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Dean talks volcanoes at Royal Geographical Society

Open University Dean of Science Hazel Rymer, who is Professor of Environmental Volcanology,  presents a lecture entitled:  From the ashes: Volcano research in Central America at the Royal Geographical Society, London on Thursday 12 May.

The talk will take the audience on an exhilarating journey to the sites of Professor Rymer's volcanology projects in Nicaragua and Costa Rica, highlighting the immense power of these natural phenomena, and the impacts they have on the environment.

Professor Hazel Rymer on volcano with scientific equipment

This is a free event organised by Earthwatch. Earthwatch events offer the opportunity to learn from scientists on the frontline of environmental action, about the issues that matter to the future of the planet, and how you can play a role in tackling them.

The lecture starts at 7pm but doors open at 6 pm. Download free tickets to the event here.

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Earthwatch offers the opportunity to work alongside research scientists on projects around the world, including Professor Rymer's volcano projects in Nicaragua and Iceland.
 

Photo: Professor Hazel Rymer at work

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TweetOpen University Dean of Science Hazel Rymer, who is Professor of Environmental Volcanology,  presents a lecture entitled:  From the ashes: Volcano research in Central America at the Royal Geographical Society, London on Thursday 12 May. The talk will take the audience on an exhilarating journey to the sites of Professor Rymer's volcanology projects in Nicaragua and Costa ...

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