Deadly Disasters (2019)

Episode Overview

Few natural forces capture our imagination like volcanoes, weaving themselves into myth and legend. The haunting tale of Pompeii’s destruction still grips us centuries later. On this episode of Deadly Disasters, we journey across the globe to confront the raw power of both active and slumbering giants—from Italy’s Vesuvius to Hawaii’s Kilauea. Leading volcanologists share their expertise on the devastating ripple effects of these colossal ash clouds and molten rivers, revealing how eruptions can reshape landscapes, lives, and history itself.