Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara O'briainSeason 1, Episode 2 - Episode 2

In episode two, Dara learns about the catastrophic consequences of eruptions - exploring deadly phenomena such as super-heated ash clouds, capable of wiping out entire communities in moments. From Sicily he travels by train along the scenic Amalfi Coast to the vibrant city of Naples, which sits in the shadow Mount Vesuvius - the volcano responsible for the eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum. He visits the high-tech Vesuvius observatory where the volcano is monitored 24/7.

Wonders Of Volcanoes With Dara O'briain was broadcast on SBS ONE at Wednesday 20 August 2025, 09:35.