Earthwatch: Nicaragua - Volcanology and Ecology in Nicaragua
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Volunteer on this Earthwatch Expedition to explore the effects of active volcanoes. Hike around Nicaragua’s active Masaya Volcano and survey the area to help determine the effects that volcanic activity has on plant, animal, and human communities.... read more
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Volunteer on this Earthwatch Expedition to explore the effects of active volcanoes. Hike around Nicaragua’s active Masaya Volcano and survey the area to help determine the effects that volcanic activity has on plant, animal, and human communities.
Hiking around Nicaragua’s active Masaya Volcano and surveying the surrounding areas to help determine the effects volcanic activity has on plant, animal, and human communities, you’ll use GPS technology, monitor volcanic gases, and deploy devices to collect geoelectric activity and gravity. You'll also dig holes, take soil and water samples, and conduct butterfly surveys.
You’ll enjoy the spectacular scenery of recent lava flows, red hot magma, and fantastic flora and fauna, including, turtles, crocodiles, and a colony of parrots. During your recreational time you can explore nearby national parks and sample the local culture.
Program Type(s):
VolunteerProgram Length(s):
- Custom
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Environmental Studies
- Geological Engineering
