Dr Fred Prata: Volcanoes, Climate and Art
Tue, 15 Feb
|Webinar
Join us for our first webinar of the year with Dr Fred Prata, Research Director of AIRES Pty Ltd and Adjunct Professor at Curtin University, WA to talk about Volcanoes, Climate and Art. This webinar is not to be missed!
Time & Location
15 Feb 2022, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Webinar
About the event
"Volcanoes, Climate and Art"
Dr Fred Prata, AIRES Pty Ltd
Volcanic eruptions are amongst the most awe-inspiring and energetic natural events occurring on Earth. They have generated scientific interest since the beginnings of scientific thought and are responsible for many myths and legends across the world, including the legend of Atlantis and the Dreamtime story of "Craitbul and his Giant Ovens". Volcanoes, volcanic eruptions and their effects on the environment have also inspired artists, poets and film directors. "Stromboli" starring Ingrid Bergman and directed by Rossellini was filmed on the slopes of one of the most continuously active volcanoes in the world. Volcanoes also affect the climate by injecting sulphur dioxide high into the atmosphere where it forms sulphuric acid aerosols that reflect sunlight and cool the planet.
In this talk I will provide examples of how volcanoes have influenced some artists and how science has benefited from this. I…