'130+ hidden bombs': 9 explosive truths about Alaska’s hidden volcanic fury
Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Hidden Inferno
Beneath Alaska’s beauty lies volcanic chaos—over 130 volcanoes, with 50+ active in modern times.
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Fiery Chain
A 1,550-mile arc of eruptive monsters stretches from the Alaska Peninsula to the Aleutians.
Plate Clash
The Pacific Plate dives under North America, forcing magma up through Earth's crust like lava bullets.
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Eruption Style
Silica-rich magma in the east explodes violently; western flows ooze slowly like molten tar.
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Boiling Hotspot
Alaska sees 1–2 eruptions yearly—some volcanoes blow every few years, others just lie in wait.
Obsessed Observatory
The AVO uses seismic gear, webcams, and satellites to spy on these isolated fire-breathers.
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Tech Arsenal
AI scans space footage for ash clouds and magma heat signatures in areas humans can't reach.
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Flight Risk
With ash clouds threatening aviation, an alert system warns planes before they hit invisible hell.
Public Blindspot
Despite non-stop action, media rarely covers Alaska's eruptions—leaving most totally unaware.