There are a number of hazards in the pacific northwest, including volcanoes and earthquakes. Mount reneer is considered to be one of the world's most dangerous volcanoes due to its proximity to people who live near it. The volcano has been dormant for 500 years but still erupts about every eighth year or so. It looms over seattle like something that belongs on a beer can.
In this first episode of Ologies, Alie Ward chats with volcanologist Jess Phoenix who also happens to be running for Congress. Learn how hot magma is, how volcanoes are formed, how screwed the Pacific Northwest is, what thrills Jess about volcanoes, and what to do if surrounded by horse bandits. Also: some valuable information about haunted lava tubes.
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Music by Nick Thorburn
Production by Jason Scardamalia and Steven Ray Morris