Down to Earth - A Geologist's Perspective December 30, 2009

The Earth has many faces. Some are smooth and flowing, others rocky and ravaged; all are shaped by dynamic geologic processes. The landscapes that we see today are the result of more than four and half billion years of transformation by powerful forces such as volcanoes, oceans, earthquakes, rivers and glaciers.Understanding how this transformation takes place, University of Oregon geology graduate students and faculty photographed the ever-changing planet for an exhibit, Down to Earth: A Geologist's Perspective. Cost :General Admission - $3Seniors (62+) - $2Youth (3-18) - $2Families (2 adults and up to 4 youth) - $8Children (2 and under) - FreeMNCH Members, UO Students, Faculty, and Staff, and ASTC (Association of Science and Technology Centers) Members; Free admission with ID. Free admission to the public each Wednesday.

Official Website: http://www.americantowns.com/or/eugene/events/down-to-earth-a-geologist-s-perspective-2009-12-04