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Volcano

Smithsonian's Stars Lecture Series
Volcano Breath
Liz Cottrell, Director, Global Volcanism Program, National Museum of Natural History
Saturday, February 2
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm
Albert Einstein Planetarium
Museum in Washington, DC


 
  • 4:00-5:00 pm Discovery Station
  • 5:15-6:45 pm Lecture and Q&A
  • 6:30-8:30 pm Observatory Open

Tour volcanoes on a global scale and learn how their gaseous contents propel their explosions and impact our climate. Hear the latest about microanalytical- satellite-, and cyberinformatics-assisted volcanic gas research as we explore the latest discoveries about how the deep Earth is recycling the air we breathe.

Smithsonian's Stars lectures are suitable for ages 13 and up.

   
  The Smithsonian's Stars Lecture Series is made possible by a grant from NASA.
  
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