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The Go Jetters Explore Iceland, The Land of Ice and Fire

In The Go Jetters Explore Iceland, The Land of Ice and Fire, Ubercorn head to see the amazing Strokkur Geyser! Even though Iceland is icy, it has fiery volcanoes and super-hot magma under the ground that heats water until it bursts into the air as a geyser. The Strokkur Geyser shoots water as high as ten elephants stacked up, and people from all over the world come to see it! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Exploring Mount Etna: Sicily's Fiery Giant

In Exploring Mount Etna: Sicily's Fiery Giant, Ubercorn and the crew travel to Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy — one of the world’s biggest and most active volcanoes. Learn how cracks in the Earth’s crust let magma escape, turning into lava when it erupts. Find out how the ash from eruptions helps plants grow, making Mount Etna’s slopes perfect for vineyards. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four plucky international heroes as they travel the globe visiting the world’s most famous landmarks with their friend and mentor, Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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New Computer Model Helps Predict Volcano Eruptions More Accurately
The article "New Computer Model Helps Predict Volcano Eruptions More Accurately" from BBC Science Focus details how scientists have created a model that improves eruption forecasts. By analyzing historical data from Italy’s Campi Flegrei, the model enhances predictions and helps in disaster preparedness.