Iceland battles a lava flow: Countries have built barriers and tried explosives in the past, but it's hard to stop molten rock
Iceland, Hawaii and Italy have all tried to control lava to save cities in the past. A volcanologist explains the methods.
Loÿc Vanderkluysen, Associate Professor of Earth Science, Drexel University •
conversation
Jan. 17, 2024 • ~5 min
Jan. 17, 2024 • ~5 min
Privatised Moon landings: the two US missions set to open a new era of commercial lunar exploration
The Peregrine and Nova-C landers are due to carry out valuable science at two diverse lunar locations.
Ian Whittaker, Senior Lecturer in Physics, Nottingham Trent University •
conversation
Jan. 2, 2024 • ~8 min
Jan. 2, 2024 • ~8 min
Living near the fire – 500 million people worldwide have active volcanoes as neighbors
For some people, it’s a choice based on cultural beliefs or economic opportunities provided by the volcano. Other times it’s less a choice than the only option.
David Kitchen, Associate Professor of Geology, University of Richmond •
conversation
July 13, 2023 • ~7 min
July 13, 2023 • ~7 min
Where Mauna Loa’s lava is coming from – and why Hawaii’s volcanoes are different from most
A scientist who led one of the first projects to map the Hawaiian Islands’ deep volcanic plumbing explains what’s going on under the surface as Mauna Loa erupts.
Gabi Laske, Professor of Geophysics, University of California, San Diego •
conversation
Nov. 30, 2022 • ~6 min
Nov. 30, 2022 • ~6 min
Where Mauna Loa's lava comes from – and why Hawaii's volcanoes are different from most
A scientist who led one of the first projects to map the Hawaiian Islands’ deep volcanic plumbing explains what’s going on under the surface as Mauna Loa erupts.
Gabi Laske, Professor of Geophysics, University of California, San Diego •
conversation
Nov. 30, 2022 • ~6 min
Nov. 30, 2022 • ~6 min
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