| Summary: | In this enthralling series, a team of intrepid scientists venture into the heart of two of the most explosive volcanoes on the planet, situated on the island chain of Vanuatu. They must collect rock samples and monitor the noxious gases emitted from the craters, in order to assess the current threat these volatile behemoths pose to the communities who live in their shadow. Mount Yasur sits on top of an enormous cauldron of molten lava, and has been in a constant state of eruption for hundreds of years. On neighbouring island Ambrym sits Marum, one of the world's most active volcanoes. As the team journey through this land of liquid rock, dense jungle and unique animals, they gain a fascinating insight into the culture and customs of the local people. Using an array of advanced filming techniques, this gripping documentary immerses the viewer in a nail-biting adventure. On the island of Tanna, the team get perilously close to the bubbling lava at the heart of Yasur to retrieve lava bombs that contain vital data. En route to the volcano, they discover why Kapia pigs are so revered on the island, how a cyclone caused a three-kilometre-wide lake to disappear in just a couple of hours, and why the volcanic soil found here results in such lush vegetation.
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