Volcano Countdown

Explore Earth's most powerful and dangerous volcanoes.

Explore Earth's most powerful and dangerous volcanoes.

Come face to face with the creative power of the Pacific Ocean's Ring of Fire; how this chain of underwater volcanoes pushes islands into existence in the remotest corners of the ocean, creating fertile new habitats for wildlife.

Eruptions in Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia reshape surrounding landscapes and impact local populations; advanced seismic and satellite tracking tools help scientists monitor volcanoes to improve future prediction methods.