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201254 minPGdocumentary

Deadliest Volcanoes

201254 minPGdocumentary

Millions of people live near active volcanoes, including Japan's Mount Fuji and the Yellowstone Supervolcano in the United States.

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Nathan Williams

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Millions of people live near active volcanoes, including Japan's Mount Fuji and the Yellowstone Supervolcano in the United States.

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Nathan Williams

Nathan Williamsdirector

Nathan Williams

Nathan Williamswriter

Craig Sechler

Craig Sechlercast

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Mount Fuji looms over Japan, a symbol of beauty and danger. Beneath Naples lies the Sleeping Giant, a submerged volcano that poses a hidden threat. In the United States, the Yellowstone Supervolcano sits on a massive caldera. Scientists travel to these sites to assess the eruption risks and potential fatalities associated with these active volcanoes. Their research aims to predict when these natural forces might awaken and how devastating their impact could be on nearby populations.

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