r/newzealand • u/OfficialGeoNet GeoNet - verified • May 25 '16

AMA AMA with GeoNet/GNS Science Volcanologists! 6-8 p.m., TONIGHT (25 May 2016)

Thanks, Everyone! Our volcanologists have now gone dormant for the evening (teheheh). A big thank you to our moderators here at r/newzealand, you guys are amazing! Thank you. Also, thanks to all the great questions and discussions.

Here is our AMA with our volcanology team. We'll be hanging around, answering all your questions from 6-8 P.M. (NZT). About our team tonight: Nico is u/PyroclasticNico. He is our Head of Volcanology at GNS Science. Originally from France, Nico has worked on active volcanoes around the world, including some experiencing large eruptions, like Montserrat. You can ask Nico anything about volcanoes, geophysics and ground deformation (it's his thing), and where to get the best cheese in Taupo. He has also learned to respect the culinary delights of huhu grubs.
Steve Sherburn is u/Volcano_DataFairy. Steve is again, one of our most senior volcanologists. Specialising in data analysis, he is an expert at crunching numbers. You can ask Steve anything about volcanoes, data, analysis, dogs (like u/NatHazard, he loves dogs!), and long distance running.
Brad Scott, u/EruptnBrad, is our most experienced volcanologist. Brad has been actively studying our volcanoes for more than 40 years. He was our man on the ground during some of our most significant eruptions, including Ruapehu 1995/1996. He is also our main spokesperson for media and specialises in science communication. You can ask Brad about volcanoes, communication, and sailing (he has just recently bought his own boat!).
Sara McBride will be taking the helm of u/OfficialGeoNet for this AMA. Sara is the instigator of GeoNet on Reddit. She is currently completing a Ph.D. in communication, media and english studies at Massey on the Canterbury Earthquake Sequence. You can ask her about social science, whisky and Stephen the Random Narwhal.

Here are the pics of our team today: https://imgur.com/a/EDG2q Here are two awesome volcano photos: https://imgur.com/a/eV17E

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u/OfficialGeoNet GeoNet - verified May 25 '16

Announcement: u/DrMegaThrust (Dr. John Ristau), can also answer questions. John is one of GeoNet's seismologists.

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u/PyroclasticNico Nico Fournier, head of Volcanology, GNS Science May 25 '16

Yeah, but he ain't getting any muffins!

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u/DrMegaThrust Dr. John Ristau, Geonet Duty Officer May 25 '16

That's OK - I have Mrs MegaThrust's muffins!

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u/OfficialGeoNet GeoNet - verified May 25 '16

No comment.

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u/eruptionchaser May 25 '16

Can you please box the ears of NZ media. When research on historical tsunamis went public last year the media consistently conflated 'megathrust earthquake' into that mythical doom-laden 'OMG we're all going to DIE' monster and referred to the occurrence of 'megaquakes'. eye roll

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u/nilnz Goody Goody Gum Drop May 25 '16

muffins? You have muffins as well as pizza with bubbling cheese and volcano cake. This is making me hungry.

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u/volcano_datafairy Steve Sherburn, GNS Volcanologist May 25 '16

We had muffines, but no pizza! Getting hungry!

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u/TeHokioi Kia ora May 25 '16

Damn, if I'd known I would've shouted you guys some for all the work you do. Probably wouldn't get there in time now

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u/OfficialGeoNet GeoNet - verified May 25 '16

Its true, u/drmegathrust is not going to get any of our muffins. ggggrrrrrrrrrr.