USU's Science Unwrapped Explores Cache Valley's Geology Friday, April 14

As Utah’s Cache Valley emerges from a snowy winter, its encircling mountains provide breathtaking vistas that change daily and offer enticing clues to a fascinating geological history. Did you know ancient Lake Bonneville once covered Cache Valley? Did you know, some 14,500 years ago, the lake burst through one of its natural dams and caused a catastrophic flood?

Utah State University’s Science Unwrapped welcomes USU geologist Susanne Jänecke, who’ll describe these dramatic events and the area’s unique geological features. She presents “Cache Valley’s Ancient Floods and Earthquakes” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the Emert Auditorium, Room ESLC 130, of the Eccles Science Learning Center on campus. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Hands-on learning activities led by USU student groups and community volunteers, along with refreshments, follow Jänecke’s presentation. The talk will also be livestreamed via AggieCast from the Science Unwrapped website.

Directions and parking information are available on the program’s website.

Jänecke is the seventh and final speaker in Science Unwrapped’s 2022-23 “Ch-Ch-Changes” series, which explores the science of change from different scientific disciplines.

“With a nod to the late musical legend David Bowie, Science Unwrapped explores the science of change — including dramatic changes we see in our climate and environment, as well as a broad view of change from varied scientific perspectives,” says Greg Podgorski, Science Unwrapped chair, associate dean in the College of Science and professor in the Department of Biology. “We’re looking forward to hearing Dr. Jänecke’s talk about remarkable changes that have taken place, and continue to happen, in our own backyard.”

Established in 2009, Science Unwrapped is a public outreach program of USU’s College of Science. Science Unwrapped talks are recorded and posted online for continued viewing convenience.

For more information, call 435-797-3517, visit the Science Unwrapped website or view the ‘Science Unwrapped at USU’ Facebook page and Twitter profile.