April 14, 2023

Cache Valley’s Ancient Floods and Earthquakes

Featured speaker Susanne Jänecke , PhD, geologist

Professor, Department of Geosciences, Utah State University

Date

Friday, April 14, 2023

7 p.m. Eccles Science Learning Center,

Emert Auditorium, Room ESLC 130

Hands-on learning activities and refreshments follow the talk in the Eccles Science Learning Center atrium. 

Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Directions and Parking Information

 

Talk Description

Cache Valley, Utah and Idaho, along with the surrounding areas, have a fascinating geological history. Geologist Susanne Jänecke will describe our region's “rocky” history, including how ancient volcanoes in Gem Valley, as well as Lake Bonneville and active faults, impacted Cache Valley. She will discuss earthquakes along Cache Valley’s active faults.