Paul Smiths, NY, May 16, 2013 — The theory of continental drift--the idea that the continents are islands of rock adrift on the earth's molten core--first gained acceptance in the 1960s. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley talk about the consequences of their extreme slow motion collisions--earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.  Go to full article

Paul Smiths, NY, Aug 12, 2010 — Database analysis shows that winter, in addition to its other woes, is volcano season. Martha Foley wonders why. Dr. Curt Stager points the finger at the Pacific Ocean, which piles water on the North American coast and lightens the load on Asia. The stress comes out it crustal acne.  Go to full article

Oct 13, 2005 — The power of volcanos comes from more than the intense heat and pressure found beneath the earth. The force behind violent eruptions often comes from steam created when molten lava vaporizes underground water. Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager talk about nature's blowouts.  Go to full article