Becca Owen

Earthquake science illuminates landslide behavior - Temblor.net How scientists model slow-slip earthquakes can also help them understand slow-moving landslides, a common hazard along the West Coast.   By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox)   Citation:Owen, R....

Temblor's latest, by @beccapox.bsky.social, looks at how modeling of slow-slip earthquakes can also help scientists understand slow-moving landslides, a common hazard along the U.S. West Coast. ⚒️

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Policy Success: Fees and Bans on Plastic Bags Reduce Beach Trash - Eos Regardless of the patchwork of regulations aimed at limiting plastic bag use in the United States, new research indicates that such legislation does, indeed, limit the number of plastic bags found on ...

Good news: A new study by @annapappp.bsky.social @mit.edu and @kimberlyoremus.bsky.social @udelaware.bsky.social suggests that bans and fees on plastic bags are successful in reducing the number of plastic bags that end up on beaches. eos.org/articles/pol...

Coherent, Not Chaotic, Migration in the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River - Eos The channel threads in braided river systems may be more predictable than previously thought.

The behavior of this river in Bangladesh may be more predictable than previously thought.

An Ancient Warming Event May Have Lasted Longer Than We Thought - Eos New research on the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum used probabilistic analysis to learn more about its duration and how long modern warming could affect the carbon cycle.

Understanding the duration of the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum could help scientists better understand the potential effects of modern anthropogenic climate change.

“Thirstwaves” Are Growing More Common Across the United States - Eos Like heat waves, these periods of high atmospheric demand for water can damage crops and ecosystems and increase pressure on water resources. New research shows they’re becoming more severe.

You’ve heard of heat waves. What about thirstwaves?

Anatomy of a tsunami warning - Temblor.net A December 2024 earthquake that occurred off California’s coast highlights concerns surrounding how tsunami risk is communicated.   By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox.bsky.social)   Citation: ...

In December 2024, an offshore earthquake near the Mendocino Triple Junction triggered a tsunami warning along parts of the U.S. West Coast. This piece, by @beccapox.bsky.social, explores why the warning was issued and some confusion that resulted.

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Anatomy of a tsunami warning - Temblor.net A December 2024 earthquake that occurred off California’s coast highlights concerns surrounding how tsunami risk is communicated.   By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox.bsky.social)   Citation: ...

Another new article in @temblorinc.bsky.social on tsunami warnings. Good info for Bay Area friends! temblor.net/earthquake-i...

Virtual Fences, a Rancher’s New Best Friend? A new study from Oklahoma State University shows the potential benefits of virtual fences to grassland birds and pollinators.

New article in @barnraiser.bsky.social—virtual fences are good for grasses and pollinators! 🐝

Water Stored in the Mantle for Millions of Years May Be Linked to Continental Volcanism - Eos New research shows that intraplate volcanism is more likely to occur over areas of the mantle that are more hydrated—particularly those that have been hydrated for a long, long time.

Intraplate volcanism may be linked to hydration levels in the mantle.

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Food Insecurity Is Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes in the United States - Eos A new study examines the geographic and demographic connections between health and a lack of consistent access to food, finding that this link is particularly strong in the South.

Those facing food insecurity in the U.S. are also more likely to experience diabetes and heart disease, especially in southern states, according to new research from
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Where the Wetlands Are - Eos Researchers have crafted the most comprehensive map yet of Europe’s wetlands.

Wetlands are not wastelands. A new map by Alexandra Barthelmes and colleagues at @greifswaldmoor.bsky.social catalogs the richness of Europe’s wetlands, with comments from @christiandunn and story by @beccapox.bsky.social

Megadroughts Have Grown in Size and Scope - Eos A new study maps and ranks the largest, longest-lasting, and most severe multiyear droughts from 1980 to 2018.

Megadroughts are on the rise. eos.org/articles/meg...

Take your giant hailstones to the dentist! 🩻🌩️🌨️

Aerosols Could Be Weakening Summertime Circulation - Eos Anthropogenic aerosol emissions may be a culprit behind weakening jet streams and weather systems in the Northern Hemisphere.

Aerosols are teeny tiny, but they can have a major influence on weather. #AGUPubs

Here’s How the Hunga Tonga Eruption Sounded - Eos New Zealanders’ experiences during the Hunga Volcano’s eruption match seismic monitoring data.

People around Aotearoa New Zealand heard the Hunga Volcano erupt. What do those sounds tell scientists about the eruption?

Here’s How the Hunga Tonga Eruption Sounded - Eos New Zealanders’ experiences during the Hunga Volcano’s eruption match seismic monitoring data.

People around Aotearoa New Zealand heard the Hunga Volcano erupt. What do those sounds tell scientists about the eruption?

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The science of how lost dogs find their way home Wayward canines use powerful senses, including possibly tracking Earth’s magnetic field, to travel back to their owners.

New article this week—lost dogs! Magnets! 🐕‍🦺🧭

A new metric shows which countries experience disproportionate earthquake casualties - Temblor.net A new system for cataloguing earthquake fatalities suggests that five countries have suffered the greatest loss of life over the past 500 years.

@beccapox.bsky.social's latest piece for Temblor explores a new metric to better quantify just which countries are most vulnerable when a major earthquake strikes -- earthquake fatality load. Topping the list: Ecuador, Lebanon, Haiti, Turkmenistan, and Portugal. ⚒️🧪

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A clearer picture of Cascadia emerges from modern mapping - Temblor.net Information gathered during a 2021 marine research expedition offers insight into the possible behavior of the Pacific Northwest’s most enigmatic fault.

For temblor, @beccapox.bsky.social talked with scientists about a new study of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. In this work, the team imaged the megathrust in unprecedented detail. Findings can illuminate the risk posed to coastal communities by "the really big one" ⚒️🧪

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Inequality persists after an earthquake's impact - Temblor.net A new study highlights how predominantly minority neighborhoods in Los Angeles — and especially those with Black populations — will be most affected in the aftermath of a large earthquake.

A new study highlights how predominantly minority neighborhoods in Los Angeles — and especially those with Black populations — will be most affected in the aftermath of a large earthquake. Science writer @beccapox.bsky.social dives into this work, presented at AGU, for Temblor's latest.