Synopsis

Iain Stewart investigates the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, explaining how many lives were saved due to accurate predictions.

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Mount Kilaueu | 10 Things You Didn't Know About…

BBC Four | 2008 | 3'18''

Iain Stewart explains the geographical conditions in which Mount Kilaueu was created.

Mount St Helens | 10 Things You Didn't Know About…

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In 1980, after 100 years of stillness, Mount St Helen's erupted sideways and produced devastating pyroclastic flows.

Mt Etna | 10 Things You Didn't Know About…

BBC Four | 2008 | 2'48''

Iain Stewart investigates the eruptions from Europe's highest and most active volcano, Mount Etna.

The Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 10 Things You Didn't Know About…

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Iain Stewart investigates the mid-atlantic ridge, exploring what happens to volcanos that are underwater.

Volcanoes on Mars | 10 Things You Didn't Know About…

BBC Four | 2008 | 3'59''

Iain Stewart investigates Olympus Mons, the largest volcano in the solar system.

Yellowstone | 10 Things You Didn't Know About…

BBC Four | 2008 | 4'22''

Iain Stewart investigates the geology of the super volcano in Yellowstone National Park.

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Iain Stewart explains what caused the Boxing Day Tsunami and discusses its devastating impact.

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