Hello Julie - My workplace does not allow skype, and I suspect the time difference would also present a large challenge, but I would be happy to answer some questions via email. Regarding diverting lava - there is some great information available online - see http://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/Outreach/AboutVolcanoes/can_lava_be_diverted.html and http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/vwdocs/volc_images/europe_west_asia/etna_dive... for a starting point. Best wishes to your team, Cheryl Cameron -------- Julie Painter wrote: Hello, I live in Maryland and represent the Lego Serpents team who part of this year's competition is the "Nature's Fury Challenge" have selected Volcano's as their research. They are learning about volcanos and need to identify problems and resolutions. For example, if there is lava, how do you divert lava from the town. If there is ash, what alternatives are there to help people, etc. The children are in 4th and 5th grade. I was wondering if there is any possible way to contact someone in which we can further arrange a SKYPE video with questions to talk about volcanos, what causes them, and emergency preparedness, etc. We were looking for possible 30 to 45 minutes of your time. Thank you for your consideration. Julie Painter -- Cheryl Cameron Geologist, Alaska Volcano Observatory Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys voice: 907-451-5012 fax: 907-451-5050