Andy's recent paper discussed: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adx9442

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In this episode, I host Andy Jones, a PhD candidate in Geoscience at the University of Wisconsin Madison. We focus on Andy's recently published research in California’s Sierra Nevada, where glaciers are disappearing for the first time in 30,000 years! We cover the formation, recession, and climatic impact of glaciers. Andy also talks about glacier studies in the Tropical Andes, emphasizing the need for climate action.

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• ​00:00 Intro
• ​04:18 Glaciers' Role in Climate Regulation
• ​06:51 California's Disappearing Glaciers
• ​08:39 Historical Context of Expansion and Retreat
• ​20:00 Climate Change and Glacial Response
• ​29:59 Future Research

Music: 368 by Dyalla

This month, I bring back Marshall Pontrelli, a fan-favorite former guest and graduate school coworker! We talk about Marshall's research on geotechnical engineering, site response, and earthquake hazard mapping. We also get into Marshall’s thoughts on the peer review process and the application of scientific thinking to broader contexts.

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00:00 Welcome and Intro

02:01 Marshall's Graduate School Research

08:31 Mexico City Earthquake Study

16:37 Geological Mapping and Hazard Analysis

28:43 Depth to Bedrock, Shear Wave Velocity, and Cone Penetration Tests

41:48 Design-Build vs. Design-Bid-Build

49:29 Reflections on Scientific Thinking

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Today’s interview is with not one, but TWO researchers from the Tufts Geohazards Research group! I host Maggie Roberts and Ellie Meyer, PhD students learning about how Earthquake shaking waves affect structures at the surface.

Maggie and Ellie discuss methodologies using HVSR measurements, the limitations of traditional VS 30 models, and human-reported seismic data.

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00:00 Welcome Back

04:44 Ground motion Geohazards Research

07:43 Challenges and Progress in Earthquake Research

23:45 HVSR pros and cons

31:34 Human Data in Earthquake Studies

36:43 Future Goals for HVSR Models

40:22 Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Benefits

Music: 368 by Dyalla