Meeting

Name: Mega Floods, Ice Ages, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and other things that could keep you awake at night but probably shouldn’t
Start: 2026-03-21T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-21T11:00:00-07:00
Location: McFarland Middle School

March 2026
Puget Lobe Lecture: Getting a Feel for Ice Sheet Hydrology and Channeled Scabland Geomorphology

March 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PST

Bellevue College Building T Room 117 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA, United States

Dr. Joel Gombiner This presentation connects modern observations of ice sheet hydrology, the geomorphology of the Channeled Scabland, and recent publications on Washington’s Ice Age floods. The presentation consists of three parts: (1) an explanation of a new lidar-based, semi-realistic oblique visualization and interpretive poster of Dry Falls (released 2025 by WGS); (2) an intuitive overview of ice sheet hydrology with visits to Greenland, Iceland, and Antarctica; (3) an update on recent Channeled Scabland science including evidence for subglacial tunnel channel floods from the Okanogan lobe and refined estimates of Missoula flood magnitudes.
Getting a Feel for Ice Sheet Hydrology + Channeled Scabland Geomorphology

March 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm PST

Joel Gombiner, Washington Geological Survey Joel Gombiner, Washington Geological Survey This presentation connects modern observations of ice sheet hydrology, the geomorphology of the Channeled Scabland, and recent publications on Washington’s Ice Age floods. The presentation consists of three parts: an explanation of a new lidar-based, semi-realistic oblique visualization and interpretive poster of Dry Falls (released 2025 by WGS); an intuitive overview of ice sheet hydrology with visits to Greenland, Iceland, and Antarctica; an update on recent Channeled Scabland science including evidence for subglacial tunnel channel floods from the Okanogan lobe and refined estimates of Missoula flood magnitudes.
Sandhill Crane Festival

March 20 @ 6:30 am - March 22 @ 9:00 pm PDT

Othello, WA WA, United States

At the Sandhill Crane Festival, March 20-22, 2026 in the beautiful Columbia Basin, Othello, WA, you’ll have the chance to explore the Ice Age Floods story through presentations and field trips, and see thousands of Sandhill Cranes, ducks, and geese as they gather against the stunning backdrop of the Saddle Mountains and sprawling cornfields. There is a fantastic lineup of geology and wildlife viewing opportunities, along with engaging talks, fun tours, hikes, and workshops for everyone to enjoy. Registration is now open with a registration deadline of March 15 at noon (No refunds after this date). All Events are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are filled in the order received. Please note, Lectures, tours and hike participants must purchase a General Admission Ticket for $10.00.

$10 – $165
Mega-Floods of the World – The Legacy of Dr. Bretz’ Work

March 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm PDT

Ritzville Public Library 302 West Main Street, Ritzville, Washington

Researchers have established, based on the pioneering work of Dr. J Harlen Bretz and JT Pardee, that over 140 Ancient Mega-Flood, including Noah's Flood are discussed in oral traditions worldwide. Professional geologist Bill Burgel will briefly discuss how the research related to the Missoula Floods and Bonneville Flood has opened up the possibility of mega-floods being the most likely explanation for the formation of the Mediterranean Sea, the Persian Gulf, The Bosphorus Straits, the English Channel, Chimu in Peru and the floodwaters on Mars. Mega-flood events are also being cited for the draining of Glacial Lake Agassiz, Glacial Lake Iroquois and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Mega Floods, Ice Ages, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and other things that could keep you awake at night but probably shouldn’t

March 21 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am PDT

McFarland Middle School 790 S. 10th Avenue, Othello, Washington, United States

This presentation will begin by defining what an Ice Age is and then looking at our dynamic planet and those major events that can lead to dramatic temperature changes. Also included will be a look at hazards here in the Pacific Northwest and why they occur.

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March 2026

Puget Lobe Lecture: Getting a Feel for Ice Sheet Hydrology and Channeled Scabland Geomorphology

Getting a Feel for Ice Sheet Hydrology + Channeled Scabland Geomorphology

Sandhill Crane Festival

Mega-Floods of the World – The Legacy of Dr. Bretz’ Work

Mega Floods, Ice Ages, Volcanic Eruptions, Earthquakes, and other things that could keep you awake at night but probably shouldn’t

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