This program is over. Hope you didn't miss it! Browse other programs we offer A Geologic Tour of the Pacific Ring of Fire: Easter Island Evening Program (Session 3 of 7-Session Series) on Zoom Monday, April 26, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET Code: 1NV054 Location: This program is part of ourSmithsonian Associates Streaming series. Select your Tickets $25 Member $30 Non-Member Save when you purchase this program as a part of one of these series! 7 Program Series: A Geologic Tour of the Pacific Ring of Fire Find series tickets Resize text Clockwise: Poás volcano crater, central Costa Rica, Augustine Volcano, Alaska, and Taranaki Mounga, New Zealand Save when you purchase the Geologic Tour of the Pacific Ring of Fire series! 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 Easter Island Continue on to a place where a rising plume of magma from the earth’s mantle created an isolated island over the course of three million years, where volcanic vents and lava flows dominate the surface landscape. Examine the geology of the famous Moai statues, carved by the indigenous Rapa Nui. 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 May 3 New Zealand May 10 Australia May 17 Japan May 24 Alaska Patron Information If you register multiple individuals, you will be asked to supply individual names and email addresses so they can receive a Zoom link email. Please note that if there is a change in program schedule or a cancellation, we will notify you via email, and it will be your responsibility to notify other registrants in your group. Unless otherwise noted, registration for streaming programs typically closes two hours prior to the start time on the date of the program. Once registered, patrons should receive an automatic email confirmation from CustomerService@SmithsonianAssociates.org. Separate Zoom link information will be emailed closer to the date of the program. If you do not receive your Zoom link information 24 hours prior to the start of the program, please email Customer Service for assistance. View Common FAQs about our Streaming Programs on Zoom.
