Iceland: Volcanoes, Geysers and Fish, Oh My!
From: Terrascope Radio
Series: Terrascope Radio Major Features
Length: 27:30
A visit to the Icelandic fisheries (including the whale fishery) leads a group of MIT students deeper into an exploration of Icelanders' relationship with land and sea, ranging from their strong and ancient folk traditions to the ultra-modern use of geothermal power.
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