Exploration Volcano
Overview
Extreme volcano hunter Chris Horsley revitalizes natural history programming by venturing into the depths of the world’s most active volcanoes. His journey spans from Africa's Great Rift Valley to Central America's Volcanic Arc, providing unprecedented access to the intense environments surrounding these fiery giants. With 800 million people living near 1,571 active volcanoes, Horsley’s mission goes beyond thrill-seeking; he aims to enhance eruption predictions. Employing cutting-edge techniques, he will install an "early warning system" featuring gas monitoring and surveillance cameras, enabling scientists and local communities to stay informed about volcanic activity.
Episodes
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1
The Ridge of Fire Part 1
A nondescript hill on the Spanish island of La Palma suddenly erupts, sending a torrent of lava cascading down its slopes. One man stands by, powerles...
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2
The Smoker
Mount Nyiragongo in the Democratic Republic of Congo erupts, unleashing a torrent of lava that engulfs the city of Goma. The devastating eruption clai...
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3
Mamma Etna
Mount Etna, the most massive and active volcano in Europe, is experiencing one of its most intense eruptions in recent history, unleashing its fury o...
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4
The Mountain in the Beautiful Valley
In the hills overlooking Grindavik, Iceland, a dramatic event unfolds as the Fagradasfjall volcano erupts into existence. Chris Horsley steps in to as...
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5
The Commander
Chris Horsley ventures back to the Congo to explore an enormous 10-mile fracture extending from Nyiragongo volcano to Lake Kivu. While there, he stops...
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The World's First Volcano
In Southern Italy, Chris Horsley participates in a large-scale scientific initiative aimed at examining the Stromboli volcano while setting up monito...
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The Ridge of Fire Part 2
A volcanic eruption on La Palma, one of the Canary Islands in Spain, has ravaged more than three thousand homes. Chris Horsley teams up with the fire ...