Nov 29, 2023
In episode 044 Elle chats with Dr. Samuel Mitchell, volcanologist, marine geologist and earth and ocean science communicator based at the University of Bristol, UK. His main research focuses on volcanic eruptions in our oceans, which has taken him across the world conducting field research on volcanoes on land and on the seafloor using oceanographic research vessels. Beyond academic interests, Samuel is an active science communicator across various social media platforms, podcast host, and chair of an international commission on submarine volcanism.
Social media links
https://www.
https://www.instagram.com/smitchell_science
https://www.tiktok.com/@sams_volcano_stories
https://linktr.ee/smitchell_science
https://twitter.com/smitchell_sci
Samuel's podcast and socials
https://www.volcaknowledge.com/
https://www.instagram.com/volcaknowledge/
School of Sciences at Bristol
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/earthsciences/
Natural events mentioned by Samuel
Sumatra–Andaman earthquake - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake_and_tsunami
Mount Pinatubo - https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/1997/fs113-97/
Hula
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hula
Dante's Peak
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dante%27s_Peak
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Further reading
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/the-surprising-history-of-hawaiis-hula-tradition
Geological Society
US - https://www.geosociety.org/
UK - https://www.geolsoc.org.uk/
Dr. Samuel's work
https://www.smitchellscience.com/fieldwork
Outreach
https://www.smitchellscience.com/outreach
Submersible Alvin and Research Vessel Atlantis
https://www2.whoi.edu/site/seafloortospacestation/submersible-alvin-and-research-vessel-atlantis/
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