Stop Calling It a Tidal Wave: An Editor's Honest Guide to Geology
I debunk common geology myths—from tsunamis to earthquakes—and explain why you should learn the rock cycle before fretting about the Big One.
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Geology
How to Read a Landscape Like a Geologist: A Field Method
Stop calling every crack a fault line. Learn a practical field method to identify rocks, assess hazards, and understand the deep history of any landsc...
Climate Change
Climate Change: The One Number That Settles the Argument
Climate change isn't a future threat—it's already here. We debunk common myths and give you the facts to cut through the noise.
Oceanography
The Ocean Isn't a Giant Bathtub: An Editor Debunks Myths
I'm tired of hearing that the ocean is just a big pool of water. As an editor, I'm busting myths about currents, tides, and the deep sea—with facts fr...
Climate Change
Is Sea Level Rise Accelerating? A Field Report from the Coast
A first-person field report examining sea level rise using NOAA and NASA data. I walk through the numbers and conclude that we must adapt to rising se...
Natural Hazards
The Pacific Northwest's Real Hazard Isn't the 'Big One' — It's the Rain
I used to fixate on earthquakes. Then I moved to the Pacific Northwest and learned that the deadliest natural hazard here is the one you can't see: wa...
Oceanography
How to Read the Ocean Like an Oceanographer: A Practical Guide
Oceanography isn't just for scientists. Learn to read currents, tides, and the sea's hidden layers—and make better coastal decisions.
Oceanography
Why the Ocean's Slowdown Demands Our Immediate Attention
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening. We must act now to understand and protect this vital ocean current before it's too late.
Geology
Stop Calling It a Rock: A Geologist’s Blunt Field Guide to Reading Earth
You think you know rocks? That 'rock' in your hand is a snapshot of a planet in constant flux. Here’s how to actually read the ground you walk on, wit...
Oceanography
Stop Treating the Ocean Like a Swimming Pool: What Oceanography Really Teaches You
Oceanography isn't about pretty beaches. It's about the invisible forces that shape our climate, coasts, and lives. Here's what you need to know to th...
Natural Hazards
Reading the Planet's Pulse: A Practical Hazard-Awareness Walkthrough
Earth is restless. This practical walkthrough shows you how to read natural hazards—from quakes and volcanoes to hurricanes and tsunamis—so you can pr...
Natural Hazards
When the Earth Shakes: Your Playbook for Living on a Fault Line
Earthquakes are a fact of life for millions. You can't prevent them, but you can prepare. Here's how to think about risk, retrofitting, and your perso...
Oceanography
Reading the Ocean: What Your Coastal Forecast Is Missing
Oceanography explains rip currents, upwelling, and wave height. Before you trust a marine forecast, learn to read the sea. Here's how.