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Join us for a fascinating presentation with Kristine DeLong, Ph.D., Professor of Geology & Anthropology at LSU. Dr. DeLong is a scientist who uses coral skeletons to uncover how Earth’s climate has changed over time and what those changes mean for us today.
Coral skeletons grow in layers, much like tree rings. These layers capture information about ocean temperatures, storms, rainfall patterns, and environmental conditions over hundreds of years. By studying these natural records, scientists can reconstruct past climates and better understand the Anthropocene, the modern era shaped by human activity.
During this program, Dr. DeLong will explore:
- How coral skeletons preserve detailed climate data
- What these records reveal about long-term environmental change
- How corals help scientists track warming oceans and sea-level rise
- Why paleoclimate research is important for understanding today’s climate challenges
Whether you’re curious about geology, anthropology, oceans, or climate science, this program offers an accessible and eye-opening look at how the past helps us understand the future.