Lens on Learning: New Insights on the Geology of Oregon's High Desert

The volcanic landscapes of Oregon have been shaped by tectonic forces that are active on a global scale. In central and eastern Oregon, these forces interact to create a geologically diverse region of snow-covered volcanic peaks, landscapes created by faults, and some of the largest volcanic eruptions on earth. In this presentation, Daniele McKay, geologist and instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon, will explore recent geologic research that has changed our understanding of Oregon’s volcanic landscapes.

About Dr. McKay
Daniele McKay is a senior instructor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Oregon. She lives in Bend, teaching online geology courses throughout the academic year and field courses in Central Oregon during the summer. Her research background is in physical volcanology with a focus on recent mafic eruptions in the Central Oregon Cascades. She is also interested in how societies prepare for and respond to natural disasters, especially volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. She has worked with Deschutes County, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience, and the Red Cross on natural hazard preparedness and mitigation in central Oregon.

Presented by Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area, Lens on Learning programs are free for FANs members; a $5 donation at the door is requested for non-members.

Host or Publisher Friends and Neighbors of the Deschutes Canyon Area (FANs)