Dr. Gary S. Michelfelder will update the geology department on his ongoing research at ‘zombie volcano,’ Uturuncu

All are welcome to join an exciting guest lecture by volcanologist Dr. Gary S. Michelfelder, Roy Blunt Life Sciences Endowed Professor at Missouri State University, at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in 101 Geology Building.

Michelfelder will present “Zircon Petrochronology Informs Pre-Eruptive Magma Evolution at Uturuncu Volcano, Bolivia Andes,” offering a fascinating look at how zircon crystals can reveal processes occurring inside of a magma chamber during the lead-up to past eruptions at the “zombie volcano” Uturuncu.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in volcanic processes and magma evolution from a leading expert in the field.