Everything Under The Sun

#149 How do underwater volcanoes erupt w/ Robin George Andrews. Why does lava not melt volcano's rocks? Why are dolphins so clever?

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Welcome to Episode #149 of Everything Under the Sun!

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Robin George Andrews, an experimental volcanologist, to help us uncover the mysteries of underwater volcanoes—how do they erupt beneath the waves?

Then, we’ll dive even deeper into the world of volcanoes to answer a fiery question: why doesn’t lava melt a volcano’s own rocks? And finally, we’ll explore the intelligence of one of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures—why are dolphins so clever?

Get ready for another thrilling episode packed with science, history, and amazing discoveries!

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