Anacortes Senior College

Explore the world of volcanoes and their potential effects on surrounding regions, particularly those in the Cascade Range. There are at least 12 active volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest whose eruptive histories, and their effects on the surrounding areas will be described.

Why and where do volcanoes form? How are they monitored to protect those of us who live in the shadow of these ticking time bombs? Which ones are next?

Instructor: Professor Emeritus Gene Kiver

Gene Kiver graduated from Case-Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio and later from the University of Wyoming in Laramie where he received his Doctorate in Geology. He taught Geology for 34 years at Eastern Washington University in Cheney and conducted an active research career that emphasized landforms and surface processes. Glacial geology of the western United States, geothermal ice caves on Mts. Rainier and Baker, national park geology, speleology, and the Missoula Floods are his main professional interests. Research and volunteer activity with the Ice Age Floods Institute continues today. He has co-authored two recent books, “On the Trail of The Ice Age Floods” and “Washington Rocks!”. “Washington Rocks!” is written for the non-geologist interested in learning about amazing geologic sites in the State of Washington.