Lecture will explore surprising tsunamis
January 27, 2016
Two shocking tsunami disasters of the 21st century have reminded people how deadly these waves can be.
Scientists are always looking at ways to keep people safe before, during and after the waves make landfall, but still more study is needed.
Elena Suleimani, a research analyst with the Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, will discuss “Tsunamis: How nature keeps surprising scientists,” on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel Gold Room. The lecture will last for about 45 minutes, with a question and answer period at the end.
Suleimani is the third speaker for the 2016 Science for Alaska Lecture Series. The series continues each Tuesday through Feb. 23, at the same location and time.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute has hosted the lecture series for the past 24 years. The Triplehorn family joins this year as a major contributor to the lecture series. The Alaska Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research continues as a sponsor.
CONTACT: Lea Gardine, 907-474-7664
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