The mysteries of volcanoes: what ’s going on beneath the ground in Iceland? – podcast

As Iceland braces for a volcanic eruption, Madeleine Finlay hears from volcanologist Helga Torfadottir about how the country is preparing, and why this is happening now. She also speaks to Cambridge professor of volcanology Clive Oppenheimer about how scientists predict volcanic activity, and what it feels like to stare into a smouldering volcanic craterFind more Guardian reporting on this storyhereClive Oppenheimer ’s book, Mountains of Fire, is available at theGuardian BookshopContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - November 16, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Presented by Madeleine Finlay, produced by Madeleine Finlay and Tom Glasser, sound design by Tony Onuchukwu, the executive producer is Ellie Bury Tags: Science Earthquakes Volcanoes Geology World news Iceland Source Type: news