Bonus Material
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Chaitén Volcano – April 23, 2009
Ten minutes of on-the-ground footage shot April 26, 2009 at Chaiten Volcano, Northern Patagonia, Chile during Karen’s research trip. Filmed and narrated by Daniel Dionne.
Chaitén, Chile – April 23, 2009
Footage of Chaiten, Chile, taken during Karen’s research trip one year after the volcanic eruption that devastated the town. Filmed and narrated by Daniel Dionne.
“Sheila’s” Photos
All photos by Karen Dionne
Getting There, Staying There, Going Home
Photos by Karen Dionne
Chaitén, Chile – April 23, 2009
Photos by Karen Dionne
Chaitén Volcano – April 23, 2009
Photos by Karen Dionne
Parque Pumalin Excursion
Photos by Karen Dionne
Pumalín Park is a 3,250 km² private nature reserve in the Palena Province of Chile, created by the United States environmental foundation The Conservation Land Trust, which is endowed and led by the American business magnate Douglas Tompkins (North Face, Esprit). Chaitén Volcano lies within the boundaries of the park.
Puerto Montt, Chile
Photos by Karen Dionne
Santiago, Chile
Photos by Karen Dionne
BOILING POINT: The Movie
An original short film inspired by the novel featuring the volcanologist Max and his cameraman Denis during the initial eruption of Chaitén Volcano. Filmed and directed by Student Emmy Award-winning independent filmmaker Andrew Sokolowski.
Extra Reading
What It’s Like to Visit an Active Volcano by Karen Dionne
Chaitén eruption: Initial NASA report
Eruption Photo Gallery: Boston.com
Chaitén Volcano by John Search. Search was the first scientist to climb to the summit of Chaitén volcano during the May 2008 eruption.
Getting There
CHAITUR EXCURSIONS, Nicholas La Penna