Culture and Calamity: An Integrated Perspective on Historical Eruptions of Hekla, Iceland
Every map tells a story, but that doesn't mean we all read the same story or even see a map as the cartographer intended. It takes a new perspective to see details that were previously passed over. For example, can we learn about the timeline of past volcanic activity from map design? How can maps, written records, eye-witness accounts, oral traditions, and art add to the modern scientific approach of studying a volcano's history? These are the questions I asked about Hekla, Iceland, and presented on for GEOL 598: Living with Volcanoes, a class focused on the relationships between different cultures and the volcanoes in their backyard. Overall, diverse branches of evidence provide a unique and powerful perspective for learning about the past. Explore the full poster here.
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