Of Hills and Hazards, Kentucky Geological Survey's 62nd Annual Seminar

Kentucky Geological Survey, University of Kentucky

Of Hills and Hazards is the theme of KGS's 62nd Annual Seminar. The keynote speaker is Dr. David Applegate, 18th Director of the U.S.G.S.

University Of Kentucky Don and Cathy Jacobs Science Building, Room 121

<p>J﻿oin the Kentucky Geological Survey at Of Hills and Hazards, the 62nd Annual Seminar. This year&#x27;s theme will explore Kentucky geological hazards. </p><p>We are honored to have Dr. David Applegate, 18th Director of the U.S. Geological Survey, as our keynote speaker. His talk is entitled &#x27;Geohazards and Geological Surveys: Bringing Science to Bear When and Where It Matters Most.&#x27; This will also be a special event for KGS Director Dr. William Haneberg. He will present his topic &#x27;Geohazards in the Anthropocene:  Focus on Kentucky,&#x27; which will be one of his last talks as KGS Director and State Geologist. Other topics to be explored include post-flood landslide reconnaissance, ongoing seismic hazards research, Google Earth for geohazards, geologic controls on radon, and more hazard-related issues.</p><p>The seminar is free to attend, but registration is required. Lunch and refreshments are provided. </p><p>The event will take place in the Don &amp; Cathy Jacobs Science Building, 305 Huguelet Drive, room 121.</p>

<h3><strong>P﻿arking</strong></h3><p>Please park at the Parking Garage No. 2, 301 Hilltop Avenue, Lexington, KY 40506. </p><p>UK Transportation Services has notified us that we are not permitted to provide UK/KGS employees with parking passes. </p>

<h3><strong>Accommodations and Considerations</strong></h3><p>Please send an email to KGSMail@uky.edu if you need a vegetarian or gluten free meal or any sort of accommodation/ADA.</p>

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