Name: Volcano Live
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012-07-09
Rating: 6
Cast: Kate Humble, Iain Stewart

Kate Humble and Iain Stewart stand next to actual erupting magma. Nope, nope, NOPE.

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Science chaosNature's furyBritish calm

Latest Episode

60 min

Season 1 • Episode 4

Latest

The Future

Jul 12, 2012

Kate Humble and Professor Iain Stewart present live from Kilauea on Hawaii. Broadcasting from the summit crater, they look to the future of volcanic forecasting.

Overview

Documentary

Find out about the awesome power of volcanoes in some of the most geologically active places on Earth.

Content warning

live volcano volcanology

Human fragilityNatural wonderScientific couragePlanetary power

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Real lava, real scientists, real 'why are they so close?!'

Acting

Kate Humble's unshakeable presenter energy near molten death.

Best for:Solo·Family·Background

Heads up:Disturbing

First AiredJul 9, 2012

StatusEnded

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensityhigh

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

Seasons1·Episodes4

Top Cast

Kate Humble

Presenter

Iain Stewart

Presenter

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The 'live' broadcast format was genuinely risky—volcanic activity can escalate without warning, making this one of BBC's more dangerous live productions.

Cultural

This series arrived during a wave of 'event' science broadcasting, attempting to recapture the magic of classic Attenborough with added real-time jeopardy.