Examples of complementary Oral History/Geology:
Oral History of Oregon Coast Tsunami
BC Quarterly: Book Review, Haida Gwali
Before history was written there were stories told over and over again, especially by elders. Scientists have begun to use this information in understanding recent geological events that weren’t written about. Talking Rocks, by Morton and Gawboy is a great local example. It increases the understanding of the post glacial events.
The Sleeping Bear Story--this legend reflects a huge forest fire event in Wisconsin.
Was it set by people, and does the legend communicate guilt? Important example of Michigan “pre-history”? a Geointerpretation from MSU
