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Kilauea Lava Flows into the Ocean

April 26, 2017 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm

Lava flowing into ocean

Katryn Wiese, Professor of Geology and Oceanography at City College of San Francisco, will provide a 45-minute presentation (followed by 15-minute Q&A) in which we will discuss a variety of elements of Kilauean eruptions such as sources, patterns, history, hazards, environmental impacts, and current eruption locations. Katryn Wiese has conducted research on ocean island volcanism in Hawaii, Iceland, and a variety of locations along mid-ocean ridges in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

Program schedule is subject to change. Contact the library 15 days in advance to request a sign language interpreter or if special accommodations are needed.

Details

Date:
April 26, 2017
Time:
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
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Island

Hawaii

Recommended for

Adults

Branch

Hawaii – Kealakekua
81-6619 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750 United States
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Phone:
808-323-7585

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