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Life on young planet by A. Knoll

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Life on young planet by A. Knoll

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From video: Life of a Submarine Volcanologist & What This Career Could Look Like For You w/Dr. Adam Soule
Published: February 8, 2026

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Learn more about the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: https://www.whoi.edu/ Learn more about the Ocean Exploration Trust: https://nautiluslive.org/ Check out the EV Nautilus YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/evnautilus to hear Adam's voice on some of their videos! Check out the rest of the Geoscience Careers 'Work For Earth!' playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL69bBhmsrgfsP8Pc6F1bRSPS-WsNFAiLy 0:00 What is submarine volcanology? 2:47 Why do we care about underwater volcanoes? 6:05 How did Adam get into volcanology? 8:35 Why did he switch to submarine volcanology? 10:12 Day in the life of a submarine volcanologist? 12:58 Do you get to pilot the ROVs / robots? 15:40 Adam’s most recent expedition 18:10 How are samples distributed? 19:57 Sampling limit? 20:54 Craziest experience as a submarine volcanologist 23:11 Most inspiring experience as a submarine volcanologist 26:59 Misconceptions about submarine volcanology 28:55 Biggest challenges in this career 30:47 Salary of a submarine volcanologist? 32:32 Degrees & training required for this career? 36:29 Did life originate at hydrothermal vents? 38:58 Hydrothermal vents on other planets/moons 42:19 What is the ‘smoke’ made of? 44:45 Least favorite & most favorite part of the job Explore geology deeper with CampGeo – podcast-like conversation with visuals that bring geological concepts to life! Check it out here: https://campcourses.app.link/p5q0W0bxwMb You can also find their podcast, PlanetGEO, on spotify & apple podcast: https://planetgeocast.com/ GEO GIRL Website: https://www.geogirlscience.com/ (visit my website to see all my courses, shop merch, learn more about me, & donate to support the channel if you'd like!) Non-textbook books I recommend: Oxygen by D. Canfield: https://amzn.to/3gffbCL Brief history of Earth by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/3w3hC1I Life on young planet by A. Knoll: https://amzn.to/2RBMpny Some assembly required by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3w1Ezm2 Your inner fish by N. Shubin: https://amzn.to/3cpw3Wb Oxygen by N. Lane: https://amzn.to/3z4FgwZ Alien Oceans by K. Hand: https://amzn.to/3clMx1l Life's Engines: https://amzn.to/3w1Nhke Tools I use as a geologist/teacher/student: Geology field notebook: https://amzn.to/3lb6dJf Geology rock hammer: https://amzn.to/3DZw8MA Geological compass: https://amzn.to/3hfbdLu Geological hand lens: https://amzn.to/3jXysM5 Disclaimer: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission, but there is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so I can continue to provide you with free content each week! And as always, let me know your topic suggestions in the comments down below!