Grindavík Volcano Eruption | 2024 Predictions, Earthquake Science, Tourism Impact, & History

Part 2 of our conversation with Julian Lozos, Associate Professor of Geophysics at California State University, Northridge.

We pick right back up discussing earthquake processes and the role of computer modeling in both volcano and earthquake science. We explore the impact of these technologies on the lives of people and their safety in regions prone to seismic events.

Continuing our exploration, we delve into the recent history of Icelandic eruptions, speculating on what 2024 might bring for volcanic activity in Iceland.

Another fascination we explore is the intriguing relationship between volcanic eruptions and Icelandic tourism. We reflect on the impact Eyjafjallajökull had on tourism and consider the potential allure of the current Fagradalsfjall volcanic system on the Reykjanes Peninsula and the town of Grindavík.

In this episode, we also touch on the recent development of the theory of plate tectonics and its connection to the historic Map of Iceland by Abraham Ortelius - full of sea monsters and other curiosities…

 

To wrap up the podcast, we read an excerpt from the book "Living Planet" by British Naturalist David Attenborough of BBC fame on the topics of Icelandic Geology and volcanoes as the "Furnaces of the Earth."

 

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