The speakers discuss the uncertain possibility of an eruption occurring in a specific location. They mention people returning briefly to gather belongings but unsure when they can fully go back, emphasizing the need to take each day as it comes.
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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