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Journey beneath the Earth's crust, across fiery landscapes, and even into space as you discover the incredible science of volcanoes through podcasts, stories, quizzes and adventures.
Ready to peek beneath Earth's surface? Discover what volcanoes are, why they erupt, where lava comes from, and how these fiery mountains have been shaping our planet for millions of years.
Dig beneath the Earth's surface to discover a hidden world of molten magma, flowing lava, and incredible rocks. Find out what happens deep underground before a volcano ever erupts!
Feel the Earth in motion! Discover why continents drift, why earthquakes shake the ground, how volcanoes wake up, and how all these amazing forces are connected beneath our feet.
Think volcanoes only live on mountains? Think again! Dive beneath the oceans, blast into space, discover newborn islands, and explore the surprising places volcanoes can be found across our world—and beyond.
Volcanoes aren't just found on Earth! Blast off to explore fiery worlds across our Solar System, where giant volcanoes tower over alien landscapes and even the Moon shows signs of ancient volcanic activity.
How do scientists know when a volcano might erupt? Follow the clues as volcanologists study rocks, gases, earthquakes, and ancient eruptions to better understand these amazing forces of nature.
Not every volcano adventure is about science! Jump into quizzes, debates, silly stories, and the classic game of 'The Floor is Lava' to discover how volcanoes have inspired fun, imagination, and laughter.
Every episode across the whole catalogue that mentions volcanoes, lava, eruptions or the Earth's fiery interior - not hand-picked like the trails above, just everything that's out there.
This week, we’re opening the Squiz Kids Vault to revisit a Shortcut first released in October 2021, all about earthquakes and volcanoes.
What's really happening inside a volcano before it erupts? Today, we learn about the amazing world of magma, lava, and underground pressure to discover the science behind one of nature's most dramatic shows!
Ever wondered if rocks can melt like cheese, explode out of volcanoes, or travel to the bottom of the ocean?
In this episode of The Bedtime Scientist, we explore Volcanoes, reframing the immense power of the Earth as a patient, predictable, and calming force.
Kit Sullivan returns to talk BEANS! And also answer a question from Coffee Cat about lava lamps.
While on a sampling trip in California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park, researchers stopped to sample a rather boring stream on their hike to Boiling Springs Lake. But when they incubated that water sample back in the lab, they discovered an amoeba that could …
Max and Calvin dive into the explosive world of volcanologists—the scientists who study lava, eruptions, and the powerful forces shaping our planet. Discover how a single volcano can unleash the energy of billions of sticks of dynamite, why Yellowstone is one …
Welcome to Episode #171 of Everything Under the Sun!
Welcome to Episode #163 of Everything Under the Sun!
Undetectable to human ears, infrasound can teach us more about how elephants communicate and when volcanoes erupt. Join scientists Jeffrey Johnson and Caitlin O’Connell-Rodwell to learn more about infrasound.
Volcanoes have been erupting on Earth for BILLIONS of years, and they’re still creating new landscapes today! Volcanoes can seem mysterious and scary, but people all over the world have learned to live in close proximity to active volcanoes. Today we answer qu…
🌍🔥 We're breaking down one of our most exciting episodes into a three-part mini series! Join Emily and Luis as they take you deep into the world of volcanoes—one mini adventure at a time. In each of these bite-sized episodes, you’ll explore different parts o…
Welcome to the very first episode of Atomic Booger, the fun-learning podcast where science gets silly! Join Atom, our brainy science whiz, and Booger, the giggling, smoke-puffing dragon with a flair for fun, as they dive into the world of volcanoes!
Two friends, Kayla Crab and Leo the Lanternfish, explore a mysterious glowing underwater place called Lava Lamp Lagoon. They discover that the lagoon's strange appearance is caused by thermal vents, where hot, mineral-rich water from beneath the Earth's crust …
Jump into a super fun kids trivia quiz packed with clever Riddles, explosive Volcano facts, jaw‑some Sharks, hilarious Dog Man fun, and a musical round to test your rhythm! This episode is perfect for family game night, classroom brain breaks, road trips, morn…
Welcome to Episode #149 of Everything Under the Sun!
Let’s go deep into the world of volcanoes! Join Emily and Luis in this exciting discovery of the power behind fire mountains—from a natural museum replica to an explosive game show with Sam Mitchell, a globe-trotting adventurer and volcano lover! In this episo…
GROWNUPS, you can find the WOW of the Wow in the World Everlasting Volcano at amazon.com/wonderykids!
A volcano forms when the hot melted rock deep under the Earth’s crust bubbles to the surface and breaks through. Sometimes, a volcano will go from active to dormant, meaning it doesn’t erupt anymore. How does that happen? We asked geochemist Kelsey Woody to he…
Lava is the red-hot gloop that comes pouring out of an erupting volcano. But what is it made out of? Some sort of supercharged Silly Putty? Volcano guts? Super-spicy habanero sauce? We asked geoscience grad student Kelsey Woody to help us find the answer.
Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
What is the difference between magma and lava? Aren't they the same thing?
Can you figure out who’s lying about volcanoes?
Hycean planets were thought to be covered by oceans of water, but a new study suggests it could be magma instead. And, author Rafi Kohan explains the psychological and physiological responses to trash talk, ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.
Welcome to Trusty Trivia! Each Thursday you get to play a Trivia game with the Trusty Narrator! Have fun seeing if you can answer these three questions, Smartypants!
In this silly story a talented and busy engineer meets his niece and nephew for the first time. He wants to get involved and play with them, but can't help himself from looking for ways to improve their games. Uncle Ned is about to learn the hard way that some…
The mission was simple, or so it was said - just get from the couch to your big fluffy bed. But the floor was lava, as hot as the sun. If you touched it at all, you were dead. You were done!
Squiz Kids is an award-winning, free daily news podcast just for kids. Give us ten minutes, and we’ll give you the world. A short podcast that gives kids the lowdown on the big news stories of the day, delivered without opinion, and with positivity and humour.
Today you’ll learn about how dogs in Ukraine have survived nuclear fallout, how Venutian volcanoes can teach us about the planet’s climate, and how mushrooms maintain a colder temperature than their surroundings.
Volcanoes are awesome natural events. They happen all over the Earth and on many celestial bodies. But why are they important? Skylar Hughes, volcano expert, a private tour guide for Big Island VIP, tells us what we can learn from volcanoes, particularly the o…
A trapdoor spider is named after the burrow it builds – they don’t build webs, strung high between trees – they build tunnel-like burrows underground – that has a hatch or round door on the top – about the size of a 50 cent piece.
Volcanoes are some of the most fearsome things in nature.
Just after Thanksgiving, for the first time in almost 40 years, Hawaii's Mauna Loa volcano erupted. It's one of several ongoing eruptions – including Kilauea, also on Hawaii, and Indonesia's Mount Semeru. At just over half the size of the big island of Hawaii,…
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Dr. Universe and a group of junior scientists from Palouse Prairie Charter School learn about underwater volcanoes and crystals. Students from the fourth-grade class in Moscow, Idaho help Dr. Universe answer earth science questions.
The ocean is huge and full of wonders, so it's no surprise our listeners have lots of question about it. In this episode we'll travel to the bottom of the ocean to find out what the ocean floor is made of, and learn how geologist Marie Tharp helped us understa…
Can metal hold lava? Is that even possible? Find out with Moosejaw Matt here in this episode.
This week's categories include: Volcanoes, Madagascar, Greek Gods, Illnesses, and Space...ALL FOR KIDS!!!
Dr. Universe joins a group of junior scientists from Palouse Prairie Charter School to learn about volcanoes. Students from the fourth-grade class in Moscow, Idaho, help Dr. Universe answer how volcanoes work, how they form, what happens when they erupt, wheth…
Learn why the US military bombed a volcano; where heavy elements in the universe come from; and why your mind wanders.
What is a volcano? Are there any volcanoes in Australia? Could lava take over the whole world?
This time on The Children's Hour, we're learning all about earthquakes and volcanoes with Dr. Mousumi Roy, a University of New Mexico professor of Physics and Astronomy with a specialty in Earth Sciences.
In today’s episode: 🌋 Get caught up on the news about the very active volcano in La Palma, Spain. ♨️ Then we head to Hawaii to check in on another volcano making noise! 🗞️ In the news: Mosquitoes and a very big tooth. 🦖 And test your volcanic knowledge in t…
On this episode, we’ll imagine being volcanoes learning to let our lava cool, and we'll talk about what we can do when we feel like we might erupt.
Mirror, mirror on the wall...why do I see my reflection at all? On this 12 minute episode of Who Smarted? our Evil Queen will learn how her Magic Mirror works, why we all look different in photos than in the mirror, the science behind how mirrors are made, and…
If you could take one item to a desert island what would it be? A pacifier? A rattle? How about a diaper? Well that might be just what you need if you're visiting an itty bitty baby island! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they take the Wow Machine out to the middle …
Learn about how drugs like Ritalin and Adderall actually make you “focus,” how tech companies are using lava lamps to make computers more secure, and why new life discovered at the bottom of the ocean opens up new possibilities for finding life on Mars.
A PRINCESS DONNASAURUS™ episode.
This week on The Children's Hour, it's not earth shattering information that earthquakes and volcanoes are among the most destructive events on our planet. Join us for an exploration of the science behind them with Dr. Mousumi Roy professor of Physics and Astr…
In episode 36, we learn what volcanoes are and how they form. We also discuss the different types of volcanoes and where you can go to see lots of volcanoes.
If you could take one item to a desert island what would it be? A pacifier? A rattle? How about a diaper? Well that might be just what you need if you're visiting an itty bitty baby island! Join Mindy and Guy Raz as they take the Wow Machine out to the middle …
The Science Friday Book Club discussion of N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season may have stopped erupting for the season, but we have one more piece of volcanic goodness for you. SciFri producer and chief bookworm Christie Taylor got the chance to speak with Jemisi…
A volcanologist imagines a world without volcanoes, and tells us how her recipe for homemade lava bombs might lead to discoveries about ancient volcanoes in outer space! It turns out that volcanoes do more for planets than create natural pyrotechnic displays. …
Two natural phenomena go head-to-head in our final match-up of the season. It's ooey, gooey molten lava versus tricky, shifty, fast-acting quicksand. Both are dangerous, both are fascinating, only one can win. Which side are you: Team Lava or Team Quicksand? T…
There are all kinds of volcanoes all over the world, but how are they formed? And how do they erupt? To find out, we’ll travel to the center of the Earth, and we’ll meet a NASA robot that’s going on a very special volcano mission.
The biggest volcano in our solar system is not on Earth -- and its footprint is as big as the entire state of Arizona.
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