5 Aug 2018

Colin Wilson: why supervolcanoes are so fascinating

From Sunday Morning, 9:37 am on 5 August 2018

The secrets of super volcanoes have been a lifelong fascination for Professor Colin Wilson. He's turned his childhood obsession into a research career earning him the Royal Society Te Apārangi top research award in 2017, the Rutherford Medal. He's now on a speaker series around the country sharing his knowledge in 22 venues.

Pu'u o'o vent Kilauea volcano

Rutherford Medal winner Professor Colin Wilson who is an expert on volcanoes.

Colin Wilson digging deep for science

Lake Taupō aka sleeping supervolcano is central to Professor Colin Wilson's research.

Taupō ignimbrite impact on landscape.

Professor Colin Wilson in cooler temperatures in Yellowstone Park.