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Media Coverage

Media coverage of volcanological events with significant contributions from Smithsonian staff. News reports with quotes from staff are not included.



Understanding the Japan Earthquake YouTube - smithsonianNMNH's Channel - 14 March 2011

Smithsonian geologist, Dr. Liz Cottrell, discusses the March 11, 2011 Japan earthquake and the mechanics that caused it.

GVP's Sally Kuhn Sennert answers your questions! Eruptions Blog - 13 August 2010

Sally Kuhn Sennert answers questions about the SI/USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report and GVP for readers of the Eric Klemetti's "Eruptions" blog.

Recreating volcanoes in a lab SmithsonianVideos - 17 May 2010

Liz Cottrell shows the tools she uses to learn more about what's buried beneath the Earth's crust.

Smithsonian geologist puts Eyjafjallajökull eruption in perspective SmithsonianVideos - 14 May 2010

Liz Cottrell pronounces Eyjafjallajökull, talks about the Iceland eruption, other hazardous volcanoes, and adds a bit of historical context.

Ask the Smithsonian Volcanologist SmithsonianVideos - 26 April 2010

Rick Wunderman answers viewer questions about volcanology and talks about the Eyjafjallajökull eruption.

Hell Hath No Fury Like an Angry Volcano Science Odyssey - 26 April 2010

Ed Venzke answers questions about the Eyjafjallajökull eruption for radio host Clay Naff at KZUM in Lincoln, Nebraska.

What We Know From the Icelandic Volcano Smithsonian.com - 22 April 2010

Liz Cottrell answers questions about the Eyjafjallajökull eruption, the Global Volcanism Program, and eruption statistics.


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