About
This is a blog about volcanism, volcanoes and volcanology, on Earth and elsewhere in the Solar System. It’s a place for volcano news, analysis and information, not only about the science of volcanism but also its place in human culture, society and history.
I’m a humanities scholar – history, specifically – by training and experience but am also, among other things, a geosciences student (at the Open University, UK) with a long-standing fascination for volcanoes. For me this site is a labour of love as well as, I hope, of learning.
If you have any volcano news to share or comments to make on the blog (constructive criticism and the correction of howlers* gratefully received) please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Finally, allow me to draw your attention to the copyright and disclaimer information for the Volcanism Blog.
Dr Ralph Harrington
* The reference here is to ‘howlers’ as in egregious and potentially embarrassing errors of fact or interpretation, rather than the New World monkeys of the genus Alouatta.
