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202243 minPGdocumentary

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Scientific Research Volcanoes

Exploration Volcano

202243 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

800 million people live near 1,571 active volcanoes, prompting Chris Horsley to gather scientific data for an early warning system to improve safety.

Scientific Research Volcanoes

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800 million people live near 1,571 active volcanoes, prompting Chris Horsley to gather scientific data for an early warning system to improve safety.

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Chris Horsley stands at the rim of an active volcano in Africa's Great Rift Valley, equipped with gas monitoring systems and surveillance cameras. His work focuses on gathering scientific data to develop an early warning system for eruptions. With 800 million people living near 1,571 active volcanoes, the risks are significant. Horsley’s mission aims to enhance understanding of volcanic behavior and improve safety for communities in Central America's Volcanic Arc and beyond.

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