A Geologic Tour of the Pacific Ring of Fire: Alaska

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SERIES DESCRIPTION

Most earthquakes and volcanic eruptions do not strike randomly but occur in specific areas such as those along tectonic-plate boundaries. Several of these define the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic collisions drive the majority of our planet’s earthquakes and volcanoes, and over time created spectacular mountains such as the Andes and the Rockies. With its intriguing geology, the Ring of Fire has been a hotspot not only seismically and volcanically, but as a destination of interest for world travelers.

Join volcanologist and popular study tour leader Kirt Kempter as he leads a journey across seven regions of the Ring of Fire, exploring their distinctive geologic settings, and using maps, dramatic photos, and Google Earth flyovers to bring these destinations to life.

SESSION INFORMATION

Alaska

The globetrotting concludes in a state with a dynamic geology, marked by large-scale earthquakes and stunning volcanoes. To the west are the rumbling yet straightforward volcanoes of the Aleutian Islands, while southeastern Alaska, formed by millions of years of tectonic amalgamations of continental and oceanic crustal fragments, reflects a more complicated geologic profile.

ADDITIONAL SESSIONS

If you are interested in additional Geologic Tour of the Pacific Ring of Fire sessions, see below:

• April 12 Costa Rica
• April 19 Peru
• April 26 Easter Island
• May 3 New Zealand
• May 10 Australia
• May 17 Japan

NOTE: If you would like an overview of this subject, learn more in The Pacific Ring of Fire: A Geologic Overview streaming program on March 22, 2021.

PATRON INFORMATION

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