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Volcanology in the Field: Iceland & Aotearoa
This course merges hard science with cultural understanding. You'll develop real volcanologist skills—reading volcanic rocks, interpreting landscapes, assessing eruption hazards—while centering perspectives beyond Western geology. Learning from Māori narratives and Icelandic cultural traditions isn't a side topic; it shapes how you interpret volcanic phenomena and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
The practical emphasis on field data, historic eruption stories, and even geothermal energy discussions grounds abstract concepts in tangible decision-making. A rare course that treats geology and cultural knowledge as equally important to understanding our planet.
About this course
Describe why volcanoes erupt in Iceland and New Zealand. ,Use the field skills of a volcanologist to explain and describe volcanic rocks and landscapes. ,Explain why different volcano types have different eruption hazards. ,Appreciate the value of cross-cultural perspectives from Māori narratives and values to stories of Icelandic trolls. ,Apply field data and historic eruption stories to discuss volcanic hazard implications in different locations in Iceland and Aotearoa New Zealand. ,Discuss the plan to drill into a magma chamber, weigh up the societal benefits such as renewable geothermal energy and better eruption prediction with risks and costs. ,Use appropriate cultural consideration and apply communication skills to describe volcanic processes to diverse audiences.
Price
$198
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