Underwater Volcano in Spain

The Geo Quiz visits the southern-most of the Canary Islands where an underwater volcano is currently erupting 3 miles offshore.

Lost songs of Louisiana

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Misery caused by the BP oil spill could inspire a song. In fact, some Spanish-speaking fishermen or Isleños in Louisiana have a centuries-old songwriting tradition. Their ancestors brought it from the Canary Islands. It’s an unusual ten-line song form called decima. But the songs, like the fishing, are becoming part of history. Bruce Wallace has more. (flickr image: Alysha Jordan) Download MP3 >>>LISTEN: Hear stories of drinking and bug-exterminating

Tall ships

We hoist our sails for today’s Geo Quiz. Tall ships crossed the North Atlantic this summer as part of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge. The annual event promotes international friendship and introduces volunteer crews to the art of sailing…