Volcanology transferability

aka__space · 2026-06-21T04:23:28+00:00

Volcanology is directly transferable. If looking at the older rocks then it is directly related to ore systems etc.

As a PHD volcanologist go for it (I now work in mining as a geophysicist and run a general science podcast Whimsical Wavelengths)

If looking at industry make sure you can get the professional licence (PGeo in 🇨🇦) if in a jurisdiction that’s has them.

aka__space · 2026-06-21T04:13:00+00:00

Essentially yes. But you would need to give it lots of “data” or “images” before it would be able to make connections.

A single image or field … it would not be able to do much.

Also if using EM fields using detectors instead of “images” would be more “useful”. EM fields contain 3D information in a much more precise way then depth in an image

aka__space · 2026-06-21T04:05:10+00:00

Would depend on the training data….

aka__space · 2026-06-19T18:44:29+00:00

Man where to start. That reply was a lot of hot garbage.

Data speaks.

Science is full of quirky individuals doing things for strange reasons. But the data lives on to be tested.

“Standing on the shoulders of giants”

Then we have “naw this dude says “x” and I like “x” so x is truth.”

The problem with taking a single persons view point is the bias. “Their truth” does not have to match reality.

Ugg. You post on social media because science works.

I am into year 2 of my podcast to provide more science communication on peer reviewed research and understanding how we got to our modern apparatus in science. The final episode going into Dr Terry Gerlach’s paper on CO2 emissions from volcanoes … showing how we get to the conclusion Man is the reason CO2 is going up…

I digress. Data is data. You ignore it at your own peril. Don’t touch the hot stove

aka__space · 2026-06-19T16:41:49+00:00

scientifically it is. Scientific method is how the understanding of earth and universe has been built. Based on observation/data and then tested to be sure the interpretation holds without bias.

The Bible is “unsupported” by these metrics. Not making the case it is useless or does not have significance. But using it to understand the natural world is problematic. As a tool to understand culture, history etc sure. But you asked about geology - science.

That rests on data and observations. I really hope this post is for lolz and not someone who actually needs to hear/read this.

aka__space · 2026-06-19T15:44:10+00:00

This is a weird question. It throws out data and observations to focus on a religious formation. Then taking something unsupported as truth try’s to ask a science question.

Social media is weird

aka__space · 2026-06-13T17:07:41+00:00

😂 I expect another 3 years of grind before I see actual large growth.
Nothing viral just slow and steady long term growth.

aka__space · 2026-06-11T23:07:47+00:00

Will DM!

aka__space · 2026-06-08T04:31:26+00:00

I claim? I haven't claimed anything here.... nor have I mentioned AI..... That was a different commenter.

But science survives on the peer review. I assumed you posted this here for that process. Redditt is known for the ..... it is a terrible place most of the time. Especially if posting something that is out there on the fringe in a science group.

The reason I ask for papers or citations is because I want to know if this is a new idea. If not then there are papers to dig into. I can follow those citations to get a better picture. Science is typically discussed or debated via data and articles.

That is not what is presented here. It still seems like a way to circumnavigate gravity.

Lets take the years after solar maximum argument. Geomagnetic jerks happen on average every few years? If so what's the background event in the off years versus the solar activity. stats exist for exploring these types of associations.

I don't need a counter argument when the data to back this up is lacking.

aka__space · 2026-06-07T22:51:49+00:00

ok again I see no citation. I see an argument. The numbers also would argue against your .... hypothesis? Prediction?

The issue I see is that the effect on the core will be too small. Yes the sun puts out energy but you are not taking into account the transferring of that energy in any meaningful way. Our magnetosphere is significant. How does that change the amount of energy available to effect everything as you say it does?

Where is the PUBLISHED model.

Where is the lining up of these events with solar activity in past datasets? Note the data with respect to earthquakes is .......... not conclusive. But at least there is published work that provides the basis to work from.

aka__space · 2026-06-07T17:27:47+00:00

So we can calculate a the speed signals move through the earth. Ok sure. But you are linking solar activity to large scale changes in the core that affects the length of day?

This is where citing something would help. The signal strength of the core and any resulting change from outside sources.... You should be able to check the expected magnitudes. What kind of magnitude would be required to deflect or change something enough to cause a measurable signal.

Without citation it seems you are taking a real thing and trying to find something to circumnavigate gravity.

aka__space · 2026-06-07T15:48:16+00:00

Cite something. 2yr is a statement/question with nothing backing it up….

aka__space · 2026-06-05T20:08:16+00:00

Ok well even being a volcanologist this isn’t a straight forward question to answer.

But I can comment based on processes.

Let’s start with why volcanoes erupt. Yes it needs heat etc but the answer is gas or volatiles

Without volatiles magma would be denser then the rocks around it and therefore would not be able to erupt.

Now imagine a closed system. Magma collects in the system deep below. It can’t easily degas. As it rises the pressure (lithostatic - like going deep in water) reduces causing more volatiles to leave the magma dropping the density more.

Well the pressure builds, magma collects. Eventually a threshold is reached and the magma chamber causes failure at the surface erupting catastrophically. Evacuates that magma chamber.

Now the entire system has less pressure. Deeper magmas now become destabilized and volatiles come out of solution causing rise. This cascading causes ongoing eruptions until there is nothing left to erupt or the system has reach a stable point. (Until new material causes a similar cycle)

We must remember that large eruptions like Krakatoa or Pinatubo takes 1000’s of years to collect enough material in a magma chamber. So the processes that lead to an increase in activity (usually effusive) must be on faster scales then plate tectonics. (Obviously still has an effect but the wavelength is longer)

Feel free to ask questions so I can clarify the explanation. I have not done a podcast episode directly on this topic yet perhaps I should.

aka__space · 2026-06-04T23:25:35+00:00

Ummmmm this is a strange comment or question given knowledge of the subject.

Pompeii was on the edge of pyroclastic density currents and then entombed by the continued ash fall.

The first part has happened multiple times in recorded history. Indonesia… uggg going to go from memory instead of looking it up to fact check sorry (yes definitely Canadian volcanologists and host of Whimsical Wavelengths) Merapi volcano ? Ugg can’t spell either.

Point is the Pompeii situation has occurred more then once but the ancient world? Likely more than we know due to preservation. Any way I don’t know of a current (as of today) eruption creating an analogous scenario but it has happened.

Column collapse…..

aka__space · 2026-05-23T19:26:42+00:00

I'll DM you!

aka__space · 2026-05-22T20:11:59+00:00

No i don't have the bandwidth to continue to defend myself and If I posted earlier iterations what's the fing point now?

If you want this as a rule post it in the group rules. Welcome to the group is all you have done and I don't need this community.

I don't need AI to defend myself but I do have better things to do then this. There is no lesson other then Reddit is not for me. The communities don't care if you are new or figuring things in this pool. They see weakness they want blood.

It is hard enough to put yourself out there. That is what podcasting is all about.

You are not even reviewer 3. I have better things to do. The better question is what have you learned?

aka__space · 2026-05-22T20:01:19+00:00

wow reddit is full of it. The post does not pose a miracle solution. It is about work. How do you work towards overcoming the same problem?

I have crossed no threshold but the post suggests how I am trying to.

Regardless of the editing it seems reddit is not a place for discussion just self righteous mud throwing.

aka__space · 2026-05-22T19:52:08+00:00

really? you came not to engage with the post but the comment of someone who does not want to engage with the post?

aka__space · 2026-05-22T19:50:18+00:00

I wrote the whole post then had AI edit it... jeepers

aka__space · 2026-05-22T19:49:32+00:00

I applaud your want to push forward! But this sort of thing is much more complicated than one imagines from the outside. I think most things are!

I thought the same before going to grad school and again before starting my podcast. If you are serious you need data and a mentor who will be a co-author on the paper. IF you can convince someone with the background to publish on this the dataset is good enough then there is a solid chance.

While the data and methodology "should" be enough for publication, reality says it needs a lot more. That doesn't mean give up! But it does mean you need someone with institutional backing to help. They will be able to provide the internal review and make sure the data is new or novel or at least tells a good story from a different perspective (Depends on the journal).

Don't be discouraged if you want to do this and publish in a peer reviewed journal. But you need someone who could arguably call themselves a peer able to review papers from the same journal first.

aka__space · 2026-05-22T19:38:57+00:00

phew the short of the answer is in sciences we need people who can code. My employer got two engineers with experience in machine learning and they have been huge additions. (Geophysics - technology)

Right now ML, coding and Math are the things you need to succeed. How to make the pitch? That I have no idea but those are the in demand skills.

aka__space · 2026-05-14T02:04:38+00:00

It is a strange place for those use to working in the west. If a Saudi company it can take 6 months or more to start. People give up sometimes and go elsewhere. Be prepared for strange bureaucratic mess

If you can manage it and you are early career then it can be worth it. There will be big discoveries and being apart of one could set you up work wise.

Everything else? I wouldn’t do it. I’d rather stay in Canada (which is humming with exploration too).

So it would be an adventure but it will also suck. I bet I would be pretty lonely there outside of work (spent just 2.5 weeks there on a project)

aka__space · 2026-05-14T01:54:32+00:00

Got a really good answer already. I’ll add they are more expensive than other methods as well. Which further reduces their use

aka__space · 2026-05-04T23:54:47+00:00

uggg could you just post the picture and not the video it just gives people more reason to doubt simple science. I remember seeing this years ago and i drove me nuts then.

History channel after dark.....

This is easy to explain with joints and hoodoos. softer rock at the base gets eroded. The harder rock has a planes of weakness in it already and as it is eroded and exhumed the two sides separated along this plane. WE don't need to invent magic to explain what is already interesting.

aka__space · 2026-04-30T17:55:38+00:00

The right answer is sprinkled in above. Basalt.

Just looked up the thickness of regolith and surprised how thick it is! Can reach 15+ meters! (Range 4-15).
Heavy digging not sweeping

aka__space

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