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Life on Fire  Volcano Doctors

Learn how volcanologists try to predict eruptions. Details

 

Program: Life on Fire

Episode: Volcano Doctors

Whether the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Chile, Italy or Iceland, each of these countries is home to active volcanoes that are a threat to the populations settled at their feet. Every day, lava, ash, gas, bombs and avalanches are likely to slide down the gaping mouths of the rock giants. To avoid disasters, volcanologists are asked to anticipate and warn.

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Duration: (52:54)
Premiere Date: 01/09/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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