volcanic eruptions

Introduces the individuals who have come up with ways to save animals from deadly volcanoes, and explains some of the methods they use.

Follows volcanologists Andy Lockhart and John Pallister as they helicopter onto active volcanoes to install equipment, climb into blast zones to collect ash samples, and endure suspense as they wait to find out if their predictions are accurate.

Explores the causes of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis; and describes how scientists study natural disasters.