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The volcano's destructive power has terrified, awed and fascinated humans for centuries, laying waste to entire civilizations - a reminder of nature's dominance.
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The volcano's destructive power has terrified, awed and fascinated humans for centuries, laying waste to entire civilizations - a reminder of nature's dominance.
With approximately 130 active volcanoes, volcanologist Tom Pfeiffer leads an expedition to Indonesia - arguably the most active place on earth. (S2, ep 1) Also in UHD.
Fire of Don Goyo: Discover the story of Aztec warrior Popocatépetl - a giant active volcano - who erupts to wake his princess Iztaccíhuatl, a neighbouring ice-capped volcano. (S2, ep 2) Also in UHD.
Head to Indonesia where the toxic air in some regions is 40 times above safety levels. Elsewhere, small volcanoes are so active they erupt every 15 minutes. (S2, ep 3)
Following the devastating Tsunami of 2011, Japan is going through a seismic crisis. Here, get a closer look at two of the country's most dangerous volcanoes. (S2, ep 4)
In the Path of the Volcano: A look at the lives of those who live on active volcanoes, where there's always the fear their homes will be in the path of the destruction. (S2, ep 5) Also in UHD.