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Thor Thordarson / Fagradalsfjall in Iceland

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Thor Thordarson / Fagradalsfjall in Iceland

While we were putting together the elements for a show on volcanoes, Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano suddenly erupted, leading us to track down a local expert, who discusses life on the mid-atlantic ridge, and the safety system that allows Icelanders to stroll up to the lava flow and cook hot dogs.

Click above to hear part 1 of Volcanic Mind Melt, featuring Thor Thordarson, professor in Volcanology and Petrology at the University of Iceland.

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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