Volcano Watch
67 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA weekly volcano update podcast where hosts Alessandro Musu and Corin Jorgenson give volcano updates discuss what volcanoes have been busy the past week.
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Episodes
July/August 2023
August 17, 2023 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHeyyooo we are back for the last episode for a while... Here is the news from July and August with a special focus on Fagradalsfjall! See you guys again when Alessandro and I are less stressed!
June 2023 - volcanic eruption forecasting and machine learning with Dr. Alberto Ardid!
July 08, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBHere we are with June 2023 volcano news and an exciting journey into volcanic eruption forecasting and machine learning with Dr. Alberto Ardid! You can find more about Dr. Ardid's work on his twitter (@AlbertoArdid) and linkedin profiles! And thanks again Dr. Ardid for the interview! :)
May 2023 - Dr. Leif Karlstrom and sonification!
June 09, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBHi all! Sorry for the long hiatus! Here we have the volcano news for May 2023 and a stellar interview with Dr. Leif Karlstrom! You can check out more of the Volcano Listening Project here: https://volcanolisteningproject.org/. You can also keep updated with the project on twitter @VolcanoListener The sound clip is from a very cool recent article: https://eos.org/science-updates/earth-is-noisy-why-should-its-data-be-silent. Check it out! And thanks again Dr. Karlstrom for the interview! :)
22/12/2022 - Mauna Loa Updates!
December 23, 2022 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBSorry for the long pause! Here is the news from the last few weeks and a longer update on Mauna Loa!!! Happy Holidays and happy new year!
23/11/2022 - The NEWS with Monica
November 24, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBJust the news this week but with a special guest host Monica Agreda-Lopez!
09/11/2022 - Interview with Dr. Jazmin Scarlett!
November 11, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 18.7 MBWe talk with Dr. Scarlett about her research surrounding the geohertiage of volcanoes!
25/10/2022 - Egypt and volcanoes!
October 26, 2022 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBCorin and Alessandro give the news as usual and the focus which links a volcano in Alaska to Cleopatra!!
14/10/2022 - Pyroclastic Density Currents: Emplacement temperature from charcoal - with Lisa Ricci
October 16, 2022 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.54 MBIn today's episode Corin and Alessandro interview Lisa Ricci, a PhD student in geochemistry at the university of Perugia, who tells us about an innovative method for estimating the emplacement temperature of Pyroclastic Density Currents from the study of charcoal. After the interview, as usual all the updates on the eruptive activities of the past two weeks.
27/09/2022 - Volcanoes and CO2
September 28, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBThis week we chat a little about CO2 and volcanoes - who emits more?! Then the news of the week with special correspondent and friend of the pod Marion Grosjean who is at La Reunion!
15/09/2022 - Fagradalsfjall: The August 2022 Eruption
September 15, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBAfter a quite long break, here we are! We're back for a new explosive season of the podcast, Season 4!!! In this episode, Corin and Alessandro chat a bit about the recent eruption occurred at Fagradalsfjall, Iceland! Following an update on worldwide volcanic activity from April 2022 to the present.
Mt. Pelee, Martinique, and ash fingers with Dr. Allan Fries - Mid Summer Special!!
July 15, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBCorin interviews Dr. Allan Fries while sitting on a picturesque Caribbean beach. You can also imagine you are there and listen to Allan chat about the volcanic history of Martinique and Mt. Pelee and about his research on ash fingers! Happy summer!
12/04/2022 - Mud volcanoes!
April 12, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 6.92 MBThe weekly news and a little chat about mud volcanoes! This will be the last weekly episode for a few months since life is picking up for both of us with deadlines and field work - see you back in Sept for our regular weekly content!
04/04/2022 - Fire and Iceland interview with April Anderson!
April 05, 2022 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThe weekly news as per usual and then a interview with April Anderson, who is the Director, editor, and cinematographer of the documentary “Fire & Iceland”. https://fireandiceland.com/documentary
29/03/2022 - What's happening at São Jorge?
March 30, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBCorin and Alessandro discuss the seismic crisis at São Jorge and chat about the weekly news! Enjoy!
21/03/2022 - The Bezymianny's "Domeseption" - The volcano on top of the volcano with a dome on top of another Dome!
March 22, 2022 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBThe news as per usual and then a special focus on Bezymianny! We chat a little bit about the eruptive history of this amazing volcano, its dome on top of its dome, its block and ash flow and a lot of other explosive things!
03/15/2022 - Red hot volcanoes!
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBThe news as per usual and then we get real science-y with a small chat about black body radiation! Science rules!
15/03/2022 - Red hot volcanoes!
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBThe news as per usual and then we get real science-y with a small chat about black body radiation! Science rules!
15/03/2022 - Red hot volcanoes!
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBThe news as per usual and then we get real science-y with a small chat about black body radiation! Science rules!
08/03/2022 - The crazy lakes of the Kelimutu volcano
March 10, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MBAfter a quick update on the recent eruptions around the world last week, Corin and Alessandro will talk a bit about the stunning lakes of the Kelimutu volcano in Indonesia. Why do they change colour? What does the volcano have to do with the amazing colours of these lakes? This and much more will be discussed in this episode of Volcano Watch.
28/02/2022 - Runny lava @ Ol Doinyo Lengai
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBThe news as usual and then a little chat about Ol Doinyo Lengai and carbonatites!
22/02/2022 - A little journey to Tenerife with Emma Horn
February 23, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn this episode, after a quick updates on the world's volcanic activity over the past week, our special guest, Emma Horn, will take us through the enchanting landscapes of Tenerife, telling us about her scientific research. We will discover what cumulates are, chat about plumes of magma rising from the mantle and all in the stunning and complex volcanological environment of Canary Islands.
14/02/2022 - Volcanoes in love
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 6.87 MBNews + volcano myths with some dramatic love stories. <3
07/02/2022 - And it burns, burns, burns, The ring of fire!
February 08, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBIn this episode, after a quick updates on the world's volcanic activity over the past week, Corin and Alessandro chat a bit about subduction zones and The Ring of Fire!
31/01/2022 - Vesuvius trivia!
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBCorin and Alessandro chat about the weekly news and give you some cool trivia and mythology surrounding Vesuvius
25/01/2022 - Hunga Tonga - Hunga Ha'apai Part 2
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBThe weekly news as always and a focus on the HTHH eruption as well as some theories as to what made it erupt the way it did! If you want to donate to relief efforts check out this gofundme by the Tongan Flag bearer: https://www.gofundme.com/f/tonga-tsunami-relief-by-pita-taufatofua
19/01/2022 - Volcano Watch - The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Eruption pt.1
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBAfter a month's break, here we are! We're back for a new season of the podcast, Season 3!!! In this episode, after a quick updates on the world's volcanic activity over the past month, Corin and Alessandro chat a bit about the recent eruption occurred at The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai!
19/01/2022 - Volcano Watch - The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai Eruption pt.1
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MBAfter a month's break, here we are! We're back for a new season of the podcast, Season 3!!! In this episode, after a quick updates on the world's volcanic activity over the past month, Corin and Alessandro chat a bit about the recent eruption occurred at The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai!
14/12/2021 Christmas Island!
December 14, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.99 MBThe volcanic news and then we discover that Christmas Island is a volcanic island! See you all in January!
06/12/2021 - Semeru Eruption, East Java, Indonesia
December 07, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBAfter the usual quick updates on the world's volcanic activity over the past week, Corin and Alessandro chat a bit about the recent eruption occurred at Mount Semeru in Indonesia! For those interested, here is the link to donate to the Indonesian Aksi Cepat Tanggap (ACT) relief fund for the Semeru emergency: Let's get together to overcome the disaster! See you next week!
30/11/2021 - Updates and Popocatépetl!
December 01, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MBAlessandro and Corin talk about the busy volcano news from the week and chat about a nice myth from Popocatépetl!
22/11/21 - La Palma risk research with Maria-Paz and Luigia!
November 25, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.44 MBAlessandro chats with Maria-Paz Reyes Hardy and Luigia Sara di Maio who were recently at La Palma doing some risk assessment!
16/11/21 - Making Planetary Magma with Alessandro Pisello
November 16, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 7.74 MBAlessandro and Alessandro chat about Alessandro's (Pisello) research making magmas like other planets!
09/11/2021 - Volcano Watch - Karymsky Focus
November 10, 2021 14:00 - 9 minutes - 6.43 MBCorin and Alessandro discuss last weeks volcanic activity and chat about Karymsky Volcano!!! Enjoy and have a lovely week!
01/11/2021 - Quick update and the life of Hephaestus
November 02, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBCorin and Alessandro give you the news and banter about Greek/Roman myths some more :)
01/11/2021 - Quick update and the life of Hephaestus
November 02, 2021 08:00 - 11 minutes - 7.91 MBCorin and Alessandro give you the news and banter about Greek/Roman myths some more :)
26/10/2021 - Micro Update!
October 27, 2021 06:00 - 5 minutes - 3.53 MBJust a micro-episode this week since we are in the field! The big news items (La Palma, Etna, Aso and Manam!)
18/10/2021 - Vulcano adventures with Francisco Muñoz Burbano
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBThis week we interview our colleague Francisco (@fjmunozb) about his recent work with the Seismology group from the University of Geneva on Vulcano following the recent unrest! Enjoy!
12/10/2021 - Kilauea Updates and Myth!!!
October 12, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MBWhat exactly is Geomythology? can myths help us understand the eruptive history of a volcano? Corin and Alessandro chat about the last weeks volcanic news. Then the focus of the week on Kilauea, a nice walk between the recent activity and old myths.
07/10/2021 - Updates on La Palma
October 08, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBAlessandro and Corin chat about their work in La Palma!
29/09/2021 - Volcano Watch - With Valentin Freret-Lorgeril on Mama Etna
September 30, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBAfter the usual quick updates on the recent world-wide volcanic activity, Corin and Alessandro will chat a little bit with Valentin Freret-Lorgeril about his research on volcanoes. The episod was recorded on and with... MAMA ETNA!!!
21/09/2021 - Cumbre Vieja Eruption, La Palma
September 21, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBAfter the usual quick updates on the world's volcanic activity over the past week, Corin and Alessandro chat a bit about the recent eruption, that is still going on, in La Palma.
21/09/2021 - Cumbre Vieja Eruption, La Palma
September 21, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBAfter the usual quick updates on the world's volcanic activity over the past week, Corin and Alessandro chat a bit about the recent eruption, that is still going on, in La Palma.
14/09/2021 - Cumbre Vieja Eruption, La Palma
September 21, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MBAfter the usual quick updates on the world's volcanic activity over the past week, Corin and Alessandro chat a bit about the recent eruption, that is still going on, in La Palma.
14/09/2021 - Volcano Watch LIVE with Stefano Mannini, Maria-Paz Reyes Hardy, and Elliot Jiwani Brown
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBA special volcano watch live event with the University of Geneva faculty of science on twitter spaces! The news as usual and then a special interview with 3 PhD students from the university of Geneva: Stefano who focuses on volcanic faults and fractures, Elliot who images the volcanic subsurface, and Maria-Paz who investigates volcanic hazards!
07/09/2021 - What you missed in August!
September 08, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWe're back!!! We missed the podcast. This week we give a lonnnngggg update to catch up what we missed in August - it was an exciting month. At the end of the episode we have a little preview of the students we'll be interviewing next week for our Volcano Watch LIVE! twitter spaces event with the University of Geneva Faculty of Science (12:30 CET Sept 14th over at @sciences_UNIGE). See you there
25/07/2021 - Special Season Finale: Double focus between blue flames and devastation
July 26, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.1 MBAfter a quick update on volcanic activity of the past two weeks, Corin and Alessandro will take you through an exciting double focus, doubly explosive!! after this the end of season greetings with a bit of anticipation for the new season! +Simona Gabrielli's post here https://blogs.egu.eu/divisions/gmpv/2021/06/30/a-lava-for-almost-every-colour/
13/07/2021 - Odyssey and Etna!
July 13, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MBViva Italia! This week we celebrate Italy's big sports win with a Greek myth that mentions Etna as well as the weekly news! Enjoy!
05/07/2021 - Special Episode: Fagradalsfijall and Taal double focus!
July 06, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.35 MBCorin and Alessandro chat about the Fagradalsfijall and Taal recent eruptive activities! Obviously after the usual weekly update on eruptions around the world. Which include: Mt. Etna; Rincón de la Vieja; Fuego; Merapi; Sarychev Peak and many others explosive friends!
28/06/2021 - Etna Update (and myths)!
June 29, 2021 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBCorin and Alessandro chat about the last weeks volcanic news (feat: Merapi, Swuanose-jima, Strombli, Ricon de la Vieja, Dolphin 2, and more!). Then we talk more about the stunning change in Mt Etna eruptive cycle and chat about some of her origin stories! Enjoy!
21/06/2021 - Volcano Watch - Fire and Water
June 22, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.64 MBIn this episode Corin and Alessandro walk you through the fantastic world of Geyser! Of course after the usual quick updates on the most recent volcanic activities! Mount Etna, Fagradalsfjall, Merapi, Sabancaya and a lot of other active volcanoes worldwide that seems to be pretty busy these times! Enjoy it!