Brian Terbush
@theterbush.bsky.social
Earthquake and Volcano safety/preparedness focused emergency manager for Washington State. Volcano Geophysicist. Song Parodyifier? Living/breathing/walking pile of Dad Jokes.
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A thread 🧵 on the importance of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program, from the point of view of Washington State (unofficially, of course; this is just my opinion). Don't just take my word for it, though - read the NTHMP 2024 annual report here: www.weather.gov/media/nthmp/... 🌊
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July 30, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A thread 🧵 on the importance of the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program, from the point of view of Washington State (unofficially, of course; this is just my opinion). Don't just take my word for it, though - read the NTHMP 2024 annual report here: www.weather.gov/media/nthmp/... 🌊
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Sheer. fucking. spite.
June 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Sheer. fucking. spite.
Excellent take on the two typically-used temperature systems, but it doesn't take into account that neither scale can compare to the simplicity of the scale developed by Hilton, early 2000s, which is a binary operator where things are either "hot" or "not."
Adding my ancient take on this, which apparently only lives on Mastodon now (toot toot)
June 23, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Excellent take on the two typically-used temperature systems, but it doesn't take into account that neither scale can compare to the simplicity of the scale developed by Hilton, early 2000s, which is a binary operator where things are either "hot" or "not."
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A federal officer cannot be “doxxed.” The public has a right to know who is operating in our government, especially if they have the power to imprison someone.
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons: "If you look before January 20, and even after January 20, the men & women of ICE did not have to have masks on their face. Me personally, I don't want those officers having to wear masks bc it's hot, it's dangerous. But ICE agents are being doxxed at a horrible rate"
June 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A federal officer cannot be “doxxed.” The public has a right to know who is operating in our government, especially if they have the power to imprison someone.
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I needed to read this today. Thought someone else might need it too.
June 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I needed to read this today. Thought someone else might need it too.
Murder puddle.
...that's a pretty good band name.
...that's a pretty good band name.
June 22, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Murder puddle.
...that's a pretty good band name.
...that's a pretty good band name.
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A good way to avoid a "costly, unnecessary, and avoidable conflict" is to… not start one.
It's infuriating so many Democrats can't make this very obvious logical jump in their reactions.
It's infuriating so many Democrats can't make this very obvious logical jump in their reactions.
Senate Intel Vice Chair Mark Warner:
"The president must come before Congress immediately to articulate clear strategic objectives and lay out how he plans to protect American lives and ensure we are not once again drawn into a costly, unnecessary, and avoidable conflict."
"The president must come before Congress immediately to articulate clear strategic objectives and lay out how he plans to protect American lives and ensure we are not once again drawn into a costly, unnecessary, and avoidable conflict."
June 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
A good way to avoid a "costly, unnecessary, and avoidable conflict" is to… not start one.
It's infuriating so many Democrats can't make this very obvious logical jump in their reactions.
It's infuriating so many Democrats can't make this very obvious logical jump in their reactions.
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The United States never has enough money to keep people alive at home but always has enough money to kill people overseas.
June 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The United States never has enough money to keep people alive at home but always has enough money to kill people overseas.
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You need an eraser this big when you play "The Search for Planet X" the way I do 🤣😭
(Great, fun, nearly infinitely replayable puzzle/strategy/logic rule board game if you're looking for one, with a lot of different difficulty levels available!)
(Great, fun, nearly infinitely replayable puzzle/strategy/logic rule board game if you're looking for one, with a lot of different difficulty levels available!)
June 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
You need an eraser this big when you play "The Search for Planet X" the way I do 🤣😭
(Great, fun, nearly infinitely replayable puzzle/strategy/logic rule board game if you're looking for one, with a lot of different difficulty levels available!)
(Great, fun, nearly infinitely replayable puzzle/strategy/logic rule board game if you're looking for one, with a lot of different difficulty levels available!)
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The Onion has sent the following letter to all 535 members of Congress. This special edition will be in their physical mailboxes as they return from recess tomorrow.
We hope it inspires them to continue to cower as our essential liberties are systematically dismantled.
theonion.com/letter-to-co...
We hope it inspires them to continue to cower as our essential liberties are systematically dismantled.
theonion.com/letter-to-co...
June 22, 2025 at 2:44 PM
The Onion has sent the following letter to all 535 members of Congress. This special edition will be in their physical mailboxes as they return from recess tomorrow.
We hope it inspires them to continue to cower as our essential liberties are systematically dismantled.
theonion.com/letter-to-co...
We hope it inspires them to continue to cower as our essential liberties are systematically dismantled.
theonion.com/letter-to-co...
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Donald Trump just unilaterally bombed Iran. A masked gang is terrorizing our streets. America has rapidly devolved into an authoritarian state.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
June 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Donald Trump just unilaterally bombed Iran. A masked gang is terrorizing our streets. America has rapidly devolved into an authoritarian state.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
Good article talking about the story and some of the lasting legacy of the May 18th, 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens.
The consequences of one eruption weren't just the day of, but have persisted for decades - something we will all need to keep in mind for future eruptions.
katu.com/news/local/m...
The consequences of one eruption weren't just the day of, but have persisted for decades - something we will all need to keep in mind for future eruptions.
katu.com/news/local/m...
How Mount St. Helens eruption still impacts local waterways decades later
When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, the blast released 3.3 billion cubic yards of earth from the mountain.
katu.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Good article talking about the story and some of the lasting legacy of the May 18th, 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens.
The consequences of one eruption weren't just the day of, but have persisted for decades - something we will all need to keep in mind for future eruptions.
katu.com/news/local/m...
The consequences of one eruption weren't just the day of, but have persisted for decades - something we will all need to keep in mind for future eruptions.
katu.com/news/local/m...
...and 7 years ago.
June 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
...and 7 years ago.
Happy #Caturday!
When you have a long-haired cat, and you haven't furminated in a while, then get paid out in huge layers of thick hair, is that de-furred compensation?
When you have a long-haired cat, and you haven't furminated in a while, then get paid out in huge layers of thick hair, is that de-furred compensation?
June 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy #Caturday!
When you have a long-haired cat, and you haven't furminated in a while, then get paid out in huge layers of thick hair, is that de-furred compensation?
When you have a long-haired cat, and you haven't furminated in a while, then get paid out in huge layers of thick hair, is that de-furred compensation?
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Earthquake data analysts beware! Just like social media video filters, what you’re looking at may not be real. #nofilter
Also, I just discovered Bluesky now allows videos (like this one) that are longer than 60 seconds 🎉
New video length limit is 3 minutes.
Also, I just discovered Bluesky now allows videos (like this one) that are longer than 60 seconds 🎉
New video length limit is 3 minutes.
June 21, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Earthquake data analysts beware! Just like social media video filters, what you’re looking at may not be real. #nofilter
Also, I just discovered Bluesky now allows videos (like this one) that are longer than 60 seconds 🎉
New video length limit is 3 minutes.
Also, I just discovered Bluesky now allows videos (like this one) that are longer than 60 seconds 🎉
New video length limit is 3 minutes.
Reviews:
"Solo Leveling" so far was just a show about whether "LEEEEEROOOOY JENKINS!" was in fact a good idea.
...and also a power fantasy.
...and also somehow enjoyable to watch and makes the viewer curious about what happens next?
"Solo Leveling" so far was just a show about whether "LEEEEEROOOOY JENKINS!" was in fact a good idea.
...and also a power fantasy.
...and also somehow enjoyable to watch and makes the viewer curious about what happens next?
June 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Reviews:
"Solo Leveling" so far was just a show about whether "LEEEEEROOOOY JENKINS!" was in fact a good idea.
...and also a power fantasy.
...and also somehow enjoyable to watch and makes the viewer curious about what happens next?
"Solo Leveling" so far was just a show about whether "LEEEEEROOOOY JENKINS!" was in fact a good idea.
...and also a power fantasy.
...and also somehow enjoyable to watch and makes the viewer curious about what happens next?
ASMR is for people who want to enjoy eating popcorn but want to forego enjoying the best parts of it ...like tasting popcorn.
June 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
ASMR is for people who want to enjoy eating popcorn but want to forego enjoying the best parts of it ...like tasting popcorn.
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It feels weird to me that we're supposed to call our representatives to be like: "Hey can we not initiate another forever war?" You'd think they'd be able to handle that one without a ton of input.
June 18, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It feels weird to me that we're supposed to call our representatives to be like: "Hey can we not initiate another forever war?" You'd think they'd be able to handle that one without a ton of input.
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Are you ready to get your shake on? #ShakeOut is the world’s largest yearly earthquake and tsunami drill, and this year it’s on October 16th at 10:16 AM. Join millions of people across the globe as we practice protective actions to increase preparedness for the next big one!
June 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Are you ready to get your shake on? #ShakeOut is the world’s largest yearly earthquake and tsunami drill, and this year it’s on October 16th at 10:16 AM. Join millions of people across the globe as we practice protective actions to increase preparedness for the next big one!
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Personally I think that hurting people is bad and helping people is good and it just feels like that should not be all that radical a stance.
And yet
And yet
June 18, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Personally I think that hurting people is bad and helping people is good and it just feels like that should not be all that radical a stance.
And yet
And yet
I was very confused by these results until I thought foe a little while 🤣🧲🧠
June 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I was very confused by these results until I thought foe a little while 🤣🧲🧠
Does anyone know of any research going on about how people use AI to look for information about Emergency Alerts/about disasters?
I think it would be fascinating to learn more aabout how we can fill gaps in messaging based on the current situation and make sure people get accurate actionable info.
I think it would be fascinating to learn more aabout how we can fill gaps in messaging based on the current situation and make sure people get accurate actionable info.
I say this with exasperation, but also just a comment on the reality of information sharing right now.
Some of the "social milling" that will go on after an emergency alert goes out will be done through AI.
Just a reality at this point. So what can we do in #EmergencyManagement to work with this?
Some of the "social milling" that will go on after an emergency alert goes out will be done through AI.
Just a reality at this point. So what can we do in #EmergencyManagement to work with this?
June 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Does anyone know of any research going on about how people use AI to look for information about Emergency Alerts/about disasters?
I think it would be fascinating to learn more aabout how we can fill gaps in messaging based on the current situation and make sure people get accurate actionable info.
I think it would be fascinating to learn more aabout how we can fill gaps in messaging based on the current situation and make sure people get accurate actionable info.
"I asked ChatGPT for information about this Ferry Outage, and it didn't know anything."
-an apparently serious actual human being during a Ferry Closure that had just been announced by another real human being in an official capacity about the closure, and a closure was posted online. 🤦♂️
-an apparently serious actual human being during a Ferry Closure that had just been announced by another real human being in an official capacity about the closure, and a closure was posted online. 🤦♂️
June 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"I asked ChatGPT for information about this Ferry Outage, and it didn't know anything."
-an apparently serious actual human being during a Ferry Closure that had just been announced by another real human being in an official capacity about the closure, and a closure was posted online. 🤦♂️
-an apparently serious actual human being during a Ferry Closure that had just been announced by another real human being in an official capacity about the closure, and a closure was posted online. 🤦♂️
Not sure if they're going to get the kind of clicks/engagement they're hoping for with the slogan "Shag where your friends live."
June 16, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Not sure if they're going to get the kind of clicks/engagement they're hoping for with the slogan "Shag where your friends live."