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Janet D. Stemwedel (whose nom de blog is Dr. Free-Ride) is an associate professor of philosophy at San Jose State University. Before becoming a philosopher, she earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. Email her at dr.freeride@gmail.com.
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Category: Geology
It has come to my attention that a number of people are risking catastrophic seismic activity today by exposing n00bs. This so-called "n00bquake" frightens me, and not just because I live in earthquake country....
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 11:50 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Geology
Dr. Free-Ride: So, where do you think land comes from? Younger offspring: Land comes from ... I don't know. Dr. Free-Ride: If you had to guess ......
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 12:56 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Geology
Yesterday afternoon, I attempted to talk with the younger Free-Ride offspring about erosion. It would seem, from our conversation, that it is not just rocks that can erode -- recall of material learned in science class can also erode, as...
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 2:38 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Category: Geology
Thinking about earthquakes from different sides of theoretical indoctrination.
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 11:51 AM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
... as drawn by the younger Free-Ride offspring. The Earth as described in 2006:...
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Category: Geology
I'm told we had a moderate earthquake here last night. Indeed, it is reportedly the largest earthquake in the area since the 1989 Loma Prieta quake -- which, as it happens, was the temblor that welcomed me to the San...
Posted by Janet D. Stemwedel at 12:48 PM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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