Alaska’s caves: unlocking the secrets to our past

Submitted by Amy Hartley
Phone: (907) 474-5823
02/01/05

Alaska’s Caves: Unlocking the Secrets to Our Past

Have you ever descended into the depths of an Alaska cave? If not, you now have the opportunity to find out what’s lurking in the dark. In recent years, cave explorers have traversed the caves of Southeast Alaska and what they’ve found has helped piece together the history of our state.

Daniel Monteith, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Alaska Southeast, will discuss how the information found within caves continually revises experts’ ideas about the geology and human history of Alaska.

In "Alaska’s Caves: Unlocking the Secrets to Our Past," Monteith will share photos and findings from recent caving expeditions. His free lecture will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, in the Westmark Gold Room. Show up 20 minutes early for a family-friendly demonstration where all ages can examine Alaskan artifacts that have helped scientists piece together the past.

This lecture is the third installment in the 2005 Science for Alaska Lecture Series. All lectures are held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays through February 22 in the Westmark Gold Room.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Information on all lectures and presenters in the 2005 Science for Alaska Lecture Series is available at http://www.scienceforalaska.com.

CONTACT:
Daniel Monteith, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, UAS: (907) 465-6413 Amy Hartley, Geophysical Institute Information Officer: (907) 474-5823