Tempest and Volcanoes: Ten Things You Should Know Rebecca Williams
Event details
Discover more about the life and legacy of pioneering volcanologist Tempest Anderson (1846-1913) and learn about the latest research into volcanoes with Rebecca Williams of the University of Hull.
York is not an obviously volcanic city, but it was the home of trailblazing volcanologist Tempest Anderson. An ophthalmic surgeon, Anderson was a noteworthy York philanthropist who was an expert in photography with a particular passion for volcanoes. His photographs are some of the earliest pictures of erupting volcanoes. Capturing details of volcanic landscapes, Anderson’s great legacy is a photographic collection still informing volcano science today.
In this talk, Rebecca Williams will unearth the fascinating fundamentals of volcanoes, illustrated with Anderson’s photographic collection. Join us on an awe-inspiring journey from York to the world’s volcanoes, learning the latest research into volcanoes and how people live alongside these beautiful, but sometimes deadly landforms.
Earlier in the day, Rebecca will co-lead a guided walk, Tempest’s Volcano Trail, around York, uncovering volcanic rocks found in the city centre, alongside locations related to Tempest Anderson. Developed by Rebecca, author of Volcanoes: Ten Things You Should Know, and geologist Liam Herringshaw, the trail is part of the VolcaniCity project, supported by funding from the Curry Fund of the Geologists' Association. Whilst designed to be enjoyed together, the walk and talk can also be enjoyed separately.
The talk will be held in the York Medical Society, the former home and workplace of Tempest Anderson, where some items related to Tempest Anderson will be on display. Rebecca will also be available to sign copies of her book.
Wheelchair access
A wheelchair ramp is available to access the building and all areas within. Wheelchair access is through the garden at the rear of the building, via a door next to the Slug and Lettuce at Grape Lane/Coffee Yard. Please come to the front door of the York Medical Society initially.
You may also be interested in the Tempest's Volcano Trail guided walk on Sunday 31 May.
Image credit: Tempest Anderson/York Museums Trust/Wikimedia Commons
About the speaker
Dr Rebecca Williams is a volcanologist at the University of Hull. Rebecca's research focuses on volcano-stratigraphy and hazardous volcanic flows, social-historical volcanology and the communication of volcano science. All this drives towards understanding how communities may be affected by volcanic eruptions past, present and future. Rebecca is a dedicated science communicator, appearing on international radio, news and television.
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