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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

Up, up and away! Discover the amazing science of flight in this action-packed edition of Whizz Pop Bang. Find out how aeroplanes defy gravity, why helicopters can hover and how hot-air balloons, birds and even prehistoric pterosaurs take to the skies.

Get hands-on with some high-flying experiments, including testing a parachute, a homemade aerofoil and a paper stunt plane (leaning about gravity, air resistance and the forces involved in flight along the way).

Explore the extraordinary world of flying animals, pterosaurs and drones. Make eco-friendly bat decorations perfect for Halloween and enjoy puzzles, jokes, quizzes, science news and amazing facts.