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Watch a volcano erupting in Papua New Guinea

Posted on 12th February 2019 | by Rachael Tapping | Leave a Comment

The eruption of Mount Tavurvur volcano on August 29th, 2014. Captured by Phil McNamara.

This video relates to the Quake, Rattle and Roll! issue of Whizz Pop Bang science magazine.

Whizz Pop Bang active earth issue

Head into the undergrowth to discover a world of wriggly wonders! Budding bug hunters can head outside to search for minibeasts and even carefully catch their own by making their own pooter and pitfall trap. Make your outside space bug-friendly by building a bug hotel and creating a butterfly banquet.

Discover jungle creepy crawlies, meet the butterfly-chasing Victorian rebel Margaret Fountaine and get hands-on with crafty fun like making a balancing butterfly. Explore the science of surface tension by making a DIY pond skater. Find out all about spiders and other misunderstood minibeasts. Learn how tiny termites build epic structures taller than people!

This bug-tastic edition is packed with science, facts and activities to keep curious kids buzzing for more.