Ben Kennedy: Volcanologist

Award-winning Christchurch-based Volcanologist Ben Kennedy on his love of volcanoes and his fun experiments to find out more about them.

Ben in Hawaii filming Lava Chasers for Discovery Channel in a moon suit - that still didn't stop the burns.

Great exploding balls!

Teaching students on Mt Tongariro.

Seeing a volcano up close is just part of the job.

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