Australian Geologist Warns Volcanic Eruption ‘Overdue’

A Melbourne-based geologist has warned that a significant volcanic eruption in Australia is “well overdue” and called for the drawing up of emergency response plans. Geological Society of Australia member, Associate Professor Bernie Joyce, who will receive the prestigious Selwyn Medal at the Geological Society of Australia’s (Victoria Division) annual Selwyn Symposium 2009, said the geological record showed there had not been a significant eruption in Australia in 5000 years. He said the

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