Arte - Life on Fire Series 1 (2013) Part 5 Ash Runners

Life On Fire Series 1

Volcanoes are among the most spectacular and powerful forces on our planet. They create new land, change landscapes and destroy civilizations, but more than two billion years ago, they also breathed life into our world. From the ocean abyss to snow-covered summits, this ambitious series paints a detailed picture of the struggles and amazing intimacy required to survive around volcanoes.

Part 5 Ash Runners

On the volcanic island of New-Britain off the coast of Papua New Guinea, a handful of animals have to live with the Earth’s moods. When ash from a volcanic eruption invades their habitat, the choice is simple leave… or stay and adapt! Watch how animals and insects cope in the midst of an eruption.

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Episode One Shown Here