This chapter explores the raw experience of being close to active volcanoes and discusses the techniques used to understand volcanic activity and predict eruptions, including seismology, surface displacement measurements, and gas emissions measurements.
As Iceland braces for a volcanic eruption, Madeleine Finlay hears from volcanologist Helga Torfadottir about how the country is preparing, and why this is happening now. She also speaks to Cambridge professor of volcanology Clive Oppenheimer about how scientists predict volcanic activity, and what it feels like to stare into a smouldering volcanic crater. Help support our independent journalism at
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