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Getting Through It

Getting Through It

Dr. Lucy Jones Center

In this broadcast, Dr. Jones shares how the world works, why you might feel the way you do about a particular disaster, and how you can manage the chaos around you that is real life. The topics range from earthquakes to other disasters that affect people, as well as the history of science and big disasters, and how through understanding why, we are more able to manage it and be more successful at “getting through it.”
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From the "increased risk" on the San Andreas Fault to many felt aftershocks in Puerto Rico to Yellowstone's super-volcano and the mythological Ring of Fire -- this episode reveals what you need to know about earthquakes they read or hear about and how they might explain what's next. 

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Getting Through It - Episode 72 - Fire + Rain = Debris Flows
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10/22/21 • 9 min

Post-fire debris flows are lesser known, but are just as dangerous as other more commonly known disasters. In this episode, Dr Jones defines what debris flows are and talks about her experience studying their impacts in Southern California.

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Getting Through It - Episode 1 - Surviving the Pandemic with Science
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06/15/20 • 21 min

Dr. Jones explains how we are doing what we're doing to be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Getting Through It - Episode 71 - The Real Cost of Oil
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10/15/21 • 8 min

What does oil cost? This includes costs that are not only monetary, but also concern health and quality of life. With a recent oil spill impacting beaches across southern California, this episode looks at what the cost and impact oil has on the planet.

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Getting Through It - Episode 9 - Debunking the Biggest Earthquake Myths
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08/07/20 • 11 min

In this episode, we're diving deep into the pool of misconceptions, myths, and legends that seek to explain what makes earthquakes so scary to humans. From the earliest records kept, humans have sought to explain "why" in order to help us feel better about the fact that we don't know when earthquakes will strike. We take a look at time of day, weather, animals, and more to help you get through it when the earth starts to move...

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Getting Through It - Episode 50 - COVID19 Isn't Going Away: What's Next?
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05/21/21 • 11 min

We know that COVID-19 isn't going away, so what's next for us? What can we expect life to be life in 6 months or a year? In this episode, we look at what vaccinated society looks like, what we'll be able to do, and how we can get through living with this virus.

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Getting Through It - Episode 16 - Why You Feel What You Feel in an Earthquake
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09/25/20 • 12 min

Have you ever felt an earthquake and tried to guess how big it is? You're not alone! In this episode, Dr. Jones explains how magnitude is assigned to a quake, why Charles Richter developed his scale, and why we should really be more concerned with intensity. As we wait for the big one, join us as we help you understand how you can put meaning to what you feel and get through the next earthquake.

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Getting Through It - Episode 17 -The Air You Can See
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10/02/20 • 11 min

Just in time for Clean Air Day, we spend this episode talking about the air you can see, which is not good air. In fact, air pollution affects millions of people around the globe and is a disaster in its own right. Compounding this is the fact that air you can't see can be polluted and also contributes to climate change. Take a journey with Dr. Jones back to her childhood in Southern California where smog days kept her home from school, and find out what you can do now to help clean up the air as an individual and a member of your community.

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Recorded during a Southern California heatwave, this episode explores the increase in the extremes of disasters due to climate change.

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In this special episode, Dr. Jones and John answer questions from community and business leaders in a live webinar, hosted in collaboration with Together for LA. From lessons learned during the pandemic to recommended resources, Dr. Jones and John discuss how this information can actually be used in communities to prepare for the next disaster.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Getting Through It have?

Getting Through It currently has 117 episodes available.

What topics does Getting Through It cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Getting Through It?

The episode title 'Episode 6 - What Does It Mean When You Have a Lot Earthquakes' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Getting Through It?

The average episode length on Getting Through It is 11 minutes.

How often are episodes of Getting Through It released?

Episodes of Getting Through It are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Getting Through It?

The first episode of Getting Through It was released on Jun 15, 2020.

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