U of U geophysicist Robert B. Smith speaks at Yellowstone Park event.
University of Utah geophysicist Robert B. Smith -- who studies earthquakes, volcanism and other geological processes at Yellowstone National Park -- spoke at the park Friday, Aug. 25, as part of a series of events celebrating the new $10.5 million Canyon Visitor Education Center.
University of Utah geophysicist Robert B. Smith -- who studies earthquakes, volcanism and other geological processes at Yellowstone National Park -- spoke at the park Friday, Aug. 25, as part of a series of events celebrating the new $10.5 million Canyon Visitor Education Center.
Smith is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. in the theater of the new building at Canyon. His topic will be "Yellowstone Hotspot Theory."
Utah media representatives wishing to contact Smith may reach him before midday Tuesday, Aug. 22 at his office at the university at (801) 581-7129, and after that on his cellular phone at (801) 557-2239.
A National Park Service news release about the new visitor center at Canyon is below.
http://www.nps.gov/yell/press/0665.htm
Lee Siegel, science news specialist
University of Utah Public Relations
(801) 581-8993
