Tag Archives: eruption

What Really Happens in a Flood Basalt Eruption

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

A guest post from Holly Ferrie, Geosciences student with the Open University. If you’ve been keeping track of the science press in the last few months, you may have noticed a dramatic headline popping up in a number of places. … Continue reading →

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Krakatoa revealed? Part three

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

I’m in Java, Indonesia, filming a documentary on the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa – read part one and part two here. We have spent the last two days filming on and around Anak Krakatau. The boat ride out from the … Continue reading →

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Krakatoa revealed? Part two

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

I’m in Java, Indonesia, filming a documentary on the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa – read part one here. Today was a day of mixed blessings. It started well, with filming at the 4th point lighthouse destroyed originally by the 1883 … Continue reading →

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Krakatoa revealed?

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

So, here I am in Java, Indonesia (again) on my way to shoot a documentary (again) with Pioneer Productions ( I must say I thought they would be sick of me by now) on the 1883 eruption of  Krakatoa. The … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small volcanic island: Part 2

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

One of the most time consuming things about  filming outdoors is the walking shot. Speaking to camera interview style is mostly achieved easily after just a few takes. But the seemingly trivial and non-technical activity of filming me walking takes … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small volcanic island

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

Early start from Gatwick to Tenerife, but greeted on lading with warm sun and blue skies. We are here for three days to film a documentary for the Weather Channel on volcanoes and their effects on the earths climate. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Communicating geology in the digital age

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

When the news broke on Friday that a new Icelandic eruption could be on the way, it didn’t take long for it to spread. This hasn’t always been the case. In its early years, the physics of geological communication was … Continue reading →

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Earth Science Week day 2: How to make a kitchen volcano….

Posted on October 11, 2011 by

Last week, we blogged about the best volcanic hang outs for aspiring super-villains. Realistically though, we know many of you Evil Geologists can’t afford a lair to call your own – in view of this, we present the (sort of) … Continue reading →

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Top 5 volcanic lairs for Evil Geologists

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

It’s natural to assume that geologists as a breed, are of good stock.  They are hale, hearty, don’t mind a spot of outdoor activity and most importantly don’t do evil.  However there’s always a bad apple in any given group … Continue reading →

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Etna, Stromboli and smelly tshirts part 3: Volcanomics

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

  Nick Petford updates us on his National Geographic filming trip in Italy… Once Catania airport reopened, we flew the short hop to Naples four hours behind schedule, and enjoyed fantastic views of Etna’s summit, Stromboli and the Aeolian Islands. … Continue reading →

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