On Wednesday December 3rd, I had the opportunity to attend American Museum of Natural History Junior Council’s private viewing of the new special exhibition Nature’s Fury: The Science of Natural Disasters. The viewing was followed by a cocktail reception in the Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth.
Attendees were treated to a talk by the exhibit curator who discussed various natural disasters around the world and how that has affected building codes, particularly in Chile. After the talk, guests were able to view the exhibit and make use of the museums interactive stations. For those of you who have never attended the Museum of Natural History, please make it a priority to attend this exhibit, it is fascinating and offers a rare glimpse into the sheer devastation that nature can wreak on human civilization.
After touring the exhibit, attendees were treated to a passed canapés and stations serving various types of meatballs (lamb, Swedish and vegetarian) which were a big hit with attendees. In addition to the delicious meatballs, and passed plates, there was a bar offering wine, beer and a signature cocktail of the evening made with passion, fruit grenadine and liquor that put you in mind of a tropical location. The Junior Council event was undeniably a huge success and was very well attended by young, fashionable New Yorkers. If you have any interest in learning more the Council events or joining the group, please visit: http://www.amnh.org/
CO-CHAIRS: W. Jameson McFadden, Holly and Martin Okner, Lori and Zachary Pomerantz, Gaelin Rosenwaks, Heather and Ross Schulman, Zoe and Iain Wilson
About the exhibit:
From earthquakes and volcanoes to tornadoes and hurricanes, nature’s forces shape our dynamic planet and often endanger people around the world. Nature’s Fury tells the stories of how individuals and communities cope and adapt in the aftermath of these events—and how scientists are helping to reduce the risks, to plan responses, and to prepare for future events. Interactive stations will help visitors discover the processes behind each of these natural phenomena with touchable specimens, videos and animations, models, and simulations. Visitors also will generate a virtual volcano, stand in the eye of a roaring tornado, and experience the sounds of earthquakes—even create an “earthquake” by jumping next to a seismometer.
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