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Earthquakes felt by Eeyore

January 19, 2017
Earthquakes felt by Eeyore
Did they tumble off the table when Milne's house shook? Picture by Wally Gobetz, https://www.flickr.com/people/wallyg/

“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “So it is.” “And freezing.” “Is it?” “Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” A.A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner (1928) The above is a quote from one of two classic Winnie-the-Pooh books by A. A. Milne. Upon ...[Read More]

A seismologist on vacation

August 19, 2016
A seismologist on vacation
Photo by Wiechert'sche Erdbebenwarte e.V.

Beginning of this month, I was travelling to Germany to visit family and friends. One week out of the office, without interpreting wiggles or creating synthetic seismograms. But I bet that most of you know that vacation from science does not really exist, especially if an awesome opportunity comes along… What do seismologists do during their vacation? I was visiting a friend in Göttingen. Ma ...[Read More]