Over the course of history, volcanoes have had an effect on society and the environment in many different ways—not just through spectacular destruction. In fact, volcanoes and their eruptions have influenced culture, art, agriculture, scientific innovation, and even media. Was the French Revolution sparked by volcanic activity? Did a volcanic eruption influence Edvard Munch’s The Scream? Could volcanic mining be a solution to electrification for the future? Volcanologist Samuel Mitchell explores all the ways in which volcanoes have shaped our world, drawing on examples from the beginning of our planet through this past year.
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