Volcano Hunters

Programa de TV · Documental · De interés especial

Ever had a burning desire to see an active volcano close up? These terrifying mountains are as fascinating as they are forbidding. In this series, we go on a discovery of the most beautiful, awesome volcanoes on the planet. A journey mixing adventure, history, science, ancient beliefs, interviews with experts, and getting as close as possible to these fiery forces of nature without getting burnt!

2015 · 1h 0m

Dirección Bertrand Homassel, Vincent Cheville

EPISODIO 1

Indonesia

Our hosts Bertrand Homassel & Vincent Cheville visit Java, Indonesia. Indonesia has the largest number and highest density of active volcanoes in the world, 127 active volcanoes with about 5 million people have activities within the danger zone. Bertrand and Vincent visit Mt. Bromo, Kawah Ijen, and Mt. Semeru.
EPISODIO 2

Ecuador

Bertrand and Vincent head to the "Avenue of Volcanoes" in Equador. Here there are about 50 volcanoes, 27 of them active. It is also home to one of the highest active volcanoes on Earth. The boys don't make it there but they do venture to Mt. Reventador, Mt. Tungurahua, and Mt. Sangay.
EPISODIO 3

Kamtchatka

Bertrand and Vincent make a trip to the largest country in the world. Russia. Russia is home to an extremity of the pacific ring of fire, and one of its most active segments, resulting in over 150 volcanoes. 29 of them are still active. The boys visit Mt. Mutnovsky, Mt, Shiveluch, and the Kronotsky Nature Preserve.