In this activity we will delve into the natural risks derived from internal geological processes and the impact they have on human activity. We will learn to distinguish concepts such as hazard and risk, vulnerability and exposure, and damage and preventive measures. We will then delve into the world of seismology to understand the origin of earthquakes and, using design thinking techniques, we will design and build structures that minimise seismic effects and test them in an earthquake simulator. Finally, we will discover the dangers associated with volcanoes and creatively solve different challenges to mitigate the effects associated with volcanic activity.

We invite you to discover the Crater Space! Through a visit guided by our educational team, students can explore the interactive exhibition and better understand how the Earth was formed, how volcanoes are formed, the types of eruptive activity, volcanic materials, how they are studied and controlled, and what role volcanoes have had (and have) in the Garrotxa. In addition, inside the same room, you can see the outcrop of the Puig del Roser volcano, where the Espai Cráter is located, and travel through four amazing volcanoes through the new immersive experience Crater 360.

Come and discover one of the most emblematic volcanoes in Olot, located right next to the Espai Cràter! Montsacopa is a volcano with a regular-shaped cone and a well-preserved crater, which allows us to observe first-hand the structures and materials resulting from a volcanic eruption. On this guided tour, students will discover through observation how the volcano was formed, what eruptive activities it has had, and some surprising secrets! The itinerary includes a stop at the grederas, an area of geological interest, and a climb up to the crater, from where they can enjoy panoramic views of the city and understand how Montsacopa has shaped the landscape and life in La Garrotxa. There are two options for this activity: – Reduced option: visit to the volcanic tuff outcrops. – Full option: visit to the volcanic tuff outcrops and ascent to the crater of the Montsacopa volcano.

Choose one of the activities we offer and complement it with a guided tour of Espai Cràter that we adapt to suit distinct educational levels. Visitors will be able to enjoy our experimental activities on a variety of topics, and tour the exhibition hall accompanied by our educational staff, who will be showing the exhibits and modules in the centre.