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NOVA

Season 14 · Episode 17

Volcano!

0.055mNovember 10, 1987

Millions live in the shadows of nature's ticking time-bombs—volcanos. NOVA accompanies scientists who are developing new techniques to predict when volcanos will erupt and how violently.

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Episode 3Why Planes Crash
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Episode 16A Man, A Plan, A Canal, Panama
Episode 17Volcano!
Episode 18How Good is Soviet Science?
Episode 19Ancient Treasures from the Deep
Episode 20Riddle of the Joints
Episode 21Secrets of the Lost Red Paint People