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VolcaKnowledge

VolcaKnowledge Podcast

A podcast exploring how the world of volcanoes interacts across nature, culture and society. Each episode featuring a new guest for their unique perspective on the world of volcanoes. Sponsored by: Brunton, and John Wainwright and Co.

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S3 Ep10. Needles and Navigation with Lauren Heerschap

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2025/09/22

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S3 Ep9. Industry and Igneous Materials with...

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2025/09/15

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00:42:39

S3 Ep8. Whispers and Wonder with Anjana Khatwa

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2025/09/08

Our relationship with the natural world can be both emotional and spiritual , as well as one of just physical science. But by blending those, we can create an even deeper understanding and respect for the processes and history of our planet. Here to talk to us more about this connection, and her new book "The Whispers of Rock" is Earth Scientist, Presenter and Author, Anjana Khatwa.Dr Anjana Khatwa (She/Her/Hers) is an award-winning earth scientist who has worked for several universities,

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00:50:47

S3 Ep7. Parks and Rock-creation with Shanda Ochs

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2025/09/02

Imagine going to work every day with a volcano AS your backyard... and your job? to guide people around that volcano and it's incredible environment. In this episode we're joined by Shanda Ochs, an Interpretive Park Ranger for Lassen Volcanic National Park in California, USA.Shanda Ochs has been working as a ranger around Lassen and it's environment for over 20 years, learning about this incredible active volcanic landscape and passing that knowledge onto the many thousands who visit the National

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00:43:58

S3 Ep6. Exhibits and Eruptions with Chiara Maria Petrone

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2025/08/27

Ever wondered what happens behind the doors of a natural history museum? From collections, archives, conservation to research, there is so much to learn and that we don't see as visitors. To give us some insight into this, please welcome Chiara Maria Petrone from NHM London!Dr Chiara Maria Petrone (she/her) is head of Volcano Petrology at the Natural History Museum, in London, UK. Her research focuses on volcanoes, particularly those that are currently active. Her major research goal is to make

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00:45:58

S3 Ep5. Illustrations and Inspirations with Annabelle...

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2025/08/18

Volcanoes and earth science are a very visual field, where illustrations and sketches are critical for a targeted and simplistic understanding. In this episode we speak with scientific illustrator Annabelle Foster about the importance of accurate illustrations and schematics in Earth Science, as well as setting up her own business in this area.Annabelle is a scientific illustrator and Earth scientist with a PhD in volcanology from Durham University, where her love for turning complex science into

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00:47:15

S3 Ep4. Summits and Seven Peaks with Ricardo Kaljouw

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2025/08/11

Every continent has a highest mountain, but every continent also has a highest volcano! Wouldn't it be incredible to climb all seven?! So let's speak to someone who has done it! This episode we're joined by mountaineer, military veteran and volcanic climber, Ricardo Kaljouw, who recently completed the Seven Volcanic Summits challenge - to talk all about his experiences climbing these seven volcanoes. You won't believe how different each of these are!Ricardo Kaljouw, born on May 22,

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00:41:09

S3 Ep3. Artists and Ashfall with Vojta Hybl

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2025/08/05

Time to get artistic, as nature IS one of our greatest artists, but sometimes we also need human artists to help us better visualize and interpret the world around us. We're joined in this episode by nature illustrator and geologist, Vojta Hybl, as he takes us through his journey across geology and art, and how he is using art as a way of communicating the geological world with the public.Vojta (he/him) is a nature illustrator, writer and educator based in Scotland. He works at the intersection of

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00:45:04

S3 Ep2. Magma and Media with Denali (Dykanite)

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2025/07/28

How can we use the ever-growing world of social media to educate people about volcanoes?? We're joined by volcano science communicator and content creator, Denali, to discuss everything from creating funny and informative videos to battling viral misinformation during volcanic crises.Denali (they/them) is a graduate student pursuing a PhD in volcanic geochemistry. They obtained a Bachelors of Science degree from University of Florida, completing an honors thesis on mid-ocean ridge volcanism

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00:45:21

S3 Ep1. Highlands and Hazards with Luisa Hendry

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2025/07/22

We kickstart Season 3 diving into one of the founding places for the modern study and science of geology... Scotland. Three billion years of history, with plenty of volcanic activity along the way! But what if you had someone to guide you through this incredible landscape??In this episode we're joined by geoscience communicator, presenter and "scottish geologist" Luisa Hendry (she/her) to explore what Scotland has to offer as a geo-teaching paradise, and also Luisa's role a

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00:40:58

S2 Ep10. Training the next geoscience generation with...

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2023/12/18

We finish this season with a focus on training the next generation of geoscience communicators. We're joined by Sharon Backhouse, Director of the GeoTenerife research and training program based in Canary Islands. We talk about the program and also delve into tourism on volcanic islands, geo-sustainability, and public education of risk and hazards.I (Sharon) am a journalist and an ardent lover of communication and the Canary Islands. We set up GeoTenerife over a decade ago to provide quality

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00:41:21

S2 Ep9. It's time for field camp! with Edith Rojas

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2023/12/11

What was your first geology or earth science class? Did you have someone that was an influence in your path? We're joined by community college geology professor Edith Rojas to talk about her personal journey from Nicaragua to the USA, changing career paths, and now passing on geological inspiration to a new diverse generation. Edith Rojas Salazar (she/her/ella) is an associate professor of Geology at College of the Desert. Edith’s area of expertise is volcanics and geochronology. Professor

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00:36:43

S2 Ep8. Volcanoes... down under?! with Heather Handley

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2023/12/05

Did you know that there are volcanoes in Australia?! Well, it's time to take a journey down under for fascinating insight into the history of Australia's volcanoes, the importance of indigenous aboriginal history, and bringing together that knowledge with new physical scientific data.... and Dr. Heather Handley is the perfect guide for this journey! Dr. Heather Handley is an Associate Professor Volcanic Hazards and Geoscience Communication, University of Twente and Adjunct Associate

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00:44:42

S2 Ep7. Volcanoes in video games?! with Ed McGowan...

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2023/11/27

Video games and volcanoes... who knew?! Ed and Jazmin take us through their gaming experiences as trained volcano scientists, and how they blended their two loves into educational research assessing the accuracy of geology in video games. No surprise, some are more accurate than others! What memories of volcanoes do YOU have in video games? Ed McGowan (he/him) is a PhD researcher at the University of Leicester. His project focuses on using geochemistry to correlate ancient caldera-forming

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00:53:00

S2 Ep6. Don't get that close please! with Jorge Montalvo

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2023/11/20

Iceland is a country of great volcanic interest with three eruptions in one area since 2021, which has been a hotspot for tourism. We speak with Jorge Montalvo about educating and informing the public safely in one of the most popular volcanic countries in the world. Let's meet Jorge - Geologist, Secondary School Teacher, and Science Communicator. I am a Colombian-born Icelandic geologist with a lot of interest in Natural Hazards (particularly volcanic hazards) and how to mitigate their

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00:33:54

S2 Ep5. Living and working in the volcano with Anais...

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2023/11/15

We're joined this week by Anais Vásconez Müller from Ecuador to talk about a personal journey from growing up inside a volcanic caldera to becoming a volcanologist working at a observatory studying the same volcano! What a circle! My name is Anais Vásconez Müller (she/her) and I am a German-Ecuadorian hybrid who after an internship at IG-EPN in Ecuador in 2016 decided that I wanted to be a volcanologist. Since I had spent lots of my childhood inside the Pululahua crater, I wrote both my

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00:43:10

S2 Ep4. It's science communication time with Wendy...

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2023/11/07

It's time for our first DOUBLE-GUEST episode! We're joined by geoscience communication specialists Wendy Bohon and Beth Bartel to talk all about the importance of science communication and training scientists to convey their messages to the public, especially when it comes to natural hazards! Dr. Wendy Bohon (she/her) is an earthquakes geologist who studies earthquakes and works to improve the communication of science. In particular, she is interested in improving the communication of

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00:40:54

S2 Ep3. Build knowledge, build community with Monique...

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2023/10/30

In episode 3, Monique Johnson from the University of West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) talks to us about the challenges and rewards of community education and training, and working with local children on volcanic islands. Monique Johnson (she/her) is an Earth scientist exploring the impacts of geological hazards in the Caribbean including the barriers and capacities for disaster risk reduction in Caribbean Societies. She has spent the last 15 years supporting communities living with

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00:37:21

S2 Ep2. Where did you hear that?! with Robin George...

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2023/10/23

In our first guest episode of season 2, Robin George Andrews takes us into the wild weird world of science journalism. How do you write a compelling and truthful story about volcanoes for the general public?! Dr. Robin George Andrews (he/him) is a freelance science journalist with a doctorate in volcanology. He is often found writing about the Earth, space, and planetary sciences for the Atlantic, the New York Times, Quanta Magazine, National Geographic, Scientific American, the Washington Post,

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00:38:50

S2 Ep1. Oh my rock, we're back again with Huw James

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2023/10/23

After a year away, we're FINALLY back with a whole new season! Our host Sam Mitchell will be chatting with our producer Huw James, reviewing last season and teasing some of the exciting topics coming up in this new season! We'll also take a dive into some volcanic activity over the last few years and the new direction we'll be going on... VolcaKnowledge is a podcast all about how volcanoes interact across nature, culture and society, hosted by volcanologist Samuel Mitchell and produced

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