[Geoldept] FW: USGS - Cascades Volcano Observatory Open House

[Geology Department]

Hello!

This may already be on the departments radar, but I just wanted to share that the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory will be holding an open house on Saturday, May 10th. While I know CVO is quite a drive from Bellingham, I wanted to make sure anyone who was interested knew about the event and is more than welcome to attend. Please share as you see fit.

Event Details

Spring of 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the reawakening of Mount St. Helens and the onset of volcanic eruptions from 1980 to 1986. In commemoration, the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory will open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All ages are welcome to attend this free, family-friendly, one-day event.
Visitors can talk to volcanologists about research, learn about the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens, and see different types of instruments and sensors used to monitor activity. Scientists will demonstrate monitoring equipment like thermal imaging, earthquake detection, and GPS to track changes on the surface of a volcano. The robotic arm will be operating in the sediment laboratory and scientists will talk about how they collect and process sediments. Learn more about landslides and lahars, and other volcano hazards, and whether you live, work, or play in a hazard zone. There will be hands-on science activities and many demonstrations.
What: Open House at the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
When: Saturday May 10, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Where: 1300 SE Cardinal Ct., Building 10, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98683 (located on the east side of Vancouver, WA, in Columbia Tech Park)
Info: https://www.usgs.gov/observatories/cvo/news/save-date-cvo-open-house-2025

For Volunteers
The USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory opens its doors to the public on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for a one-day open house.
Volunteers are needed to help the event run smoothly. You might find yourself greeting visitors at the door, assisting with hands-on demonstrations, giving out posters, or any number of tasks. You can volunteer for the day or in a 3.5-hour shift (9:30 -1:00 or 1:00 - 4:30).
Email Holly Weiss-Racine if you are interested at hweiss-racine at usgs.gov<mailto:hweiss-racine at usgs.gov> and provide the best way to contact you. Note that volunteers will need to sign USGS volunteer forms before they can help on May 10 prior to beginning of their shift. Those CVO is located at 1300 SE Cardinal Ct, Building 10, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA 98683.
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Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Thank you!

Emily Bryant
Field Engineer
USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory
1300 SE Cardinal Court, Suite 100
Vancouver, WA 98683


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Thank you,
Hye In

Hye In Park | She/Her
Geology Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Western Washington University
(360) 650-6516


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