Tag Archives: Volcano

Geology and nationalism at Góra Świętej Anny

Mark Wilson June 18, 2014 10:25 pm

Geology, of course, is so much our fundamental basis for being that we rarely think about it. Occasionally, though, particular geological circumstances play direct roles in history. Today as I was visiting Góra Świętej Anny with my geologist friends I … Continue reading →

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Science Highlights from IAVCEI 2013

mpollock July 27, 2013 9:10 am

KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN – Although the eruption of Sakurajima on the mid-conference field trip was the ultimate highlight of the IAVCEI 2013 Scientific Assembly, let’s not forget that there were also four full days of excellent talks and posters on the … Continue reading →

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Volcanology Meets Archaeology on the Uenohara Plateau

mpollock July 26, 2013 6:24 pm

KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN – The Uenohara Jomon-no-mori Archaeological Museum hosts the largest and oldest remains of a permanent ancient settlement in Japan. It is a nationally designated historic site where the remains of a 9,500 year old Jomon Period village have … Continue reading →

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Living in the Shadow of Volcanoes

mpollock July 24, 2013 9:57 am

KAGOSHIMA, JAPAN – One of the IAVCEI 2013 mid-conference field trip stops was to Takachino Bokujo (farm) just north of Kagoshima. Although the farm animals (and mini go-carts) were great fun, our real goal was to see the fantastic view of … Continue reading →

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