jspath55, 9 months ago to random

We noticed a floor lamp in a movie scene with a glass shade quite like an upside-down chandelier, and decided to name the style "ghandelier," as an #opposite, just like #stalactites and #stalagmites.

"C" for ceiling and "G" for ground. Get it? #EnglishLesson

Andbaker, 11 months ago to climate

We were recently asked by @theconversationau to write an article about our recent research on the decline in groundwater replenishment in SW Western Australia, and how it is unprecedented in the last 800 years.

That article has just gone live here:
https://theconversation.com/decades-of-less-rainfall-have-cut-replenishing-of-groundwater-to-800-year-low-in-wa-208751

#rain #groundwater #climate #water #caves #stalagmites #australia #science #geology #environment

kyonshi, 1 year ago to random

stalagmites, sophienhöhle, ahorntal, may 2023

#monochrome #blackandwhite #caves #stalagmites

Andbaker, 1 year ago to science

This is my #introduction:

I'm an academic, with teaching and research interests in #environmental #earth #science.

Current research projects include reconstructing #fire history records from #cave #stalagmites. And monitoring #groundwater #recharge in underground spaces to work out how much rainfall is needed to replenish this water resource.

I work at #UNSW in #Sydney, Australia.

I am a 'first-gen', Gen X, UK ex-pat, Australian, fun runner, and lover of #music, #spaceopera and #cricket.

#academia #geology #climate #water #paleoclimate