Hi Armando,
>> Have someone saved the whole thread of this discussion? I would like to
read it from the begining, but I have missed some of the postings. <<
I believe I have most if not all of the messages of this discussion. I could
save it as one file and email it to you privately if you like Armando. It may
take me a day or so before I can get around to it though. I just got called
back in to work tonight after getting home. <bummer>
Is [log in to unmask] the correct address to send it to please?
Before I go back to work, to all other list members: Many of you may recall
that I was the culprit that initiated this discussion entitled "Natural
Hazards Scientist?" by posting the original message on the subject. <dodging
bullets> I have been lurking after posting that message for fear of being
"tarred & feathered" for posting that message. I feel that I must apologize.
I am sorry for starting such a commotion and ruckus. I am sorry if I stepped
on anyone's toes. Being the newest member of this list, I did not have that
right (no one else does either). I know you do not know me but I am the kind
of person that wants to be the last one around that would start any problems
(in person or on the internet).
It does seem though that my email message did liven things up a bit in this
list. That is good (to a certain extent) and I feel deserves no apology.
Apparently many of you have misinterpreted my original message (as quoted
below):
> As we all know, besides the geologist, there are many specialists that make
> up the geosciences. Some of these will devote a certain amount of their
> time studying interesting but sometimes deadly natural phenomena that can
> turn into natural hazards or disasters (eg: volcanologists & volcanoes,
> seismologists & earthquakes, glaciologists & glaciers hydrologists & floods
> (or drought), meteorologists & hurricanes, tornadoes, electrical storms,
> etc.).
>
> A few years ago, I ran across a term (maybe while talking to a geologist)
> for a person who spent practically all of his/her time studying ALL of
> these natural disasters without being limited to just one aspect. What is
> this person called please?
Please tell me where did I say "Let's start a new science on natural hazards?"
Please tell me where did I say "What are we gonna call this new science?"
Please tell me where did I say "what are we gonna call this scientist?"
I was merely saying that I had been told a long time ago that this person
already existed and merely wanted to know what he/she was called for my
research. <scratching head> Could this person have been called a cataclysmist
(found in spell checker but not in dictionary) -or- maybe cataclysmologist?
Probably not since many of you (more knowledgable than I) say this person
never existed. Maybe he/she didn't? I don't know. My research has not
resulted in any info on him. Maybe I was misinformed?
On second thought, most of us would probably be overwhelmed if we tried to
master ALL of the classes (eg: geology, geophysics, meteorology,
oceanography, etc.) this Natural Hazards Scientist would need to do the job
effectively. Just one discipline would be enough to take up most of one's
time. So, you natural hazards generalists/experts/specialists need not fear
for your jobs. <LOL>
I have been reading your replies with interest. Most, if not all, deserve
much merit. I hope to get back to you, the list group, when time permits.
Regards,
Bruce Winningham
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