MENLO PARK, Calif. —A century of scientific creativity and innovation has allowed seismologists to "see" into the outer layers of our planet, revealing the deep properties of the Earth's crust. U.S. Geological Survey geophysicist Walter Mooney will explain how field measurements from the Tibetan plateau, the Pacific Ocean, and beyond have provided new insights and clues about processes that have been shaping the Earth for millions of years.
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Who: |
Walter Mooney, USGS Geophysicist |
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What: |
Slide-show-illustrated presentation: "Exploring the Earth's Crust – Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath Our Feet" |
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When: |
Thursday, January 24, 2013 12 p.m. —Lecture preview for USGS employees and news media representatives 7 p.m.—Public lecture open to all (both presentations will be live-streamed over the Internet) |
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Where: |
U.S. Geological Survey Building 3 Auditorium, second floor 345 Middlefield Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 |
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More info and directions: |
Evening Public Lecture Series Calendar Menlo Park Science Center Campus Map |