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Jazmin Scarlett / La Soufriere in the Caribbean

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Jazmin Scarlett / La Soufriere in the Caribbean

For those who live on cool crust, living near a volcano might seem frightening. Some give you plenty warning before erupting, but not always. The caribbean island of St. Vincent is just “home” to many and daily life is mostly calm, although local volcano La Soufriere is erupting effusively right now. 

Click above to hear part 3 of Volcanic Mind Melt, featuring Jazmin Scarlett, Historical and Social Volcanologist, Independent Researcher

Volcanic Mind Melt:
Part 1: Thor Thordarson / Fagradalsfjall in Iceland
Part 2: Emma Bentley / Ancient Pompeii
Part 3: Jazmin Scarlett / La Soufriere in the Caribbean
Part 4: Christopher Jackson / Nyiragongo in Africa 

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