The Week Junior Show
Icelandic Eruptions and Reviving Trees!
Mar 22, 2024
This podcast explores the recent Icelandic volcanic eruption and a mission to revive a tree. They also debate whether musicians should stop swearing in their lyrics, discuss innovative library fines, and share heartwarming stories of returning overdue books.
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- Iceland's recent volcanic eruption highlighted ongoing geological activity with scientists implementing strategies to protect towns from lava flows.
- Specialists are using grafting techniques to revive a beloved tree symbolizing hope and regeneration over a long period.
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Iceland's Volcanic Eruption
Iceland recently experienced a fissure eruption where molten rock seeped out of the ground at half a mile per hour. Scientists have put up barriers to divert the lava flow away from towns at risk. With over a hundred active volcanoes in Iceland, the ongoing volcanic activity is not uncommon, with past eruptions lasting for years.
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