Pint of Science: Volcanic violence and magnetic madness

Pint of Science: Volcanic violence and magnetic madness

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Venue

Wig and Pen
9-13 George Street
Oxford
OX1 2AU

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Date
Mon 14th May 2018
Cost
£4
Time
19:30-21:30
Booking required

Are we heading for a catastrophe!? Planet Earth can throw some deadly disasters at society, with violent volcanic eruptions towards the top of the list. But were you aware of the threat posed by catastrophic changes in Earth’s magnetic field?

In this light-hearted look at some crucial questions facing mankind, Tamsin and Conall will talk about the cutting edge science behind forecasting volcanic hazards and the likelihood of the earth having a magnetic meltdown.

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