Name: Episode 1 | Expedition Volcano
Uploaded: 2023-10-03
Duration: 58 min 52 s
Description: Episode 1 | Expedition Volcano | Chris Jackson, Xand van Tulleken and Aldo Kane take part in an expedition to Nyiragongo - one of the world's most dangerous and spectacular volcanoes.

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Chris Jackson, Xand van Tulleken and Aldo Kane take part in an expedition to Nyiragongo - one of the world's most dangerous and spectacular volcanoes.

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