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Lava Academy — Episode 1: Geologist Madison MacKenzie on Volcanoes, Eruptions & Life in Iceland

In the thrilling debut episode of Lava Academy, we sit down with geologist and Lava Show Operations Manager Madison McKenzie, who shares her remarkable journey from growing up near volcanoes like Mount Fuji and the Cascades to studying Iceland’s fiery geology — and eventually joining the Lava Show team.

Alongside co-hosts Lava Master Ian MacKinnon and Marketing Manager Jón Heiðar Ragnheiðarson, Madison unpacks the basics of volcanic science: what volcanoes are, how they form, and why Iceland is one of the most active volcanic regions on Earth. You’ll even learn the difference between magma and lava, how eruptions are monitored, and why not all volcanic activity is as dangerous as it seems.

Expect fascinating facts, surprising science, and a peek behind the curtain of the world’s only real molten lava show. Whether you’re a curious traveler, a geology nerd, or just lava-obsessed, this episode is your gateway into the explosive world of volcanology.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts or your favorite platform — and don’t forget to subscribe to Lava Academy for more hot takes from the heart of Iceland’s volcanic wonderland.