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Dr. Julian Lozos

@seismogenic.bsky.social

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 11h

Not gonna argue with you here...

Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 12h

The custodian came into my office during the Zoom class and I greeted her in Icelandic and she looked at me like I was totally insane. Oops.

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 13h

(The person teaching the class knows about my schedule and is ok with it!)

Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 13h

Had to join Icelandic Zoom class late because I was teaching Tectonics lab, and I'd forgotten the stress of rushing in without knowing how class started and then immediately getting called on!

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Celeste Labedz @celestelabedz.bsky.social · 2d

A lot of comments on Mars rovers or Moon landings, but it's important to remember that the planet NASA studies most is Earth. This is less about cutting flashy things like moonwalks and more about keeping communities in the dark on climate, weather, agriculture, pollution, natural hazards, and more.

Reuters @reuters.com · 2d

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers reut.rs/4302N2L

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory to lay off about 550 workers

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said on Monday it will cut nearly 550 jobs as part of a restructuring, not related to the current U.S. government shutdown.

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 2d

Hahahaha oh no!

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 2d

Hey @blaberid.bsky.social!

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 2d

Allow me to show you one of Katla's cutest features: her ear spots.

The black of a fluffy calico cat's head. The markings are quite symmetrical, with a big central black patch that starts at the top of her head and extends down her neck, and with triangles of orange on the top of her head on either side of the black. Her ears are mostly white, but they both have two little orange spots on them near the base.

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 6d

I guess not.
Which means my neighbors really need to stop letting doors slam like that!

Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 6d

Earthquake?

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 6d

"Will be dependent".
Or "will depend."
Oogh.

Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 6d

I straight-up told my parents in Virginia that whether or not I visit them in the next few years WILL be depend on the outcome of that race.

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 7d

Ohhh no. I'm so so sorry!

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 9d

Hopefully you also took the suggestion to get the backpack at their clearance/outlet in Skeifan?

(I’m still working my way through the Hraun I brought back!)

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 11d

I think that's the next step after the campus wifi.
(And contacting campus IT might be the step after that. Our department tech guy reached the limit of what his permissions allowed him to do.)

Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 11d

Looks like it might be related to me not having installed an OS update...but I can't install the update without the internet!
(Not even from a download of the installer on another disk...)

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 13d

If it were really aware, it would know how frustrated I get when I finally have time to do research but can't actually do it!

Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 13d

My work computer suddenly won't connect to the internet. Great.

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Mineral Cup #MinCup25 @mineralcup.bsky.social · 14d

We have a #MinCup25 champion!!

Congratulations, #Kyanite!
www.mineralcup.org/2025

After eight years of competing, another few hours to verify votes was nothing, right?

Amazing first run, #Tugtupite, and better luck next year.

2025 — Mineral Cup

www.mineralcup.org

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 15d

This is amazing: @ladwp.com, the Los Angeles utility, has launched a program that will install solar+battery systems on qualifying low-to-moderate-income households, *for free*.

Yes: free.

If you know someone eligible, tell them to apply!

Self-Generation Incentive Program

The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) helps qualified LADWP residential customers install solar and battery storage systems by providing financial incentives. This program supports clean energy...

www.ladwp.com

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Burrito Justice @burritojustice.bsky.social · 15d

quick while the government is shut down let’s all switch to metric

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NPR @npr.org · 14d

JUST IN: Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

Jane Goodall, legendary primatologist, has died at age 91

Jane Goodall, primatologist who transformed our understanding of the lives of apes, has died, according to an announcement from the Jane Goodall Institute.

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Scott Kardel aka Palomar Skies @palomarskies.bsky.social · 15d

The lava fountains have returned to Kīlauea. Whatch it live: www.youtube.com/live/tk0tfYD...

[V1cam] Kīlauea volcano, Hawaii (west Halemaʻumaʻu crater)

YouTube video by USGS

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Mineral Cup #MinCup25 @mineralcup.bsky.social · 15d

#MinCup25 Final: After a month of learning and laughter, we’re at the final match to determine the 2025 Mineral Cup Champion! We have blue blades of #kyanite up against optical magician #tugtupite.

Vote: www.mineralcup.org/2025/vote/r5...
Results: www.mineralcup.org/2025/results...

Vote in 2025 Final Match — Mineral Cup

Click here to vote in Kyanite vs Tugtupite Photo credits: John Sobolewski and Parent Géry

www.mineralcup.org

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Dr. Julian Lozos @seismogenic.bsky.social · 18d

DCA —> LAX