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Volcanic Odysseys

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.

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StatusEnded
Original NameVolcanic Odysseys
First Air DateFebruary 13, 2013
Last Air DateMay 18, 2016
Seasons2
Episodes9
Episode Runtime 30min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesCanada
Production Companies
NetworksSmithsonian Channel
S02E05

In the Path of a Volcano

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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