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Two-part documentary. Kate Humble joins a team of geologists at Tanna in the Vanuatu archipelago, where they travel right to the heart of one of the world's most active volcanoes.
Kate Humble joins a team of geologists on a journey right to the heart of one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
On the island of Tanna in the Vanuatu archipelago lies Yasur - a volcano that erupts constantly, firing out red-hot lava bombs and showering the island in thick black ash. To discover whether another devastating eruption might happen, the team needs to collect a lava bomb the minute it is hurled from the crater.
As they prepare for their death-defying mission, Kate explores the island and discovers how the volcano shapes the lives, traditions and beliefs of everyone who lives in its shadow.
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A gift for Chief Yappa
Duration: 01:00
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Climbing the volcano
Duration: 01:25
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Collecting a lava bomb
Duration: 02:15
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Jean Rochefort
Youri Gagarine
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Def Leppard
Hell Raiser
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Executive Producer | Helen Thomas |
| Series Producer | Lucy Meadows |
| Presenter | Kate Humble |
Broadcasts
- Sun 4 Jan 2015 20:00
- Mon 19 Jan 2015 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland & Scotland
- Mon 19 Jan 2015 23:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Tue 20 Jan 2015 00:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
- Tue 27 Jan 2015 09:05
- Tue 4 Apr 2017 15:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Wales
- Wed 5 Apr 2017 14:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Wales
- Thu 30 Aug 2018 15:15
- Thu 30 Apr 2020 09:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Wed 23 Nov 2022 16:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Mon 22 Jan 2024 15:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
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