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The Cumbre Vieja eruption, La Palma

This short documentary follows a team of volcanologists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) as they head to the 2021 Cumbre Vieja Eruption on the Island of La Palma, Spain. Working alongside the local INVOLCAN observatory, who was monitoring the evolution of eruption, the UNIGE volcanologists focused more on sampling and analysing the ash and lava flows which can then be compared against historical eruptions. The scientists explain how investigating the mineral and glass content of the fossil and current lava will offer better insight into how eruptions of this type evolve.

  • Giovan Peyrotty
    Director
  • Giovan Peyrotty
    Writer
  • Lucas Vimpere
    Writer
  • Nicholas Farley
    Writer
  • Tamara El Hossny
    Writer
  • SciencEscape
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 49 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 7, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 CHF
  • Country of Origin:
    Switzerland
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Global Science Film Festival
    Zurich
    Switzerland
    April 1, 2023
    Official Selection
  • Earth Futures Festival 2022

    Honorable Mention
  • EGU Geocinema
    Vienna
    Austria
    April 15, 2024
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Giovan Peyrotty

Before launching his career as a filmmaker, Giovan spent seven years conducting geoscience research at the University of Geneva. His work took him across the globe, and it was through these field experiences that he found the inspiration to create SciencEscape. Deeply passionate about science education and communication, he firmly believes that documenting and sharing researchers’ journeys in the field is one of the most impactful ways to engage the public with scientific knowledge.

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