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.