Lava Academy — Episode 1: Geologist Madison MacKenzie on Volcanoes, Eruptions & Life in Iceland
In the thrilling debut episode of Lava Academy, we sit down with geologist and Lava Show Operations Manager Madison McKenzie, who shares her remarkable journey from growing up near volcanoes like Mount Fuji and the Cascades to studying Iceland’s fiery geology — and eventually joining the Lava Show team.
Alongside co-hosts Lava Master Ian MacKinnon and Marketing Manager Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson, Madison unpacks the basics of volcanic science: what volcanoes are, how they form, and why Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions on Earth. You’ll even learn the difference between magma and lava, how eruptions are monitored, and why not all volcanic activity is as dangerous as it seems.
Expect fascinating facts, surprising science, and a peek behind the curtain of the world’s only real molten lava show. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a geology nerd, or just lava-obsessed, this episode is your gateway into the explosive world of volcanology.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform — and don’t forget to subscribe to Lava Academy for more hot takes from the heart of Iceland’s volcanic wonderland.
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Lava Academy — Episode 1: Geologist Madison MacKenzie on Volcanoes, Eruptions & Life in Iceland
In the thrilling debut episode of Lava Academy, we sit down with geologist and Lava Show Operations Manager Madison McKenzie, who shares her remarkable journey from growing up near volcanoes like Mount Fuji and the Cascades to studying Iceland’s fiery geology — and eventually joining the Lava Show team.
Alongside co-hosts Lava Master Ian MacKinnon and Marketing Manager Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson, Madison unpacks the basics of volcanic science: what volcanoes are, how they form, and why Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions on Earth. You’ll even learn the difference between magma and lava, how eruptions are monitored, and why not all volcanic activity is as dangerous as it seems.
Expect fascinating facts, surprising science, and a peek behind the curtain of the world’s only real molten lava show. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a geology nerd, or just lava-obsessed, this episode is your gateway into the explosive world of volcanology.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform — and don’t forget to subscribe to Lava Academy for more hot takes from the heart of Iceland’s volcanic wonderland.
Why Iceland Is a Volcanic Hotspot: Geology 101 with Madison MacKenzie
Lava Academy by Lava Show
33 minutes 17 seconds
5 months ago
Why Iceland Is a Volcanic Hotspot: Geology 101 with Madison MacKenzie
In the debut episode of Lava Academy by Lava Show, geologist Madison MacKenzie shares her personal journey from growing up near volcanoes in the U.S. and Japan to studying and working in Iceland’s fiery landscape. She walks listeners through volcanic fundamentals — what volcanoes are, how they form and erupt, and what makes Iceland one of the world’s most geologically active regions. Madison explains how different types of lava and eruption styles shape volcanoes, and why Iceland's location on a tectonic boundary and above a hotspot creates such unique volcanic activity.The episode dives into lava types, eruption styles, and how scientists monitor volcanic behavior through seismic activity and satellite data. Madison also breaks down myths about eruptions, noting that many are mild and even beneficial. Hosts: Iain MacKinnon, and Jon Heidar Ragnheidarson
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Lava Academy by Lava Show
Lava Academy — Episode 1: Geologist Madison MacKenzie on Volcanoes, Eruptions & Life in Iceland
In the thrilling debut episode of Lava Academy, we sit down with geologist and Lava Show Operations Manager Madison McKenzie, who shares her remarkable journey from growing up near volcanoes like Mount Fuji and the Cascades to studying Iceland’s fiery geology — and eventually joining the Lava Show team.
Alongside co-hosts Lava Master Ian MacKinnon and Marketing Manager Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson, Madison unpacks the basics of volcanic science: what volcanoes are, how they form, and why Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions on Earth. You’ll even learn the difference between magma and lava, how eruptions are monitored, and why not all volcanic activity is as dangerous as it seems.
Expect fascinating facts, surprising science, and a peek behind the curtain of the world’s only real molten lava show. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a geology nerd, or just lava-obsessed, this episode is your gateway into the explosive world of volcanology.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform — and don’t forget to subscribe to Lava Academy for more hot takes from the heart of Iceland’s volcanic wonderland.
