Say Hi to my Planetary Geophysicist niece

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The thread introduces a new member of the Physics Forums community, Anastasia, who is pursuing a PhD in Planetary Geophysics. Participants share welcome messages and engage in light-hearted banter related to the topic of geophysics and humorous references to fish.

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  • One participant announces the arrival of their niece, Anastasia, who is studying Planetary Geophysics and encourages others to welcome her.
  • Some participants humorously discuss the concept of geophysics, questioning if there is a form that is not planetary.
  • There are playful exchanges about sardines and fish slapping ceremonies, indicating a light-hearted tone in the discussion.
  • Another participant mentions the world's smallest vertebrate, Paedocypris progenetica, in a humorous context related to the ongoing fish theme.

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The discussion remains largely light-hearted and informal, with no significant disagreements or competing views on the main topic of welcoming the new member.

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The discussion includes playful and humorous elements that may not directly relate to the academic field of planetary geophysics.

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Members of the Physics Forums community, particularly those interested in planetary sciences or who enjoy light-hearted discussions.

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I found I had a new niece the other day! She is getting her PhD in Planetary Geophysics and she's joined PF! Her name is Anastasia and she is from Latvia, she is my brother's wife's niece, making me her Aunt, apparently.

She just signed up, so hasn't posted yet, but you can leave her a welcome message on her profile if you would like https://www.physicsforums.com/member.php?u=204035

Do not frighten her away!
 
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Nothing greater than a sardine allowed, Evo?
 
hmmm...is there a geophysics that's not planetary?
 
jobyts said:
hmmm...is there a geophysics that's not planetary?
Planetary geophysics – the study of the planets, including earth.

http://www.annalsofgeophysics.net/Planetary_Geophysics.html
 
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arildno said:
Nothing greater than a sardine allowed, Evo?
A sardine would be lovely "thwip, thwip, thwip".

We haven't had a proper fish slapping ceremony in some time.
 
We could go even daintier and use some of these:
http://www.nhm.ac.uk/about-us/news/2006/jan/images/fish-in-hand-150_7502_1.jpg​

Paedocypris progenetica... the world's smallest vertebrate or backboned animal (at least as of January 2006).
 
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Pretty soon the whole Evo family will join :approve: