Iceland Volcano: The Next Eruption
aka: Volcanic Ash: The Ticking Timebomb
One-Hour Special for Discovery Channel, BBC Worldwide and NRK
It was the volcano that brought Europe’s air traffic to a standstill, leaving thousands of passengers stranded around the world. When Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull blew in April 2010, molten rock up to 1,100°c hit the glacier above. A giant ash cloud formed, rising to a jaw-dropping 10,600 metres. But what led to such unprecedented chaos? How can ash that cannot even be detected by radar systems pose a threat to modern aircraft? And could this be just the beginning of a series of much bigger eruptions? Drawing on the expertise of leading volcanologists and with stunning first-hand footage, this film looks at the science behind this extraordinary event, and the volcanoes that could affect us in the future.
Also shown in the UK by Five.
Image courtesy Ingolfur Juliusson.
