Remember Superstorm Sandy?
Remember Superstorm Sandy?
What exactly happened, and why?
Will it happen again?
One tenth of the human population lives at sea level.
What is in store for the world's coastal communities?
Can we better understand the planetary processes at work around us and adapt to them?
Dr. Orrin Pilkey
On Thursday, April 25th, we will host an evening with Duke University professor Orrin Pilkey on the subjects of global climate, sea level change and their effects on shorelines. For 50 years, Dr. Pilkey has studied marine geology and coastline ecology. He has written more than 250 technical publications and has authored, co-authored or edited 39 books.
Among Dr. Pilkey's recent writings is this New York Times article from November 14th, entitled, "We Need to Retreat from the Beach".
Date: Thursday, April 25th
Place: Engelhard Performing Arts Center
The Potomac School
1301 Potomac School Road
McLean, VA 22101
Schedule: 6:00 - 6:30 Free light buffet supper
6:30 - 7:30 Lecture and visual presentation
7:30 - 8:30 Questions and discussion
Parking: Free dedicated parking at the auditorium
RSVP: Cort Morgan, AB 1980 cmorgan@potomacschool.org