About this season
Nowhere is the full range of nature's force more apparent than during a volcanic eruption. Join us on daring odysseys to the fiery hearts of these volcanic caldera and witness firsthand their awesome displays of power.
Episodes (4)
1. Crossing the Danakil
Aired 13 February 2013 • 30 min
German volcanologist Tom Pfeiffer takes a group of volcano climbers on an adventure across the Danakil, and then on to the summit of Erte Ale volcano to see one of the world's few active lava lakes.
2. The Child of Fire
Aired 19 February 2013 • 30 min
When Tom Pfeiffer hears that Anak appears to be going into a violent phase, he hops on a plane to Indonesia to see if the Child of Fire is ready to repeat the pattern of its ancestor.
3. The Gates of Hell
Aired 26 February 2013 • 30 min
Tom Pfeiffer and a group of volcano climbers head to Mount Etna to see if they will get lucky to catch a paroxymal eruption.
4. The Fires of Pele
Aired 5 March 2013 • 30 min
A sudden collapse of the crater floor and a massive eruption drains Hawaii's Kilauea volcano of lava, making it possible to explore.