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Megan Sever

Megan Sever is a freelance editor and writer. She spent 13 years leading a monthly Earth sciences newsmagazine and has now transitioned to running her own business: Gneiss Editing LLC. She edits and fact checks everything from scientific news stories to scientific reports, from abstracts to books. She also writes news and feature articles and runs mentorship programs for new writers and editors. Her science specialties are natural hazards and paleontology.

Pictogramas muestran ejemplos de terremotos, tsunami, sequia e inundación.
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Los geomojis traducen la geociencia a cualquier idioma

by Megan Sever 30 August 202121 March 2022

Pictogramas recién creados tienen como objetivo comunicar fácilmente los términos de geociencia y geopeligro.

Photo of the intersection of Brickell Bay Drive and 12th Street in downtown Miami, which is flooded because of high tides
Posted inNews

A Road Map for Climate Retreat

by Megan Sever 23 July 202114 April 2022

Scientists say managed retreat from climate-related dangers has to start now, and they are exploring potential guidelines for response and adaptation.

Pictograms show examples of earthquake, tsunami, drought, and flood.
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Geomojis Translate Geoscience Across Any Language

by Megan Sever 20 April 202121 March 2022

Newly created pictograms aim to easily communicate geoscience and geohazard terms.

A USGS research team from the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center takes measurements of hydrologic properties of burned and unburned soils in the LNU Lightning Complex Fire area in Napa County, Calif., in early October.
Posted inNews

Biggest Risk to Surface Water After a Wildfire? It’s Complicated

by Megan Sever 20 October 20206 January 2022

Whether you’re considering short-term or long-term changes to water quality after a wildfire, scientists agree that sedimentation is a big concern.

Black-and-white satellite image of the asteroid Ryugu
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Sunburned Surface Reveals Asteroid Formation and Orbital Secrets

by Megan Sever 5 June 202015 February 2022

Thanks to spectacular high-resolution images from Hayabusa2, scientists can now better estimate how and when the asteroid Ryugu formed, how its orbit has changed over time, and what its surface looks like.

Photo of the Gulf of Mexico at sunset off Corpus Christi, Texas
Posted inNews

Seismic Noise Reveals Landslides in the Gulf of Mexico

by Megan Sever 26 May 202019 October 2021

Scientists found dozens of submarine landslides in the Gulf of Mexico, possibly triggered by remote earthquakes.

Smoke rises from burning palm trees
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What Is Left in the Air After a Wildfire Depends on Exactly What Burned

by Megan Sever 23 January 202016 March 2022

Forecasting air quality after a wildfire is improving, thanks to more-refined models that measure the biomass going into the blaze and the emissions coming out.

Photo of palm trees with lots of dead fronds in canyon in Alvarado Creek
Posted inNews

Iconic Palms Add to Fire Danger in Southern California

by Megan Sever 22 November 20196 October 2021

As fires burn across Southern California, researchers examine what role nonnative vegetation plays.

Close-up image of gravel and dust on an asphalt
Posted inNews

Road Dust: A Health Hazard Hidden in Plain Sight

by Megan Sever 7 November 201912 October 2022

Legacy heavy metals from past industrial activity combine with traffic paint; asphalt; and bits of tires, brakes, and car parts to create toxic dust on our roadways.

Off-road vehicle kicks up dust in the desert
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Asbestos Fibers Thread Through Rocks and Dust Outside Vegas

by Megan Sever 6 November 201920 September 2022

Scientists found natural asbestos minerals in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The health implications aren’t clear, nor are the impacts on development.

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