Tom Shea

Six reasons why Trump’s attack on Venezuela was very wrong:

Truly gives you a sense of how astonishingly simple the earth is (and a good sense of scale).
It took chagpt only two years to make earth scientists obsolete. 🥲

In February 2025, a bunch of volcanologists (25% early careers!) met to discuss caldera-rift eruptions in Hilo, Hawai'i. A quick summary of what is known and still enigmatic: eos.org/science-upda...

Bonus photo of the group, with a big Hawaiian thanks to NSF-EAR for supporting the Early Careers

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Beyond the horrible...

Did you know that UH Hilo participates in the National Student Exchange Program? We welcome students from all over the upper 49 states to our campus every year. We also have a robust international exchange program.

If you are interested in learning about volcanoes with a front row seat, reach out!

Career Opportunities at the University of Hawai'i | University of Hawai'i

Come work in Hawai'i, come study active volcanoes, teach and mentor the next generation of volcanologists. 🌋

The Gordon Macdonald Chair of Volcanology position is open.
A a lifetime of studying new eruptions (nearly) guaranteed!
www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawa...

YouTube video by USGS [V1cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (west Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

Kilauea Season 300,000, Episode 33!
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A fantastic volcanic postdoc opportunity at University of Bristol!
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It should no longer be a controversial viewpoint. Glad Bernie is among the rare politicians in the US to continuously speak up.

Yes Bernie gets it, even defends republicans because there are bigger issues than partisanship here.
(fwiw Christie is a grade-A butthole)

Trump is a demagogue.

He wants more and more power for himself. He doesn’t accept criticism — not even from Republicans.

He simply wants Americans to bow down and obey.

Not gonna happen. Too many brave Americans died to defend democracy to let Trump take it away.

Rock Looked Way Cooler Wet

Rock Looked Way Cooler Wet

Cost of public college tuition:
Sweden: $0
Norway: $0
Finland: $0
Denmark: $0
United States: $9,596

When Republicans say it's OK to give billions in tax breaks to the top 1%, don't tell me we can't afford to make public college available for free.

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From the clevercomebacks community on Reddit: The governor keeping it real Explore this post and more from the clevercomebacks community

and this
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From the clevercomebacks community on Reddit: It's a gift that keeps on giving Explore this post and more from the clevercomebacks community

Newsom's posts are one of the few good things to come out of 2025. I am addicted to them.
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U.S. Becomes First Country To Recognize Mega-Israel WASHINGTON—Calling the ongoing violence in the region “disgusting” while pledging America’s unwavering support, President Trump announced Monday that the United States would be the first country to recognize the state of Mega-Israel. “We recognize the right of Mega-Israel to exist as an ever-expanding sovereign nation,” said Trump, who added that he believed the West had turned a […]

U.S. Becomes First Country To Recognize Mega-Israel

When a potential building takeover impacts your job AND the city you love.

NSF Division of Earth Sciences Informational Webinar

US Earth Scientists: We know you have questions, come get them answered directly from NSF/EAR POs! Tuesday, June 17, 2p Eastern. Register here: www.nsf.gov/events/nsf-d...

YouTube video by USGS [V3cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (south Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

and from another angle...
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YouTube video by USGS [V1cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (west Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

If you lay awake at night wondering how high Hawaiian lava fountain goes from 0 to 11, this Kīlauea live stream has a great sequence, from around 16:15 on.
Thanks #USGS_Volcanoes
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Saw this infographic yesterday about budget cuts:
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Like many of us Earth Scientists brought up through a US system that was full of opportunity and promise, I owe having a career to NSF EAR. It's devastating to see what's on the table for their next budget...

So many of my colleagues are struggling with this same decision: stay or leave. I’m staying as long as it’s within my power to do so, but this is 🔥🔥🔥

Passé a la radio l'autre jour, redevenu d'actualité 😔

Not surprisingly, Trump’s overall tax and tariff proposals would make the very rich much richer and working families poorer.

If you earn less than $360,000 a year, your taxes are going to go way up.

If you’re in the top 1%? Don’t worry. You’ll save big.

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What a view! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpqT...
Hopefully activity stays on the mild/safe side of things.