Graham Leonard looking at the effects of volcanic gases on blood chemistry
Volcanologists study volcanoes and monitor volcanic activity. They also offer advice to emergency services about potential dangers or hazards such as when a volcano erupts (sends out steam, gases, ash and molten rock).
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaimatai puia mahi ko te rangahau i nga puia me te tirotiro i nga mahi a nga puia. Ka tuku tohutohu hoki ratou ki nga ratonga mate whawhati tata mo nga ahuatanga morearea ka pa mai pea, pera i nga wa ka hu te puia (ara, ka whakaputa mamaoa, korohu, pungarehu me nga toka ratarata).
Entry Requirements
To become a volcanologist you need to have a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geology or Geophysics, or a Master of Science.
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Admiring the scenery from the tops of volcanoes, kayaking on lakes to get to remote outcrops, and sampling and visiting hot springs are just some of the exciting things Graham Leonard gets up to in his role as a volcanologist.
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Pay
Salaries vary depending on the type of job the volcanologist is in.
Job Outlook
Volcanology is a small field in New Zealand, and does not employ a large number of people.
