May 8, 2026
Virtual Program: Geohazards Demystified
Select Fridays
12:15pm
About Virtual Learn at Lunchtime:
Learn at Lunchtime is a program featuring a variety of exciting lectures and presentations.
Presentations will start at 12:15 PM and will last approximately 20 minutes followed by a question and answer period.
The State Museum’s Learn at Lunchtime programs are free. Pre-Register Here
Topic on Friday, May 8
Geohazards Demystified
Natural disasters cause hundreds of billions of dollars in damage each year. In the business world these events are often called “acts of God” because they are considered beyond reasonable human control. However, beyond human control does not mean random. In fact, when geology and topography are taken into account, the three most common geohazards in Pennsylvania are quite predictable with respect to where they occur.
Dr. Kyle Rybacki, Manager of the Pennsylvania Geological Survey's Geologic Mapping Division with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, will discuss flooding, sinkholes, and landslides through the eyes of a geoscientist during the May Learn at Lunchtime program. Gain a basic understanding of where these hazards are most likely to occur, how to assess your level of risk, and practical steps you can take
This free virtual program is presented via Zoom. Registration is required.
Click here to register.
