PRINEVILLE, Ore. — Continuing in the Saunders Memorial Lecture Series, Ochoco National Forest Geologist Carrie Gordon will Thursday speak about the newly discovered Crooked River Caldera.
In 2007, local geologists discovered one of the largest ancient volcanoes in the world, right here in Central Oregon.
Straddling three counties, the Crooked River Caldera encompasses 425 square miles, stretching from Smith Rock State Park nearly to Prineville reservoir.
Gordon will give a virtual tour of the immense caldera and its history.
The program takes place at the Bowman Museum Annex in Prineville. Admission is free. Doors open at 6:00PM
For more information call the museum at 541-447-3715, email Gordon.gillespie@co.crook.or.us or visit the web page at www.bowmanmuseum.org
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