The Hottest Place on Earth

The first of two programmes exploring the Danakil Desert in Nothern Ethiopia, investigating the geology of the area and meeting the people and animals who can survive in the extraordinary environment.

The second of two programmes in which a team of experts and explorers visit the Danakil Desert in Northern Ethiopia to investigate the geology of the area and meet the people and animals who survive in this harsh environment. Kate Humble and Steve Leonard continue to exam the lives of the inhabitants, while Dr Mukul Agarwal looks at the health issues and biologist Richard Wiese searches for extreme life forms.