Volcanoes Around the World: Tina Neal - Director of the United States Volcano Science Center

Join Jesse and Chris as we interview Christina (Tina) Neal.  Tina has 38 years of experience as a volcanologist for the USGS.  She is the Volcano Science Center Director and is in charge of all 5 of the U.S. volcano observatories.  Yes, that's right - there are 5 volcano observatories in the U.S.: California Volcano Observatory, Cascade Volcano Observatory, Alaska Volcano Observatory, Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, and Hawaii Volcano Observatory.  Neal oversees 170 employees and is responsible for science and operational planning; workforce development; improving diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and preparing the USGS for U.S. volcanic eruptions.In 2018, Neal was the Scientist in Charge at the Hawaii Observatory.  She paints a vivid picture of what it was like to be there for this historic eruption and also the incredible responsibility to forecast and communicate during this time.  She was a finalist for the Samuel Haymen Service to America Medal for her and her teams outstanding work during the eruption.  This interview was a lot of fun for us, because Tina Neal has seen and done a lot in her career.  She talks about magma chambers, seismic activity, forecasting eruptions, careers in volcanology, and some scary moments.    Enjoy.——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastEmail: [email protected]: https://planetgeocast.buzzsprout.com/ Download the CampGeo app now at this link. On the app you can get tons of free content, exclusive images, and access to our Geology of National Parks series. You can also learn the basics of geology at the college level in our FREE CampGeo content series - get learning now!Like, Subscribe, and leave us a Rating!——————————————————Instagram: @planetgeocastTwitter: @planetgeocastFacebook: @planetgeocastSupport us: https://planetgeocast.com/support-usEmail: [email protected]: https://planetgeocast.com/