Risky Science with Dr. Ralph Harvey, Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program, and Dr. Fraser Goff, Volcanology and Geothermal Systems Expert
On this episode of The Adrenaline Zone, hosts James “Sandy” Winnefeld and Sandra Magnus are joined by Dr. Ralph Harvey of the Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program, and Dr. Fraser Goff, Volcanology and Geothermal Systems Expert.
Between them, Dr. Harvey and Dr. Fraser have seen some of the most dangerous places on the planet, albeit in very different ways. While Dr. Harvey spends weeks on end patrolling the desolate Antarctic landscape in search of Martian meteorites, Dr. Fraser takes expeditions into the mouths of active volcanoes, where molten rock and poisonous gasses from beneath the Earth’s crust pose substantial dangers.
Although they face significantly different risks, their approaches to managing those risks are remarkably similar. Both men rely on a combination of well-crafted procedures, careful planning, proper equipment, and a trained team to help mitigate potential dangers. They’ve had their fair share of close calls, but each brush with danger is a chance to learn, and to go into the next venture better prepared.
These contrasting tales of fire and ice demonstrate some of the universal principles of risk management. No matter the situation, planning and preparedness are foundational to maintaining safety.
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