Volcanoes in Virginia!

The recent earthquake may have you wondering what other surprises Virginia's geology may hold. Could there be a volcanic eruption in Virginia? Probably not today, but during the Eocene, about 35-48 million years ago, a number of mysterious eruptions occurred in western Virginia. This talk investigates the possible origins of these eruptions, and what they can tell us about the crust and mantle underneath Virginia.

Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Baedke Johnson, James Madison University
Date: January 24, 2012

Category:

Science & Technology

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[XxiJennyxX]

@superfrenchfrys Nuuuuuuu Math is the best. Geology is random, and chemistry is besterbest.

[JohnCornnells]

I wondered about this; had some dreams about volcanoes recently, especially after the earthquakes here. Ah well, I'll survive.

[MrJoeqpublic]

It could happen tomorrow. Anywhere.



[wiitubeking]

Woah I learned somethin

[superfrenchfrys]

Very interesting. Geology is one of the best sciences, next to chemistry and astronomy. I think so at least.

[keekatdanceparty]

"I like rocks and dirt." Definitely the best catchphrase in existence.

[xxtuddlexx]

Cool

[DRAWDE8999]

View 306 here I come.

[mrlouist457]

I heard that the earth's Atmosphere was made from Volcanoes erupting, then green plants exchanging the CO2 from the Volcanoes into Oxygen, Is this true???

[BaldurdashWoW]

First for science! You guys do a very good job!