Jascha Polet
@jascha.bsky.social
Seismologist who joined the Great Resignation in academia & moved from CA to Italy. Still figuring out what’s next, but enjoying the process.
#seismology #earthquake #geoscience #geophysics #photography #italy
#seismology #earthquake #geoscience #geophysics #photography #italy
Most if not all geophysics faculty at the R1 where I went to grad school would become ineligible for future federal funding if this ban passes congress. 🧪⚒️
“The prohibited activities would include joint research, co-authorship on papers, and advising a foreign graduate student or postdoctoral fellow. The language is retroactive, meaning any interactions during the previous 5 years could make a scientist ineligible for future federal funding.”
U.S. Congress considers sweeping ban on Chinese collaborations
Researchers speak out against proposal that would bar funding for U.S. scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students
www.science.org
November 15, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Most if not all geophysics faculty at the R1 where I went to grad school would become ineligible for future federal funding if this ban passes congress. 🧪⚒️
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This is a real flight school, teaching people to fly planes!!! Like????
November 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is a real flight school, teaching people to fly planes!!! Like????
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Guy seething with jealousy: Well, I think the normal sky is already pretty cool
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Guy seething with jealousy: Well, I think the normal sky is already pretty cool
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NOAA cut funding for critical parts of the tsunami and earthquake detection system in Alaska, primarily in the Aleutians. I spoke to Wash Post about negative impacts. But, hey, what are the chances of a deadly tsunami being triggered in Alaska? (Gift article, not behind paywall) ⚒️ wapo.st/4qKvavQ
This lab is key for tracking deadly waves. Its sensors are about to go offline.
After NOAA cut funding to the lab that’s been monitoring seismic activity for more than 25 years, nine stations tracking tsunami-causing earthquakes for the agency will go offline by the end of the mo...
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
NOAA cut funding for critical parts of the tsunami and earthquake detection system in Alaska, primarily in the Aleutians. I spoke to Wash Post about negative impacts. But, hey, what are the chances of a deadly tsunami being triggered in Alaska? (Gift article, not behind paywall) ⚒️ wapo.st/4qKvavQ
I generated a quick map for the current earthquake sequence near Japan, in a complex area of the subduction zone (or maybe it’s only considered complex because it is so well instrumented…) ⚒️
November 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
I generated a quick map for the current earthquake sequence near Japan, in a complex area of the subduction zone (or maybe it’s only considered complex because it is so well instrumented…) ⚒️
I realize this is turning into a fall colors account, but I’m still pretty excited about experiencing real seasons, so here is one more! 🍁🍂
November 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I realize this is turning into a fall colors account, but I’m still pretty excited about experiencing real seasons, so here is one more! 🍁🍂
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The underwater seismometer network is so great, as evidenced from yesterday's EQ off-Tohoku.
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
November 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The underwater seismometer network is so great, as evidenced from yesterday's EQ off-Tohoku.
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
Reposting unofficial visualization by x.com/kotoho76/sta...
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50 year mortgage is so crazy. to put it in perspective, 2016 was 50 years ago
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
50 year mortgage is so crazy. to put it in perspective, 2016 was 50 years ago
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I get notices for homes on Cape Cod that are like "$20,000 price cut! Imagine waking up to the sunrise every morning!!"
Yeah, imagine waking up in the Atlantic Ocean one morning.
Yeah, imagine waking up in the Atlantic Ocean one morning.
November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
I get notices for homes on Cape Cod that are like "$20,000 price cut! Imagine waking up to the sunrise every morning!!"
Yeah, imagine waking up in the Atlantic Ocean one morning.
Yeah, imagine waking up in the Atlantic Ocean one morning.
Caturday toe floof🐱
November 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Caturday toe floof🐱
Peak fall colors in some of the valleys now. No filters needed, just nature! 🍂🍁
November 6, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Peak fall colors in some of the valleys now. No filters needed, just nature! 🍂🍁
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Great article from @virginiagewin.bsky.social showing that across the Federal science ecosystem, research that benefits the American public is being delayed or completely halted, and remaining programs are being consolidated under close partisan political control. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Dismantling of US federal agencies will ‘destroy science’
From NASA to the National Institutes of Health, federal agencies conduct research that universities cannot. Agency scientists speak out about the irreplaceable facilities, institutional knowledge and ...
www.nature.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Great article from @virginiagewin.bsky.social showing that across the Federal science ecosystem, research that benefits the American public is being delayed or completely halted, and remaining programs are being consolidated under close partisan political control. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Perfect house for a hard rock geologist! ⚒️
November 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Perfect house for a hard rock geologist! ⚒️
Shallow strike slip M6.3 #earthquake occurred about an hour ago in Central Afghanistan. ⚒️
November 2, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Shallow strike slip M6.3 #earthquake occurred about an hour ago in Central Afghanistan. ⚒️
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Did you know that submarine cables on the deep ocean floor literally connect our world?
This map reveals the fragile & mostly unseen infrastructure carrying 99% of Earth's data traffic & providing internet access everywhere.
www.maps.com/submarine-ca...
🧪 🌊 ⚒️ 🌍 🌎 🌏 #gischat @seabed2030.bsky.social
This map reveals the fragile & mostly unseen infrastructure carrying 99% of Earth's data traffic & providing internet access everywhere.
www.maps.com/submarine-ca...
🧪 🌊 ⚒️ 🌍 🌎 🌏 #gischat @seabed2030.bsky.social
The Underwater Cables That Connect the World
Explore the fragile and mostly unseen infrastructure that carries 99% of international data traffic and provides internet access around the world.
www.maps.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Did you know that submarine cables on the deep ocean floor literally connect our world?
This map reveals the fragile & mostly unseen infrastructure carrying 99% of Earth's data traffic & providing internet access everywhere.
www.maps.com/submarine-ca...
🧪 🌊 ⚒️ 🌍 🌎 🌏 #gischat @seabed2030.bsky.social
This map reveals the fragile & mostly unseen infrastructure carrying 99% of Earth's data traffic & providing internet access everywhere.
www.maps.com/submarine-ca...
🧪 🌊 ⚒️ 🌍 🌎 🌏 #gischat @seabed2030.bsky.social
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Another article about Alaska Earthquake Center and tsunami funding cuts www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/11/01/s...
November 1, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Another article about Alaska Earthquake Center and tsunami funding cuts www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/11/01/s...
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NEW: The Trump admin just ended the practice of automatically extending work permits when people file to renew them — meaning that if USCIS takes too long to process a renewal the applicant loses their authorization to work legally.
The interim final rule applies to renewals filed after tomorrow.
The interim final rule applies to renewals filed after tomorrow.
![This document is scheduled to be published in the
Federal Register on 10/30/2025 and available online at
https://federalregister.gov/d/2025-19702, and on https://govinfo.gov
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY: Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents AGENCY: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ACTION: Interim final rule (“IFR”) with request for comments. ______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY: This IFR amends DHS regulations to end the practice of automatically extending the validity of employment authorization documents (Forms I-766 or EADs) for aliens who have timely filed an application to renew their EAD in certain employment authorization categories. The purpose of this change is to prioritize the proper vetting and screening of aliens before granting a new period of employment authorization and/or a new EAD. This IFR does not impact the validity of EADs that were automatically extended prior to [INSERT DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER] or which are otherwise automatically extended by law or Federal Register notice.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2vtbmhmrwzbqcfv4we4uxzzt/bafkreicxgrb4jgjk3455qn4mjcjyz24ysxwf3ri2j5gzlqe4uuq67m746a@jpeg)
October 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW: The Trump admin just ended the practice of automatically extending work permits when people file to renew them — meaning that if USCIS takes too long to process a renewal the applicant loses their authorization to work legally.
The interim final rule applies to renewals filed after tomorrow.
The interim final rule applies to renewals filed after tomorrow.
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Not good for #jamaica. #Melissa may be the strongest hurricane to ever hit the island. 3 feet of rainfall totals = catastrophic flooding with years of recovery. This storm is moving slower than we walk.
#mawx #tropics #hurricane #boston @bostonglobe.com
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/27/m...
#mawx #tropics #hurricane #boston @bostonglobe.com
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/27/m...
October 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Not good for #jamaica. #Melissa may be the strongest hurricane to ever hit the island. 3 feet of rainfall totals = catastrophic flooding with years of recovery. This storm is moving slower than we walk.
#mawx #tropics #hurricane #boston @bostonglobe.com
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/27/m...
#mawx #tropics #hurricane #boston @bostonglobe.com
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/27/m...
Perfect hiking weather and fall colors near peak in the Alps!
October 25, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Perfect hiking weather and fall colors near peak in the Alps!
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Wow. Harvard nuking its PhD programs
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
Harvard FAS Cuts Ph.D. Seats By More Than Half Across Next Two Admissions Cycles | News | The Harvard Crimson
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences slashed the number of Ph.D. student admissions slots for the Science division by more than 75 percent and for the Arts & Humanities division by about 60 percent for th...
www.thecrimson.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Wow. Harvard nuking its PhD programs
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
- Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75%
- Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60%
- Social Sciences by 50–70%
- History by 60%
- Biology by 75%
- The German department will lose all PhD seats
- Sociology from six PhD students to zero
We went to Arco over the weekend for the fall foliage and the Rockmaster climbing and bouldering festival. Both were very enjoyable!
(And no, those are not 🍁 pics.)
(And no, those are not 🍁 pics.)
October 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We went to Arco over the weekend for the fall foliage and the Rockmaster climbing and bouldering festival. Both were very enjoyable!
(And no, those are not 🍁 pics.)
(And no, those are not 🍁 pics.)
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I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.
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I would laugh if this wasn't so true 😭
October 19, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I would laugh if this wasn't so true 😭