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Discourse October 11, 2022 3:19 pm podrock

I came across a reference to a paper about the acoustic nature of the Iceland Volcano. But it was pay walled. They wanted $40 dollars to read it.

Really? That’s just silly. No.

So, I emailed the lead author, who is in New Zealand, and he sent me a copy. Like we used to do with a post card. He also said that if I have any questions about the research, he’d be happy to answer.

Over the years I have often cold e-mailed geologists for more information. Sweden, Iceland, New Zealand… They all have graciously replied.

That’s science.

  • Very cool. by RobVG 2022-10-18 10:37:28
    • Exactly. by podrock 2022-10-18 15:32:14
      • The vast majority of scientists enjoy sharing what they do with others... by RL 2022-10-18 18:23:37
        • That's awesome. n/t by RobVG 2022-10-24 13:45:20
          • Especially if they are knowledgably curious. by podrock 2022-10-18 22:01:41

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