Did you know that Eugene was totally flooded several times by water from Montana? Have you ever gone to the beach and seen the stumps of trees that seemingly grew in the ocean? Did you know that in Clear Lake, where the McKenzie River begins, there are trees 80 feet tall at the bottom of the lake? Oregon has many natural wonders. Many of these natural wonders were formed by natural events. The book Oregon’s Natural Disasters by local Eugene author William Sullivan details many of these events from the past. Tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, volcanoes and wild fires in our past have all shaped the state in which we live. The author gives life to these events by providing the stories of Oregonians that were there at the time, when possible. This book is a fascinating look at what nature has done in the past, and will do in the future. It is a must for all students and adults living in Oregon. Lastly, it’s a way to find out what really scares Mrs. Gibson.
Reviewed by Steve Gibson (Mrs. Gibson’s husband)