AK Rundown November 19&20, 2005

“Volcanoes”

Intro/Newscast/Credit

1. Field Work. Alaska’s volcanoes are far flung, and it takes a bit of adventure to get researchers out there to investigate them. Gabriel Spitzer. Host Pkg. (4:03 total time)
2. Mt. Wrangell. Wrangell’s caldera is covered with ice; researchers hope to use HAARP to help determine just how thick it is. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 4:48 (5:07 with intro)
3. Button. “Ring of Fire” by Earl Scrugg with Billy Bob Thorton from Earl Scrugg and Friends
4. Spurr Memories. In 1992, Mt Spurr erupted three times; Anchorage residents still remember the ash that was everywhere. AK’s Ashley Gross. Vox Pop. 2:04 (2:33 with intro)

Break #1: “King Volcano” by Bauhaus from Burning from the Inside

5. 1912 Eruption. The largest eruption of the century was in Alaska in 1912; several villages were displaced. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Pkg. 2:53 (3:13 with intro)
6. Listening to Volcanoes. A few volcano researchers have sped up their vibrations to create a sound human ears can hear. Gabriel Spitzer. Host Pkg. (4:52 total time)
7. Button. “Lava” by The B-52’s from The B-52’s
8. 300 villages. Nikolski and Newhalen.
9. Calendar of Events. “Yankee Girl” by Liquid Soul from Make Some Noise
10. Anger Management. Jonathan Bower reflects on the way he blows his top. Commentary. 4:13 (4:42 with intro)

Break #2: “A Night on Bald Mountain” by Modest Mussorgsky

11. Unalaska geothermal. City leaders are considering a geothermal power plant to tap into a local un-used energy source. AK’s Ellen Lockyer. Host Wrap. (2:47 total time)
12. Volcano personalities. Scientist reflect on the different natures of the volcanoes they study. AK’s Gabriel Spitzer. Vox Pop. 2:30 (2:50 with intro)
13. Bagpiping. Karen Benning tried to learn to play the bagpipes. Pkg. 4:20 (4:40 with intro)
14. Porky’s Volcano. A famous Sitka prank had long-dormant Mount Edgecumbe blowing steam. Gabriel Spitzer. Pkg. 6:06 (6:26 with intro)

Close. “Tuesday Night’s Squad” by Soulive from Next