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Univ. Bristol Volcanology Group @bristolvolcanology.bsky.social · 21d

We are advertising for a 3-year "Senior Research Associate in Volcanic Petrology and Stratigraphy". Part of a Leverhulme-funded interdisciplinary research grant "Volcanic Histories", focused on research in the Eastern Caribbean.

Closing: October 15th
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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · 21d

A fantastic volcanic postdoc opportunity at University of Bristol!
@iavcei.bsky.social @vmsg.bsky.social @aguvgp.bsky.social

Univ. Bristol Volcanology Group @bristolvolcanology.bsky.social · 21d

We are advertising for a 3-year "Senior Research Associate in Volcanic Petrology and Stratigraphy". Part of a Leverhulme-funded interdisciplinary research grant "Volcanic Histories", focused on research in the Eastern Caribbean.

Closing: October 15th
www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/de...

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · 25d

A fantastic conversation with Dr. Anjana Khatwa @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social all about her new book and the incredible places her research took her to along the way!

Check out the full episode below.

VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · 25d

Could you be a fellow "rock whisperer"? Join @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social and @smitchellscience.bsky.social as they discuss the release of Dr. Anjana's new book "The Whispers of Rock".

#science #geology #book #author #scientist

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · 25d

Could you be a fellow "rock whisperer"? Join @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social and @smitchellscience.bsky.social as they discuss the release of Dr. Anjana's new book "The Whispers of Rock".

#science #geology #book #author #scientist

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VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep8. Whispers and Wonder with Anjana Khatwa

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · 25d

Learn more about Dr. Anjana's work and new book here! Available now in the UK: www.anjanakhatwa.com/writing

The Whispers of Rock | Anjana Khatwa

My debut non-fiction book, The Whispers of Rock, will be released on 4th September 2025. It is a revelatory approach to geology, illuminated with untold stories of humanity's relationship with rock.

www.anjanakhatwa.com

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT! 🚨 It's time to dive into the connections of rocks and human nature with earth scientist, presenter, and author Dr Anjana Khatwa @anjanakhatwa.bsky.social as we discuss her new book "The Whispers of Rock".

Full episode here: open.spotify.com/show/3KgvDuu...

#podcast #scientist

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Sep 8

What makes Lassen Volcanic National Park so unique? Interpretive Park Ranger Shanda Ochs shares why this place is so special and the diversity it can offer.

#podcast #newepisode #volcano #volcanic #nationalpark #nps #lassen #hiking #trails #parkranger

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VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep7. Parks and Rock-creation with Shanda Ochs

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Sep 4

Lassen was my very first National Park to visit in the USA. It was wonderful chatting with Shanda all about it and her more than 20 years working there as a ranger!

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Sep 4

🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨 It's time to dig into volcanoes in national parks with Shanda Ochs, an Interpretive Park Ranger from Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA, USA.

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#podcast #newepisode #volcano #volcanic #nationalpark #nps #parks #lassen #ranger #guide #nature

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨 Time to go into the depths of the Natural History Museum with Chiara Maria Petrone in "Exhibits and Eruptions"!

Dr. Petrone is a Merit Researcher and Volcanologist with @nhm-london.bsky.social in London.

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#podcast #nhm #scientist #science

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 29

Ever been curious what goes on behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum @nhm-london.bsky.social to make scientific research happen?? It takes more than a village for sure!

Watch the latest episode here! #science #research #Museum

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VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep6. Exhibits and Eruptions with Chiara Maria Petrone

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Aug 27

I learned so much about what happens behind closed doors in the science research depths of a museum in this episode! A great chat with my friend and colleague, Chiara. Check it out!

VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨 Time to go into the depths of the Natural History Museum with Chiara Maria Petrone in "Exhibits and Eruptions"!

Dr. Petrone is a Merit Researcher and Volcanologist with @nhm-london.bsky.social in London.

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#podcast #nhm #scientist #science

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Aug 26

Any follows, subscribes are greatly appreciated!

This podcast is all about the guests, their stories and experiences, and perspectives on the world of volcanoes. Also, they're all awesome! 🌋🙌🏻

VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 26

We're halfway through season 3 now! Be sure to catch up on the past episodes and sign up! open.spotify.com/show/3KgvDuu...

@dykanite.bsky.social @scottishgeologist.bsky.social @vojtahybl.com @geologytalk.bsky.social @smitchellscience.bsky.social

#podcast #stem #geology #art #science #volcano

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 24

Our next episode with @geologytalk.bsky.social , Annabelle Foster, talking all about scientific illustration #science #podcast #geology #art #artist Be sure to have a watch!

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VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep5. Illustrations and Inspirations with Annabelle Foster

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT! 🚨 It's time to talk scientific illustration in the world of volcanoes and geology with @geologytalk.bsky.social , Annabelle Foster!

Full episode available to watch or listen now! (Link in bio)

#geology #art #artist #stem #steam #illustration #science

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Aug 20

Latest episode is out with @geologytalk.bsky.social ! A special shoutout to Annabelle, who also created the new logo for VolcaKnowledge that you see now! 🙌🏻

VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 20

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT! 🚨 It's time to talk scientific illustration in the world of volcanoes and geology with @geologytalk.bsky.social , Annabelle Foster!

Full episode available to watch or listen now! (Link in bio)

#geology #art #artist #stem #steam #illustration #science

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Aug 14

Next episode on climbing all of the highest volcanoes on each continent!

VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 14

So what IS the seven volcanic summits challenge? Ricardo Kaljouw gives us the brief for VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep4.

Full episode is available to watch here: youtu.be/eXdYdWHvark?...

#podcast #interview #hike #climb #summit #mountain #volcano #challenge #adventure

VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep4. Summits and Seven Peaks with Ricardo Kaljouw

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Aug 12

An awesome chat with Ricardo all about his journey climbing the 7 volcanic summits across the 7 continents! I learned a LOT through this episode, including some volcanoes I hadn't heard of before! Mount Sidley in Antarctica is WILD!
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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT! 🚨 It's time to climb! S3 Ep4. "Summits and Seven Peaks" with Ricardo Kaljouw; a Dutch mountaineer, alpinist, military veteran, and the 50th person to summit the highest volcanic peak in all 7 continents!

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#podcast #newepisode #climbing #volcano

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 5

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT! 🚨 Our next guest, Vojta Hybl, @vojtahybl.com is a nature illustrator, artist, and geologist based in Scotland. Join us for S3 Ep3. Artists and Ashfall, as we discuss the power of art in science communication.
#podcast #science #scientist
#art #artist #stem #steam #geology

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 12

Did you catch last week's episode with @vojtahybl.comyand @smitchellscience.bsky.social ? We discussed all things geo-art and building an art business as a geologist! Watch the full episode now!

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VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep3. Artists and Ashfall with Vojta Hybl

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Aug 5

Latest episode out now! I LOVE me a good chat about science and art! And @vojtahybl.com brings it in buckets full! open.spotify.com/episode/1LBH...

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨 For S3 Ep2, we dig into the world of volcano media and communicators with @dykanite.bsky.social - Denali! There are many ways to communicate science to the public when it comes to volcanoes!

You can listen to the full episode, available now! open.spotify.com/episode/4XzM...

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VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Aug 2

Full episode with @dykanite.bsky.social available now on our YT channel! Discussing all things media, misinformation, and comedy in science communication with @smitchellscience.bsky.social . #scientist #geology #comedy

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VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep2. Magma and Media with Denali

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Jul 30

Those on Pacific coastlines, please stay alert to your local tsunami warnings.

A M8.8 earthquake off Russia has triggered tsunamis in the Pacific.

Please check your country's official tsunami warning and alert system.

Tsunami height can vary from place to place. Stay safe out there. tsunami.gov

U.S. Tsunami Warning Centers

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Jul 28

Latest episode out for @volcaknowledge.bsky.social . Let's talk magma, media and managing misinformation with @dykanite.bsky.social !!

#science #podcast #geology

VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Jul 28

🚨 NEW EPISODE! 🚨 For S3 Ep2, we dig into the world of volcano media and communicators with @dykanite.bsky.social - Denali! There are many ways to communicate science to the public when it comes to volcanoes!

You can listen to the full episode, available now! open.spotify.com/episode/4XzM...

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Samuel J. Mitchell 🌋🌊 @smitchellscience.bsky.social · Jul 23

All of our episodes are available to watch on our YT channel, too! Subscribe to stay notified for future episodes!

VolcaKnowledge Podcast @volcaknowledge.bsky.social · Jul 23

Full VolcaKnowledge episode with Luisa Hendry @scottishgeologist.bsky.social available on YouTube now! We discuss urban geology, volcanic sites across Scotland, geodisaster movies, and getting people engaged with their local geological landscapes! #geology #podcast #stem

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VolcaKnowledge S3 Ep1. Highlands and Hazards with Luisa Hendry

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