The Physics of Volcanoes

90 minutes
€ 115

You will become geophysical experts and using laboratory experiments, see how the Earth and its geographical features were formed: What is our planet like inside? Why do tectonic plates move? How do they relate to volcanic activity? 

You will also experiment with creating different types of geographical features to see how the forces applied shaped the earth’s crust. You’ll also learn about different types of volcanic eruptions, their characteristics, and what makes an eruption more or less violent. Finally, we will transfer all our knowledge to La Garrotxa, to see the geological processes that have given shape to the unique landscape of this area.

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