A geologic history of the Rose City and surrounding area.
A casual science lecture featuring Scott Burns, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Geology and former Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Portland State University
About the lecture
Back by popular demand! In addition to being one of the most beautiful cities in America, Portland, Oregon has one of the most interesting geological histories! Come hear Dr. Burns talk about Portland’s evolution though time, its volcanoes, rocks, landslides, earthquakes, radon, past floods, and other things that make is so unique. Learn about the two big floods that formed and eroded the area – first, the basalt flows that formed the majority of the bedrock followed by the Missoula Floods that reshaped the area. Come and enjoy!
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series located in fun venues across the region, recommended for ages 10 and over.
Tickets
$8 suggested donation | Advance tickets recommended
Zoom Option
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on Zoom. You must register in advance. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the meeting.
About the Speaker
Dr. Scott Burns is an Emeritus Professor of Geology and Past-Chair of the Dept. of Geology at Portland State University where he has taught for over 20 years. Dr. Burns specializes in environmental and engineering geology, geomorphology, soils, and Quaternary geology. In Oregon, he has projects involving landslides and land use, environmental cleanup of service stations, slope stability, earthquake hazard mapping, Missoula Floods, paleosols, loess soil stratigraphy, radon generation from soils, the distribution of heavy metals and trace elements in Oregon soils and alpine soil development. He has authored over 90 publications and has had over 25 research grants. His first book, Environmental, Groundwater and Engineering Geology: Applications from Oregon, came out January of 1998. His second book, Cataclysms on the Columbia, the Great Missoula Floods came out in October of 2009 and is co-authored by Marjorie Burns, a friend and professor at PSU.Â
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you are unable to join us in person, you can watch on zoom. You must register in advance via the ticketing page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
To guarantee a seat at this event, we recommend you purchase your ticket in advance. Please show your ticket at the check-in table in front of the theater upon arrival.
We will always have tickets available at the door. They are first-come, first-served and admission will remain a suggested donation.
Kennedy School Theater has everything from pizza to burgers to popcorn and candy. Food and drink are welcome in the theater. No outside food or drink is allowed.
It is free to park in McMenamins Kennedy School parking lot and there is plenty of free street parking in the neighborhood