Volcanic Odysseys

With approximately 130 active volcanoes, volcanologist Tom Pfeiffer leads an expedition to Indonesia - arguably the most active place on earth.

Discover the story of Aztec warrior Popocatepetl - a giant active volcano - who erupts to wake his princess Iztaccihuatl, a neighbouring ice-capped volcano.

Head to Indonesia where the toxic air in some regions is 40 times above safety levels. Elsewhere, small volcanoes are so active they erupt every 15 minutes.

Following the devastating Tsunami of 2011, Japan is going through a seismic crisis. Here, get a closer look at two of the country's most dangerous volcanoes.

A look at the lives of those who live on active volcanoes, where there's always the fear their homes will be in the path of the destruction.