Volcanoes and Earthquakes

S01E05: Earthquakes | Fierce Earth

The team explores the phenomenon of the earthquake. Clare and Mike train with one of the top international rescue teams. Leo takes on a da...

S01E04: Tsunami | Fierce Earth

The team investigate the terrifying giant waves of the tsunami. Zoe and Dougal travel to Japan to meet child survivors of the 2011 disaster an...

What is an earthquake? | Fierce Earth

The team explain what an earthquake is and how they occur.

Earthquake-proof building | Fierce Earth

Zoe and Dougal look at Japan's tallest building which took influence from an earthquake-proof pagoda built 400-years ago.

Preparing for an earthquake | Fierce Earth

Zoe and Dougal are in Japan to find out to survive if your in an earthquake zone.

The power of Tsunamis | Fierce Earth

Clare describes how devastating Tsunamis can be with examples of the top 3 most damaging in human history.

What is a Tsunami? | Fierce Earth

Tsunami's are caused when an earthquake in the ocean causes a sizeable displacement of water to form a massive wave.

The San Andreas Fault | Journeys into the Ring of Fire

San Francisco is located on the collision zone of two tectonic plates, making the area incredibly susceptible to earth...

Dabbahu earthquake fissure | Hottest Place on Earth

The team attempt to digitally map a fissure created by an earthquake.

UK International Search and Rescue | Fierce Earth

Clare and Mike try out some search and rescue training at a centre in Lincoln where there are fake dilapidated buildings.

Earthquake reenactment | Fierce Earth

Zoe experiences a re-enactment of the aftermath of an earthquake and finds out what you should do up to 72hrs after to survive.

Earthquake simulator | Fierce Earth

Dougal experience an earthquake simulator which mimics the sensation and can prepare you for future dangers.

Tips to survive a tsunami | Fierce Earth

Leo dispenses some tips to follow in case your caught in a Tsunami.

Survivors of Japan 2011 | Fierce Earth

Zoe travels to Japan to meet survivors of the horrendous 2011 tsunami that killed 20,000 people.

Tsunami survival story | Fierce Earth

A young girl on holiday who learnt about Tsunamis before she went, and managed to save her family and many other lives.

S01E07: Volcanoes | Fierce Earth

The team take on one of the most feared forces on the planet - the volcano. Dougal explores the secret lava tubes of Etna and climbs Strombo...

Living near a volcano | Fierce Earth

A volcano's lava is full of minerals that make the ground perfectly fertile for growing food. Dougal visits the Italian island of Stromb...

Types of volcano | Fierce Earth

Dougal demonstrates different types of lava flow, particularly if the volcano is covered in rock and can add pressure and erupt.

Stromboli volcano | Fierce Earth

Dougal gets up to the top of the live volcano Stromboli in Sicily and sees it erupt.

What is a volcano? | Fierce Earth

Dougal explains how a volcano erupts.

Famous volcanoes | Fierce Earth

Around three-quarters of the worlds volcanoes are found around the Pacific Ocean and as such is known as the "ring of fire".

Climbing Erta Ale | Hottest Place on Earth

The team climb up and into the crater of Erta Ale volcano.

3D model of Erte Ale | Hottest Place on Earth

The team manage to make a 3D model of Erte Ale, from scans taken inside the volcano's crater.

Erta Ale from the Sky | Hottest Place on Earth

The team fly over Erte Ale and the land around the lava lake in a helicopter.

Dallol volcano | Hottest Place on Earth

The team explore the volcano system in Dallol, in the Danakil Depression.

Edinburgh's secret volcanoes | Fierce Earth

Edinburgh castle and the neighbouring hill, "Arthur's Seat" sit in fact on long dormant volcanoes.

Mount Etna | Fierce Earth

Dougal explores the hidden tunnels created by the volcano under the surface of Mount Etna.

Early warning systems | Fierce Earth

Dougal is on the Italian volcanic island of Stromboli, who have installed an early warning system to measure the volcano and prevent any...