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About Volcanic Odysseys
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.
Episode Guide
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Nearly 200 years after a devastating eruption, the island of Krakatoa and its surroundings continue to be volcanically active. Journey to nearby Mount Bromo on the eve of its largest eruption in over a century as it buries the Indonesian island of Java in ash.
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Hawai's Kilauea volcano is one of the most active on Earth. After a recent eruption, lava flows coat the island in striking new rock formations. Explore 400,000 years of volcanic activity that continues to transform the breathtaking Hawaiian landscape.
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Venture into the danger zone of two volcanic craters posing widely divergent threats. Hawaii's Kilauea is a shield volcano that threatens communities with its slow-but-relentless lava flow, while the Sumatran Sinabung is a stratovolcano delivering carnage via a sudden and explosive surge of superheated gas and rock.
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