Life on Fire

Icelandic Volcanoes (1x6)

Air date: Mar 26, 2011

Following the eruption of the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull, European skies were paralyzed for days. Prominent volcano experts foresee eruptions of much greater magnitude in the near future, not only in Iceland but across Europe. Following scientists in the field, this episode answers in detail questions about the human, social and economic consequences of volcano eruptions. Will Europe be ready to deal with other eruptions in the future?