The Rock Whisperers: A Day in the Life of a Volcanologist

Venture into the field with Dr. Philipp Ruprecht, volcanologist, as he and a team from the University of Nevada Reno explore the geology of Lassen Volcanic National Park. Their mission: to explore a 1000-year old eruption near Lassen Peak and learn about how magma chambers change during and after an eruption. From searching for mafic magmatic enclaves to cooking camp lasagna under the stars, experience a day (and night) in the life of a volcanologist! Film by Kat Fulwider Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science