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S45E10 Volatile Earth: Volcano on Fire

Join a team of volcano specialists as they ascend Nyiragongo, an exceptionally active volcano located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This towering giant has erupted twice recently, causing widespread destruction in the nearby city of Goma, home to a million residents. To assess the potential for future eruptions, the scientists venture into the crater, approaching a seething lava lake to set up sensors that will track the volcano's behavior and provide crucial data on its activity.