Dante's Peak is a movie about a small town in the Pacific Northwest that is threatened by an impending volcanic eruption. The town's mayor, volcanologist Harry Dalton, must work against time to evacuate the town before it's too late.
When a volcano unexpectedly erupts in downtown Los Angeles, a team of scientists and firefighters must race against time to save the city from destruction. As the lava flows and buildings crumble, they face numerous challenges and dangers in their mission to protect the people and find a way to stop the eruption.
In the biographical documentary 'Fire of Love,' scientists Katia and Maurice Krafft tragically die in a volcanic explosion while capturing explosive imagery. This film explores their lives as they unraveled the mysteries of volcanoes and their passionate love for each other.
Encounters at the End of the World takes us to the remote and beautiful landscapes of Antarctica, where we meet a variety of individuals who have chosen to live and work in this extreme environment. From penguins and volcanoes to marine biologists and scientists studying neutrinos, this documentary explores the unique and captivating world of Antarctica.
Into the Inferno takes viewers on a journey to explore the power and impact of volcanoes. From the volcanic islands of Indonesia to the icy landscapes of Antarctica, the film delves into the world of volcanology and the incredible stories surrounding these natural phenomena. It also explores the cultural significance of volcanoes, including rituals and worship practices, as well as the dangers of volcanic eruptions and the scientific efforts to monitor and understand them.
In the small town of St. Helens, Washington, the residents are living peacefully until a volcanic eruption threatens their lives. The town's sheriff, a Vietnam veteran, must lead the evacuation efforts while dealing with personal tragedies. A reporter from a nearby city arrives to cover the disaster, and together they navigate through the chaos and race against time to save lives.
When a genetically-engineered, monstrous alligator escapes from a research laboratory and starts terrorizing the Hawaiian islands, a team of scientists, geologists, and hunters must come together to stop the creature before it causes mass destruction. As they navigate through volcanoes, rivers, and waterfalls, they face constant danger and fight for survival against the deadly Supergator.
Kate Humble joins a team of geologists at the Vanuatu archipelago to investigate some of the most active volcanoes in the world - and to predict if another major eruption might be imminent.
In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens leveled 230 square miles, sent 540 million tons of ash and volcanic rock twelve miles into the air, and blasted one cubic mile of earth from the crest of the Cascade Mountain Range. Illustrates the terrifying fury of the most destructive volcanic disaster in American history through aerial photography and survivors' own words. Shows examples of nature's plant and animal recovery seventeen years later.
When a giant creature awakens from a long sleep deep within a mountain, a geologist and his niece must quickly find a way to stop it before it destroys their small town. With the help of a team of scientists and some brave villagers, they race against time to find a solution and save their loved ones.
Lara Winslet, an expert geologist in volcanology, gets trapped underground after an accident. Alone and unable to be seen or heard, this experience becomes a turning point in her life, forcing her to confront her priorities and reevaluate her relationship with her daughter.
Find out about the awesome power of volcanoes in some of the most geologically active places on Earth.
Uncover the remarkable legacy of Maurice and Katia Krafft as they dedicated their lives to venturing into the world's volcanoes. Witness the breathtaking footage they captured of eruptions and the captivating aftermath, combined in a visually stunning collage.
In 2001, satellite imagery captured a mysterious “thermal anomaly” on an unexplored volcano at the ends of the Earth. What lies inside could provide new clues to help predict volcanic eruptions around the globe. But the island is so remote with conditions that are so extreme. No one has ever been able to reach the top to investigate what lies inside.. until now.
The story means to develop through an uncovering of layers - strata. As writer Krumbachova stated: "With nature as a prison, an impassable barrier ... where every action is physically and psychically limited by the environment ... people are reduced to fragments of basic instinct and intelligence." Promoted as a psychological thriller, Strata provides little tension nor any real climax. The characters are ideas - not believably real.
The epic story of the life of a volcano, capable of both causing the extinction of all things and helping the evolution of species, over 60 million years.
Documentary on the famous French/Belgian pioneer volcanologist.