Science on Saturdays: Earthquakes, Volcanos & Tsunamis, Oh My! The Science of Natural Disasters

When the earth twitches buildings fall, volcanoes erupt, and killer waves reshape the ocean shore. Join us this Saturday to learn from Professor Maureen Long about how earth scientists use the theory of plate tectonics to understand and prepare for geologic disasters. 
Yale Scientific Magazine’s /Synapse/ will lead fun demonstrations from 10am - 11am and the talk will take place from 11am noon. Science on Saturdays is hosted by Professor Kurt Zilm. 
Science on Saturdays is an award-winning lecture series that features scientists whose passion for their work inspires us all. Each event involves a lecture by a Yale professor and engaging science demonstrations by Yale college students. Science on Saturdays provides an opportunity for Yale scientists and residents of New Haven and beyond to come together over a shared sense of wonder. Past topics have included “Why Birds Are Dinosaurs,” “Nu Frontiers in Neutrino Physics,” and “Chaperonins: Molecular Origami Machines.”    
Directions & Parking: Sterling Chemistry Lab is the building on the left of the driveway at 225 Prospect. Parking will be available on the street along Prospect, at the Yale Whale Ice Rink, and in Lot 16 at the corner of Whitney & Humphrey.