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How Science Works - Journey to Etna

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Last updated 13 January 2012, created 16 June 2010, viewed 1,233

Scientists show the latest techniques for monitoring volcanoes. Clive Oppenheimer, a volcanologist working on the latest techniques to monitor and predict volcanic eruptions, demonstrates his work at Mount Etna, an active volcano in Sicily. Volcanic eruptions pose a real threat to communities liv More…ing nearby, and at their most violent they have wiped out whole cities. Clive is an expert in developing new techniques for monitoring volcanoes, and works with scientists around the world. It's a difficult job, because most of the activity happens deep below ground. Clive meets with his research students who monitor the volcanoes. To look at how the latest techniques are developing, he takes a trip up Etna to collect fresh lava samples, then heads to the Institute of Volcanology (INGV), about 20 km away, to analyse some of the new data. This is an enhanced video, giving you access to extra video and resources directly from the video player.

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Good video with links to how science works, using real scientists to help students understand the applications of science in the real world. At 13 minutes long it would be a good clip to use along side teaching about volcanoes in key stage 4 to help students see the relevance.

from mousey80, 13 January 2012 		(report comment) 4 out of 5
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