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Getting there and getting around the Andean Volcanoes
The towns of Puerto Montt, Temuco and Osorno make suitable jumping-off points for the region, and all are accessed via a short (and scenic!) flight on LAN Airlines south from Santiago, Chile. The...
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Andean ski volcanoes
The caldera of Volcán Puyehue is an amazing experience, but it’s not for the uninitiated. Several other Andean volcanoes offer brilliant skiing and genuine adventure in a more straightforward setting....
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Travels in Geology: Skiing into the heart of an Andean Volcano
What is it like to descend into a volcanic caldera? The author — a geoscience education consultant and ski instructor — travels to South America to find out.17 Mar 2015
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Slipping point: Snow scientists dig in to decipher avalanche triggers
Scientists are studying avalanche triggers to understand how, where and when avalanches may occur. They’re starting to get a handle on the structure of packed snow and how avalanches fail and...
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Comment: Kitchen counter geology: Bringing rock identification to a new audience
Teaching professionals in the natural stone industry to identify rock types proved a rewarding experience for both the students and the teacher.05 Jun 2017
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