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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

Turn up the volume on science with Whizz Pop Bang Issue 129: Good Vibrations – a toe-tapping, brain-boosting exploration of the science of music! In this sound-filled edition, curious kids will discover how vibrations create music, explore how humans and animals produce sound and even peek inside a piano to see what really happens when you press a key.

Young scientists can get hands-on as they build their own musical instruments from everyday materials, then form a band and experiment with rhythm and sound! Meet incredible musicians like world-famous percussionist Evelyn Glennie. Discover how singing songbirds create beautiful melodies. Explore weird and wonderful instruments – including ones made from vegetables and even ice!

Filled with experiments, fascinating facts and creative activities, this issue is a festival of science, sound and discovery.