SOUTHWEST SEMINARS | A Geologic Tour of the Pacific Ring of Fire

Presented by: Dr. Kirt Kempter

Volcanologist, field geologist and Former Fulbright Fellow; Extensive field research: Costa Rica, Mexico, and New Mexico; Field geologic training for NASA astronaut training program candidates.  Research interests in global geologic processes and leading field-oriented expeditions: Iceland, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Africa, & Antarctica. Kirt has led educational tours for Smithsonian Journeys and National Geographic Expeditions since 1993, and greatly enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge of geology.