S1 Ep2. Media and misinformation with Janine Krippner

VolcaKnowledge

In this episode, Sam talks to Dr. Janine Krippner about the advantages and challenges of communicating volcano science and natural hazards through the world of social media. There are more volcanologists on Twitter than you might have thought!

Dr Janine Krippner (she/her) is a volcanologist based in New Zealand, working remotely for the Global Volcanism Program as well as projects on Ngauruhoe volcano (Mount Doom!) with the University of Waikato. Her passions are all things volcanoes and helping people understand what they do and how to stay safe. On top of her job, her communication work includes a blog, a podcast, a YouTube video series, media interviews, and using platforms like Twitter to connect with people about this beautiful yet dangerous part of life on our planet.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/janinekrippner

Website: http://janinekrippner.weebly.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuvYphDRI2mXy_ro2Ty3N1g/videos

Blog: http://inthecompanyofvolcanoes.blogspot.com/

Global Volcanism Program: https://volcano.si.edu/