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juli g pausas @jgpausas.bsky.social · 7h

Pine plantations burn more severely & recover more slowly than other vegetation types. This is observed using the forest map (L) or the forest inventory (R), Spain
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Relationship between fire severity (dNBR, x axis) and early postfire recovery (y axis) for the different vegetation types affected in the Bermeja, Culebra and Hurdes wildfires (Spain). A: based on the Spanish Forest Map (MFE) data; B: based on the Spanish National Inventory (IFN). Dashed lines correspond to global means.

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Orange County Register @ocregister.bsky.social · 10h

Marines say live-fire 250th anniversary beach assault will not close the 5 Freeway in Orange, San Diego counties trib.al/Qtizj3f

Marines say live-fire 250th anniversary beach assault will not close the 5 Freeway in Orange, San Diego counties

“No public highways or transportation routes will be closed,” a Marines official said.

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 8h

I had that happen to me when a fellow student transposed 2 digits of his ID so when the registrar was processing add slips week 4, I suddenly ended up with 4 extra classes I had never heard of or attended!

I had no idea until I got my grades as I had no need to check after the first week.

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 12h

For me, the hardest part is turning away books with AI covers. So many great memoirs and stories are tarnished with such asinine crap and authors need to know that there is a large segment of their audience who will walk away from that. A plain cover with words is much more preferable.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 13h

Tomorrow at 10:16 am, millions across the globe will take part in the GREAT SHAKEOUT, the largest earthquake drill!

The #LACoFD urges everyone to engage in the drill, review emergency plans & update emergency supplies!

For more info, visit Shakeout.org.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 14h

The #LACoFD joined alongside our #LACounty peers at today’s #2025QPA Ceremony.

This year’s theme, “Resilient: Today, Tomorrow, Together” celebrated the enduring spirit of Los Angeles County.

The #LACoFD was honored to receive several awards. Congrats to all of the honorees!

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Long Beach Watchdog @lbwatchdog.bsky.social · 19h

A Long Beach resident with no recent travel history has tested positive for clade I mpox, a more serious version of the mpox virus that first began circulating in the U.S. 3 years ago, city officials said.

Read more from @apignataro.bsky.social on the Watchdog. lbwatchdog.com/long-beach-h...

Long Beach health officials confirm first case of more serious mpox virus.
The risk to the public remains low, but this is the first case in the U.S. without known international travel, officials said.

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 15h

Perfect soup weather!

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 16h

Scientists finally reveal what’s behind long COVID’s mysterious brain fog

Researchers in Japan have pinpointed a biological cause of Long COVID brain fog using advanced PET brain imaging. They discovered widespread increases in AMPA receptor density linked to cognitive impa...

www.sciencedaily.com

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Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management @readylacounty.bsky.social · 18h

The Great California ShakeOut '25 is tomorrow 10/16 at 10:16am.

It's important to practice: “Drop, Cover, and Hold On!"

Discover what you can do to prepare for earthquakes & what to do during & after: ready.lacounty.gov/earthquakes

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 16h

I love this time of year
#halloween #pumpkinseeds

🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 17h

We went for a walk along SB Main st and the City hall area to look at the halloween decorations. Bit windy/cold but not bad!

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Los Angeles County @countyofla.bsky.social · 17h

Get the latest wildfire recovery news, information and resources:

content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CAL...

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Chris Sutton 🌎 @mapyoda.bsky.social · 19h

We're hiring! Our department has a tenure-track opening in support of our GIS programs.
wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdeta...

wiu.interviewexchange.com

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cira-csu.bsky.social @cira-csu.bsky.social · 20h

Five years ago yesterday, the Cameron Peak fire became the largest wildfire in Colorado state history.

This animation from August to November 2020 shows the full growth of the fire throughout those months, as well as the nearby East Troublesome and Mullen fires.

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Gulf Center for Sea Turtle Research @seaturtlecenter.bsky.social · 20h

Join the GCSTR’s Marine Debris Team for a beach clean up this Sunday, October 19th! 🐢🚮

We will be cleaning up the beach at Brazoria County Beach Access #5 on October 19th from 4-6 pm! Parking is free on the beach.

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Natural Hazards Center @hazcenter.bsky.social · 20h

What makes a community strong, aware, and prepared to cope with environmental change? This recent study looks at coastal Louisiana to examine some of the social foundations of community disaster resilience in one of the nation’s most rapidly changing regions: bit.ly/4qfRNZ2

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 21h

I know I'm getting closer to the end, and I'll have more reflections later, especially about the contrast between the two Captains - and the eventual climax and denouement of the story. But for now I'm enjoying the ride!

#histbookchat #booksky #reading

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 21h

and setting for each one. All told it's been a good read though! And a good look at the war in the Pacific from the aspect of the amphibious navy - not just one element of the APA, but also the beach party, the LCVP boat crews, the medical team, the chaplain, and more.

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 21h

story forward. Some are humorous, some are devastatingly sad, some come back chapters later, and some are a little predictable, but you know what? Most really aren't.

The changing POVs isn't disorienting either, as the author does a great job establishing who is talking, and the right feeling...

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 21h

Still working my way through the book. It's almost a collection of short stories at times, with people randomly introduced, their story told, and then they fade away. There are a few central characters, but it feels like a long running tv show more than a movie - episodic while still moving the...

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🛰️🔥 Mike 🌀🌪️ @disastergis.org · 1d

So it's a little after 3 am and this story just popped into my news feed lol

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NASAWATCH @nasawatch.bsky.social · Sep 12

Contractor employees at NASA Goddard have started to receive layoff notices this week.

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 1d

Community and Hometown Attentiveness 🚒

It was a great weekend spent with community… From #LACoFD Forestry Division presentations to community engagement/public education booths and firefighter recognitions!

#Community #Caring #Teamwork #HometownAttentiveness

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Los Angeles County Fire Department @lacofd.bsky.social · 1d

Over the weekend, the #LACoFD lifeguards celebrated 49 newly graduated Ocean Lifeguard Cadets.

This group worked hard by completing scheduled tower days w/ocean lifeguards, shadowing them during ocean rescues, first aid care, etc.

Congrats & we wish you continued success!

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