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Jul 2022
14m 11s

S1E7 - Volcanologist Stephanie Grocke

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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If you’ve ever thought the weather was difficult to predict, you should try Stephanie Grocke’s job—predicting volcanoes! In this episode, we hear about a seven-hour hike, cloudy days, and emergency evacuations. --- This podcast is brought to you by No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adventures, Inspiration, and Advice by Gabby Salazar and ... Show More
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