Clive Oppenheimer on volcanoes and a life at the crater's edge

Volcanologist, author and filmmaker Clive Oppenheimer's career has taken him to the edge. From dodging lava bombs at Stromboli to facing AK-47s in the Danakil Depression, Clive shares gripping stories from his fieldwork and the unexpected human side of volcanoes. We explore his acclaimed book, "Mountains of Fire: The Secret Lives of Volcanoes" and discover how volcanic eruptions can alter climate, tell us a lot about our planet's past. In his typical self-deprecating humour Clive instills an infectious sense of wonder, something he credits to his mother.

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Clive Oppenheimer on volcanoes and a life at the crater's edge is an episode from Indicast Podcast Network - Mother Feed by Indicast Podcast Network.

This episode is 45:50 long.

This episode was published on Apr 26, 2025.

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