Please join us for Isaac Pope’s abstract titled “The Canary Islands: Hazard Mitigation, Engineering, and Science Communication in the Tourist Trap of the Atlantic.”
Date: Thursday, February 12
Time: 6-8 PM (6:00-6:30 Social, 6:30 - 7:00 Chapter remarks, 7:00-8:00 Presentation)
Location: Pietro’s (3801 Watson Road STL)
Dinner will be provided
Meeting Cost: Members - $20, Non-Members - $25, Students - $10
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With a background in GIS and geology, Isaac Pope is a volcanologist and remote sensing scientist focused on integrating geospatial and petrologic data to investigate geologic history and hazards. Awarded Goldwater Scholar and All-USA Academic Team while a student at Centralia College, he transferred to Colorado School of Mines where he focused on geologic hazards analysis in landslide, volcanic, and earthquake applications while he finished his B.S. in Geology and Geological Engineering and M.S. in GIS and Geoinformatics. As a Research Physical Scientist intern at U.S. Geological Survey, Isaac worked on risk communication in the Earthquake Hazards Program. He is now a PhD student at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Abstract details: The Canary Islands are a vibrant landscape teeming with wonder. Staggering views from mountains reaching over 13,000 feet above the tropical Atlantic Ocean beckon millions of visitors every year, yet at the heart of this growing tourist destination is an incredible interplay of volcanology, hazards, and geotechnical engineering. The confrontation of these fields during volcanic events, such as the devastating Tajogaite eruption on the Island of La Palma in 2021, illustrate the dangers when society, science, and politics collide. This presentation will explore the islands’ volcanic history, their hazards, and the science that are working together to build a sustainable future for the beautiful Canary Islands