NOVA · SEASON 40
Doomsday Volcanoes
Episode 6 · 2013-01-02
- Documentary
Episode overview
In April, 2010 the eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano turned much of Europe into an ash-strewn no-fly zone, stranding millions of travelers. But was Eyjafjallajökull just the start? Now, an even more threatening Icelandic volcano, Katla, has begun to swell and grumble. Two more giants, Hekla and Laki, could erupt without warning. Iceland is a ticking time bomb: When it blows, the consequences could be global. As CGI takes us inside these geological monsters, we meet atmospheric scientists who are working to understand just how devastating an eruption could be—not just for air travel but for the global food supply and for Earth's climate.
55 minutes
Season 40 episodes
1. Secrets of the Viking Sword2012-10-10
2. Forensics on Trial2012-10-17
3. Mystery of Easter Island2012-11-07
4. Ultimate Mars Challenge2012-11-14
5. Inside the Megastorm2012-11-18
6. Doomsday Volcanoes2013-01-02
7. Decoding Neanderthals2013-01-09
8. Rise of the Drones2013-01-23
9. Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby?2013-01-30
10. Building Pharaoh's Chariot2013-02-06
11. Earth From Space2013-02-13
12. Mind of a Rampage Killer2013-02-20
13. Meteor Strike2013-03-27
14. Ancient Computer2013-04-03
15. Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Awakening2013-04-10
16. Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Life Explodes2013-04-17
17. Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Monsters2013-04-24
18. Australia's First 4 Billion Years: Strange Creatures2013-05-01
19. Manhunt - Boston Bombers2013-05-29
20. Oklahoma's Deadliest Tornadoes2013-05-29
