Grinding Plates and Shockwaves: How Earthquakes Shatter the Earth's Crust💥🪨
About this episode
This episode explores earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and the impact of heatwaves on marine life, featuring expert guests.
Welcome to Science Quest ! 🚀 This week, we are gearing up for a celestial spectale over the UK, witnessing the raw power of an erupting super-volcano, and diving deep underwater to see how ocean creatures cope when the sea starts to boil! ☀️ The UK Solar Eclipse: Circle your calendars for August 12th! A dramatic solar eclipse is set to cross the skies. Discover what causes the moon to block out the sun, how to safely watch the cosmic shadow, and where to get the best view in the UK. 🌋 Volcanic Fury in Guatemala: Central America's fierce Fuego volcano has erupted again! Find out how scientists track rivers of scorching lava, ash plumes, and pyroclastic flows to keep local communities safe from dangerous eruptions. 🌊 Boiling Oceans: John Pinnegar from CEFAS joins Dan to unpack how recent heatwaves are dramatically impacting our seas. Learn how rising water temperatures affect marine ecosystems, coral reefs, and native fish species. 💥 Shockwave Science: Tim Craig from Leeds University answers Austin's big question: how are earthquakes actually made? Journey deep into the Earth's crust to discover how grinding tectonic plates build up massive pressure until the ground snaps! 🐀…
People in this episode
Host: Dan
Guests: John Pinnegar, Tim Craig, Adam Hart
Topics covered
- earthquakes
- volcanoes
- marine ecosystems
- solar eclipse
- heatwaves
- conservation
Keywords
- earthquakes
- volcanoes
- marine ecosystems
- solar eclipse
- heatwaves
- Fuego volcano
- Solenodon
- conservation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CEFAS
Places: UK, Guatemala, Caribbean
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