Conversation With A Scientist: Volcanic Eruptions

From the Cora J. Belden Library:

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Why do volcanoes erupt? Why are lavas useful to scientists like Dr. Benjamin Chilson-Parks of the University of Connecticut? How do scientists try to predict when volcanoes will erupt in the future? Join the conversation with Dr. Chilson-Parks to find out fascinating facts about volcanoes, and ask some questions. Must pre-register to get the Zoom code. Recommended for kids in 3rd grade and up. Please view this video prior to registering and submit one question you would like to ask Dr. Benjamin Chilson-Parks.

What Makes Volcanoes Erupt? Benjamin Chilson-Parks, Assistant Professor in Residence, Department of Geosciences, University of Connecticut, first got interested in volcanoes from growing up in Burlington, CT and learning that Connecticut used to be covered in them! Much of the dark-colored rock you see in the middle of the state was the result of volcanic activity millions of years ago, during the time of the dinosaurs! This interest drove him to study rocks erupted from ancient volcanoes in other parts of the United States and South America. Join this conversation with Scientist, Benjamin Chilson-Parks, to find out amazing things about volcanoes. Special thanks to Dr. Chilson-Parks and the University of Connecticut for presenting this program.

This press release was produced by the Cora J. Belden Library. The views expressed are the author's own.