Smithsonian geologist puts Eyjafjallajökull eruption in perspective
http://smithsonianscience.si.edu/2010/05/geologist-liz-cottrell-discusses-recreating-volcanoes-in-her-laboratory/


Smithsonian Geologist Liz Cottrell discusses the impact of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull eruption on air traffic, describes how scientists obtain samples from deep within the Earth and compares it to other volcanoes around the world and throughout history.