📷 Andre Basset/EarthScope

Engage your students in exploring the connections between Earth science and society this school year! GETSI curriculum equips students to tackle real-world challenges by integrating geophysical data and data analysis methods into undergraduate education. 📚 https://loom.ly/WQeFSIY

🌋 How do scientists monitor volcanoes that we can’t see inside? Volcanoes are powerful and unpredictable, but geophysics gives us a window into the hidden processes deep underground. 📽️Learn more about how we use geophysics to monitor volcanic hazards in this new video! ⬇️ https://loom.ly/d6Hpq7U

There have been no historical eruptions in the Tatun Volcano Group just outside Taipei, but recent seismicity indicates that these volcanoes might be growing restive. Seismic imaging helps us see what's going on. Read the story ➡️ https://loom.ly/25BxDzI

Massive volcanoes dot the Cascade Range from British Columbia into Northern California, but what about the space in between the peaks? Check out the latest Yellowstone Caldera Chronicles article written by summer EarthScope intern James Genero to find out! ⬇️ www.usgs.gov/observatorie...

EarthScope staff recently returned from Greenland where they reset several GNSS sites on Jakobshavn Glacier (Sermeq Kujalleq), one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the world. These sites help calibrate the #NISAR mission as it tracks ice flow and loss. #FieldworkFriday 📷 Nikko Bayou/EarthScope

#EarthquakeReport for M7.5 #Earthquake #Sismo #Terremoto offshore of #Chile #Argentina #Antarctica en #DrakesPassage Strike-slip earthquake mechanism Probably related to May '24 M7.4 sequence (?) '24 M7.4 report: earthjay.com?p=12297 earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

The Aluto volcanic complex is Ethiopia’s only geothermal energy field. Researchers used historical seismic data from the Aluto geothermal field to construct a better picture of what lies beneath the volcano, including an explanation for a seasonal earthquake pattern. Read ➡️ https://loom.ly/joeG6kU

🌔What's inside the Moon? A series of Apollo missions deployed seismometers that have revealed a lot about our favorite natural satellite. Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/-1ZM_vs

How do scientists turn those little earthquake wiggles on paper into images of Earth’s interior? One powerful technique is called Seismic Tomography, which works much like a CT scan of the Earth. Learn more about Seismic Tomography ⬇️ https://loom.ly/CajmIyA

The 2025 InSAR Processing and Analysis (ISCE+) short course is officially underway! Graduate students, postdocs, and early career scientists are working side-by-side with instructors to master InSAR processing and analysis, from mitigating noise to building time series for research.

Deformation of Earth’s surface can be very subtle. Accurately detecting how the ground moves in the Yellowstone area requires the right frame of reference. https://loom.ly/ZiXtHlA

Meet Sara, one of the Geo-Launchpad summer interns! She is working on a project studying the influence of climate patterns like the El Niño Southern Oscillation on streamflow in the southeast US. Learn more about Sara in her interview: https://loom.ly/psxfleg

Meet Conner, our 2025 Project Management summer intern! A geology student at the University of Houston, Conner is gaining experience in the organizational side of science working with the Project Management team. Learn more about Conner in her interview ➡️ https://loom.ly/ryxU8qI

A new publication on the Common Sensor Platform project introduces the flexible, modular, and scalable station design that will streamline deployments and support diverse geophysical research needs. Read more ⬇️ loom.ly/scr3Mi0

Meet Emerson, one of the 2025 RESESS summer interns! This summer Emerson is working at Sandia National Laboratory studying meteors and their infrasound signal. Learn more about the work Emerson does in their interview ➡️ https://loom.ly/f1lVBd0

Meet Dylan, one of the Geo-Launchpad summer interns! Dylan is working at the New Mexico Bureau of Geology researching seismic background noise in southeastern New Mexico. Learn more about Dylan in his interview ➡️ https://loom.ly/G-aolIw

How does the tsunami warning system forecast waves many hours before they arrive on the other side of the Pacific? And how did it work after the magnitude 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake? More info at: https://loom.ly/dOsJssM https://loom.ly/oNptuFE

#EarthquakeReport for M 6.1 #Earthquake #Deprem in #Turkey #Turkiye Shallow Normal (from extension) earthquake mechanism Tectonic background in 2020 report earthjay.com?p=9644 earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

The M6.1 shallow #earthquake near Bigadic, Turkey, occurred on a normal fault system, possibly the Sindirgi-Sincanli Fault Zone. A similar event occurred near Simav in 2011 and generated significant damage around the epicenter. ⚒️🧪

Magnitude 6.1 #earthquake in Western #turkiye about 40 minutes ago (2025-08-10Z16:53) Signal on station KO.DKL (Dikili, Izmir, Turkiye, courtesy of the Kandili Observatory(KO)Regional Seismic Network). earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

(1/2) We recently assisted the USGS with the installation of a new monitoring station in Yellowstone near Black Diamond Pool, which saw a hydrothermal eruption last year. #FieldworkFriday 📷 Scott Johnson/EarthScope

Meet Nini, one of the RESESS summer interns! For her internship Nini is studying crustal structures in the Alaskan region. Learn more about the work Nini does in her interview: https://loom.ly/4ePdNFI

Check out this new video, where we explore energy solutions that are growing in popularity and the role of geophysics in shifting toward sustainable power: https://loom.ly/N3MKZLQ For more resources on how we can work toward a sustainable future, stayed tuned for Earth Science Week, October 12-18!

EarthScope Instructional Designer Shelley Olds highlights how virtual visits from geoscientists spark student engagement and encourage deeper learning in middle school classrooms. 🔽 concord.org/blog/the-pow...

The Seafloor Geodesy GNSS-Acoustic Processing short course is currently underway at the Georgia Tech campus! Participants are diving into GNSS-Acoustics, a method for providing precise positioning on the seafloor—an important tool for studying a planet covered with water! 📷Melissa Weber/EarthScope

Registration is now open for the 2025 Introduction to the Generic Mapping Tools (GMT) for Geophysics short course! This self-paced, asynchronous course introducing learners to modern GMT is available to complete between September 2–25, 2025. Register by August 28 ➡️ https://loom.ly/hcbJrIQ

Meet Danielle, the education and data resource intern from our career internship program! Danielle's work focuses on exploring existent education material and enhancing it for educators. Learn more about Danielle and her passion for educational outreach in her interview: https://loom.ly/fbO9gNk

Meet Aurora, one of the Geo-Launchpad summer interns! She is working on locating critical minerals in late cretaceous sandstone deposits in northern New Mexico. Learn more about the work she does in her interview: https://loom.ly/-YkwXU4

In the week following the magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the USGS has located over 500 earthquakes above a magnitude 4. Major and great earthquakes are usually followed by hundreds or even thousands of aftershocks near the mainshock.