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Dr Laura Gregory

@drlauragregory.bsky.social

Earthquake geologist at the University of Leeds, UK. Posting about all things earthquakes, and what it's like to be a mum in academia.

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We are a BIG school conducting exciting research and we host excellent teaching across a range of degrees. We come with our challenges but also opportunities to steer our big ship, & I can confirm that I work with some fantastic colleagues.
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19.02.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Job Opportunity at University of Leeds: Head of School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability The University of Leeds was established in 1904 and is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. It is renowned globally for the quality of its education and research across a huge b...

We are recruiting a new head of school! This is an exciting opportunity to join us at University of Leeds in @earthandenvleeds.bsky.social - please check out the advert and get in touch if you are interested! jobs.leeds.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...

19.02.2026 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The inner workings of the earthquake cycle: New insight from integrating Quaternary fault activity, microstructures, and geophysics - Yorkshire Environmental Sciences β€’ Doctoral Training Network Summary Fault activity is now known to be highly dynamic, with observable spatial and temporal variability in earthquake recurrence and the style of fault slip. This exciting project explores the unde...

Fieldwork, labwork, earthquakes and more!! Get in touch if you're interested in doing a PhD with me @earthandenvleeds.bsky.social
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18.11.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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10.08.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not surprised that this is a NW-SE striking normal fault, possibly the Simav fault according to my Turkish colleague

10.08.2025 17:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fairly big shake in western Turkey

10.08.2025 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Scary example of why scientists advise people to "drop cover hold" rather than "run outside" during strong shaking.

30.07.2025 04:24 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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First slip map for the Mw 7.8 Myanmar earthquake. Propagation of rupture towards the South. Slipnear method (GΓ©oazur/OCA).

28.03.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Possibly it ruptured towards the south which would put it closer to Bangkok (plus some directivity?)

28.03.2025 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My brother-in-law flies the scooper planes in different locations in North America. He doesn’t normally fly this time of the year!

15.01.2025 17:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0