Hear author William Sullivan present on our state's historic natural disasters.
Based on his book, Floods, Fires, & Volcanoes: Oregon's Greatest Natural Disasters, Oregon author William L. Sullivan presents an illustrated lecture about the floods, earthquakes, forest fires, eruptions, and tsunamis that have hit Oregon during the past 13,000 years of human settlement. Although these disasters occur at irregular intervals, Sullivan shows that they are in fact part of natural cycles. It is not possible to predict these catastrophic events precisely, but we can prepare for their impact. Which volcano is likely to erupt next? Are we ready for the giant earthquake and tsunami that is coming to western Oregon? And how will global warming change the natural cycles behind Oregon's forest fires and floods?
Sullivan is the author of a dozen books about Oregon, including Hiking Oregon's History, the popular 100 Hikes series, and Oregon Trips & Trails. His journal of a 1000-mile hike he took across Oregon in 1985, Listening for Coyote, was chosen by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission as one of Oregon’s “100 Books,” the 100 most significant books in the state’s history. He has also written a memoir and three novels. Learn more at https://www.oregonhiking.com/welcome.
Questions? Contact laurelh@deschuteslibrary.org
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |
The Redmond Library has a varied collection of English and Spanish language materials for adults, teens, and children. English and Spanish-language programs are offered for all ages.
