Join volcanologists in their quest to forecast eruptions and save lives.

Massive volcanic eruptions can turn day into night, releasing the power of an atomic blast, spewing toxic avalanches of lava, gas, and ash. National Geographic transports you to some of the world’s most notorious volcanoes, including Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines and Japan’s Mount Unzen. Join volcanologists in their dangerous quest to forecast eruptions and save lives, putting you in the middle of the explosive excitement and human drama.

Volcano: Nature’s Inferno

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Volcano: Nature’s Inferno

Release Year: 1997

Duration: 52 min

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Massive volcanic eruptions can turn day into night, releasing the power of an atomic blast, spewing toxic avalanches of lava, gas, and ash. National Geographic transports you to some of the world’s most notorious volcanoes, including Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines and Japan’s Mount Unzen. Join volcanologists in their dangerous quest to forecast eruptions and save lives, putting you in the middle of the explosive excitement and human drama.

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Posted 06/23/09 by Eileen Truszkowski

If I were 40 years younger I would become a volcanologist. As it is I can only watch programs like this in AWE of not only the event but of the people who investigate them. I would love to work for the USGS and trapse the summits of these fantastic things we call volcanoes.

Posted 06/22/09 by Bill Spilka

I have been a fan of the NG since I was a kid (about 70 years ago...when all you had was B&W;to print photos...Every issue offers several fascinating subjects to think about &/or admire...but you guys are missing the boat with this website. You lured me in with the promise of an exciting film on volcanos,but when I tried to watch it I get the message, “There are no videos available at this time. Please check back later.”

When I tried to watch “Violent Earth” I got the same messgae! Very frustrating & disappointing!

Posted 04/06/09 by Larry Estes

I had my mouth opend the intire program.Loved it.must see film!
thank you

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