Virginia Tech Museum of Geosciences Public Lecture presented by Dr. Esteban Gazel.
Dr. Gazel studies volcanic activity and associated magma plumes. This talk will focus on how volcanoes from the Galapagos plume closed the isthmus in Central America, made a new continental mass, triggered glaciations, and affected the evolution of life (even human evolution) on the whole planet!
Please join the Museum of Geosciences for this public event in recognition of International Darwin Day. Lecture in 4069 Derring Hall, followed by a hands-on, meet-the-scientists session in the Museum 2062 Derring. This event will be of value to K-12 teachers and other educators, as well as our many community members interested in geology.