Dr. Wendy Bohon
@drwendyrocks.bsky.social
Earthquake geologist 🧪⚒️ | Scicomm specialist 🎙️| Formerly USGS, IRIS, NASA | she/her | Views are mine | website: https://wendybohon.com/
“A delightful blend of scientific rigor and domestic chaos.”
“A delightful blend of scientific rigor and domestic chaos.”
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Dr. Wendy Bohon
@drwendyrocks.bsky.social
· Dec 12
Hi! I’m Wendy and I’m an earthquake geologist and science communication specialist. I post about earthquakes, geology, cats, kids and comms.
According to BlueSky I’m a “delightful blend of scientific rigor and domestic chaos” 😁. 🧪⚒️
According to BlueSky I’m a “delightful blend of scientific rigor and domestic chaos” 😁. 🧪⚒️
Do you love Star Wars and geology? I’ve got a podcast for you!!
I had the pleasure of geeking out with @jamesjawa.bsky.social and @melissatruth.bsky.social about the geology of Star Wars!
I had the pleasure of geeking out with @jamesjawa.bsky.social and @melissatruth.bsky.social about the geology of Star Wars!
New ep out today: Earthquake Geology in Star Wars. Dr. Wendy Bohon @drwendyrocks.bsky.social takes us to Naboo's watery core, Mustafar's lavafalls, and what might realistically happen when you zap Jedha and Alderaan. Plus kalkite revealed! #starwars skywalkingthroughneverland.com/star-warsolo...
February 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Do you love Star Wars and geology? I’ve got a podcast for you!!
I had the pleasure of geeking out with @jamesjawa.bsky.social and @melissatruth.bsky.social about the geology of Star Wars!
I had the pleasure of geeking out with @jamesjawa.bsky.social and @melissatruth.bsky.social about the geology of Star Wars!
They changed the headline. Yay! So much better.
February 17, 2026 at 5:07 AM
They changed the headline. Yay! So much better.
I miss east coast sunrises.
February 17, 2026 at 4:15 AM
I miss east coast sunrises.
This seems like a great moment to talk about the importance of science communication!
Science communication matters because it connects scientific research with people, giving folks information they need to make informed decisions about everything from health to hazards.
Science communication matters because it connects scientific research with people, giving folks information they need to make informed decisions about everything from health to hazards.
February 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
This seems like a great moment to talk about the importance of science communication!
Science communication matters because it connects scientific research with people, giving folks information they need to make informed decisions about everything from health to hazards.
Science communication matters because it connects scientific research with people, giving folks information they need to make informed decisions about everything from health to hazards.
Beautiful day today! So pleased to enjoy the gorgeous weather before the rains come.
February 16, 2026 at 1:35 AM
Beautiful day today! So pleased to enjoy the gorgeous weather before the rains come.
Let me just make a few little adjustments to that title…
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
Wendy Bohon has built a TikTok following as an earthquake geologist. She helps lead earthquake work for the California Geological Survey.
How a TikToker and former actress is helping lead California’s earthquake work
Wendy Bohon has built a TikTok following as an earthquake geologist. She helps lead earthquake work for the California Geological Survey.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Let me just make a few little adjustments to that title…
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
“How a scientist with a PhD in Geology and 25 years of experience is helping lead California’s earthquake work”
Way to devalue my experience.
Today is my 2 year anniversary with @cageosurvey.bsky.social! 🎉
February 12, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Today is my 2 year anniversary with @cageosurvey.bsky.social! 🎉
Nothing says 🤓 like a map shirt!
February 11, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Nothing says 🤓 like a map shirt!
TODAY at 10 am PST! www.youtube.com/live/msNMg4m...
MegaQuakes: The Science Behind the World's Largest Earthquakes
YouTube video by Exploring By The Seat Of Your Pants
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February 11, 2026 at 3:37 PM
TODAY at 10 am PST! www.youtube.com/live/msNMg4m...
Reposted by Dr. Wendy Bohon
Between February 2 (12:00 AM PST) and February 8 (11:59 PM) there were 36 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸97 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9
🔸8 earthquakes between M3.0 - 3.9
🔸2 earthquakes between M4.0 - 4.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.7 west of Petrolia, CA.
🔸97 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9
🔸8 earthquakes between M3.0 - 3.9
🔸2 earthquakes between M4.0 - 4.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.7 west of Petrolia, CA.
February 10, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Between February 2 (12:00 AM PST) and February 8 (11:59 PM) there were 36 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸97 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9
🔸8 earthquakes between M3.0 - 3.9
🔸2 earthquakes between M4.0 - 4.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.7 west of Petrolia, CA.
🔸97 earthquakes between M2.0 - 2.9
🔸8 earthquakes between M3.0 - 3.9
🔸2 earthquakes between M4.0 - 4.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.7 west of Petrolia, CA.
Ternary diagram of geoscientists. Where do you fall?
February 9, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Ternary diagram of geoscientists. Where do you fall?
Watching Star Wars and my kid just told me he would join the imperial forces because they have better outfits. 😂
February 5, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Watching Star Wars and my kid just told me he would join the imperial forces because they have better outfits. 😂
Reposted by Dr. Wendy Bohon
Between January 26 (12:00 AM PST) and February 1 (11:59 PM) there were 36 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸31 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸5 earthquake between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.4 near San Ramon, CA.
🔸31 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸5 earthquake between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.4 near San Ramon, CA.
February 2, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Between January 26 (12:00 AM PST) and February 1 (11:59 PM) there were 36 earthquakes in California of magnitude 2.0 or larger.
🔸31 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸5 earthquake between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.4 near San Ramon, CA.
🔸31 earthquakes between magnitude 2.0 - 2.9
🔸5 earthquake between magnitude 3.0 - 3.9
The largest earthquake was a magnitude 3.4 near San Ramon, CA.
Earthquakes that occur at night or in the early morning hours are often felt by many people, because folks are usually quiet and at rest.
Because there have been several felt quakes in the last hour people may be anxious or on edge, and this is totally understandable.
Because there have been several felt quakes in the last hour people may be anxious or on edge, and this is totally understandable.
This San Ramon earthquake swarm just keeps chugging along! M3.9 and M3.3 this morning.
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
February 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Earthquakes that occur at night or in the early morning hours are often felt by many people, because folks are usually quiet and at rest.
Because there have been several felt quakes in the last hour people may be anxious or on edge, and this is totally understandable.
Because there have been several felt quakes in the last hour people may be anxious or on edge, and this is totally understandable.
This San Ramon earthquake swarm just keeps chugging along! M3.9 and M3.3 this morning.
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
February 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
This San Ramon earthquake swarm just keeps chugging along! M3.9 and M3.3 this morning.
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Did you feel it? Report it.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
Beautiful moon 🌕 tonight!
February 2, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Beautiful moon 🌕 tonight!
They made $101 at the lemonade stand! 🍋🍪
February 1, 2026 at 12:13 AM
They made $101 at the lemonade stand! 🍋🍪
My 11-year old boys are setting up a lemonade and cookie stand today and want to donate all proceeds to an org that advocates to improve the availability of mental health services in California. 1)
January 31, 2026 at 6:43 PM
My 11-year old boys are setting up a lemonade and cookie stand today and want to donate all proceeds to an org that advocates to improve the availability of mental health services in California. 1)
That little San Ramon earthquake swarm just won’t quit! M3.4 and M3.1 (and some smaller quakes) today.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
January 31, 2026 at 2:07 AM
That little San Ramon earthquake swarm just won’t quit! M3.4 and M3.1 (and some smaller quakes) today.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
This has been my whole family for the last week. 💔
January 30, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This has been my whole family for the last week. 💔
Interesting M4.2 earthquake in Montana today 8 km NE of Black Eagle, Montana. Looks to have been widely felt, especially in Great Falls.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
January 30, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Interesting M4.2 earthquake in Montana today 8 km NE of Black Eagle, Montana. Looks to have been widely felt, especially in Great Falls.
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...
5 jobs I’ve had:
Receptionist
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Actress
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Server/hostess
Cave tour guide
Actress
Party planner
5 jobs I've had:
Cleaner
Garbage man
Parcel sorter
Content mill writer
Video game tester
Cleaner
Garbage man
Parcel sorter
Content mill writer
Video game tester
5 jobs i’ve had:
gallery attendant
suicide hotline
phone sex hotline
retail visual merchandiser
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gallery attendant
suicide hotline
phone sex hotline
retail visual merchandiser
marketing
January 29, 2026 at 11:06 PM
5 jobs I’ve had:
Receptionist
Server/hostess
Cave tour guide
Actress
Party planner
Receptionist
Server/hostess
Cave tour guide
Actress
Party planner
I would like to beseech, nay implore, committees to consider that there are more ways to reach people than just papers and webinars.
January 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I would like to beseech, nay implore, committees to consider that there are more ways to reach people than just papers and webinars.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with Graham Womack from the Sac Bee about earthquake resilience, seismic safety, earthquake early warning, and the importance of science in public service. I’ll let you know when the article comes out!
📸 Kelsi Krandel
📸 Kelsi Krandel
January 29, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Yesterday I had the opportunity to speak with Graham Womack from the Sac Bee about earthquake resilience, seismic safety, earthquake early warning, and the importance of science in public service. I’ll let you know when the article comes out!
📸 Kelsi Krandel
📸 Kelsi Krandel
Despite the horrors of the world there are still cats. Thank god.
January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Despite the horrors of the world there are still cats. Thank god.