Too Cool (And I mean that literally)
Beth Bartel is blogging from Antarctica. Check out Iceblog!
Including the The Iceblog Photo Gallery
What's she doing in Antarctica? There's a good detailed explanation here:
In a nutshell, I study volcano geodesy. Or volcano deformation. Both of which are confusing terms. Both mean that I study how the surface of a volcano moves, presumably in response to things that are happening inside. A change in pressure within the volcano, if large enough, should result in measurable deformation at the surface. Deformation means a change in shape. For example, a magmatic intrusion from deep within the Earth to a shallow magma body (i.e. chamber) should result in inflation of the volcano, like a balloon. If we can measure this deformation, we can make guesses about what's going on within the volcano.
...found via The Rittenhouse Review