Public Lecture Series: Science in Action

About the Lecture Series

The USGS Science in Action public lecture series in Reston, VA is a monthly event. These evening events are free to the public and intended for a general audience to familiarize them with science issues that are meaningful to our daily lives. In addition, many of our public lectures can be followed live via our @USGSLive Twitter account.

The USGS speakers are selected for their ability and enthusiasm to share their expertise with an audience that may be unfamiliar with the topic.

The USGS lecture series provides the public an opportunity to interact with scientists and ask questions about recent developments in biology, geography, geology, water resources, climate change, energy and more.

Ultimately, the goal is to create a better understanding of the importance and value of USGS Science in Action.

Lecture Schedule

Inclement Weather: If Fairfax County Schools and activities are cancelled, the USGS Evening Lecture in Reston will be cancelled.

All lectures are held the first Wednesday of every month. For additional information please contact the USGS Visitor Center in Reston Virginia at 703-648-4748.

Lectures are held at the USGS in the Dallas Peck Auditorium, on the first floor of the USGS Building in Reston, Virginia. See below for directions to the USGS.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 7:00 PM
Title: The 20th Century's Greatest Volcanic Eruption: Mt Katmai 100 Years Later
By: Bill Burton

Join us for a centennial look at the greatest volcanic eruption of the 20th century. The June 6-8, 1912 eruption of Mount Katmai in Alaska was 30 times larger than the eruption of Mt. St. Helens in 1980, caused widespread devastation, and inspired heroic efforts at survival by the local people. Return with us a century later to the scene of the eruption and learn what lessons there are for modern-day monitoring of volcano hazards.