Seismic Geomorphology of Ancient Earthscapes – Strengthening our Perspectives of Deep Time and Clarifying Our Role in the World’s Future
Date: April 14, 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Venue: Room 1009, C3 Building, 1st Floor
The School of Mining and Geosciences at Nazarbayev University is pleased to host a special guest lecture by Dr. Lesli J. Wood, Weimer Distinguished Chair and Professor at the Colorado School of Mines.
In this inspiring talk, Dr. Wood explores how seismic data can illuminate Earth’s ancient landscapes, allowing geoscientists to understand processes that shaped our planet over millions of years. From Cretaceous canyons in South America to submarine mountains offshore Trinidad and Tobago, the lecture brings to life dramatic Earthscapes hidden beneath the surface. Dr. Wood will also reflect on the role of geoscientists in bridging deep-time perspectives with urgent societal and environmental challenges, emphasizing geology’s unique lens for viewing both the past and the future of our planet.
Speaker Biography
Dr. Lesli J. Wood is a globally recognized expert in seismic geomorphology and clastic depositional systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Earth Resources from Colorado State University and currently serves as the Weimer Distinguished Chair in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Her extensive research includes work on Martian shoreline processes, tectono-sedimentary interactions, shale tectonics, and reservoir modeling. She is also a passionate educator and mentor in the field of geoscience.
Контактная информация: Milovan Fustic milovan.fustic@nu.edu.kz
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