'Earth’s deadliest secret': Hidden magma pulses could trigger global catastrophe in just 48 hours
Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
Sudden Doom
New research shows eruptions once thought to take centuries can now ignite in days—rewriting the rules of volcanic danger.
Deep Trigger
Magma injections just days before eruption may spark massive blasts, catching populations off guard with little warning.
Champagne Effect
Supervolcanoes erupt like uncorking a shaken bottle of gas-loaded magma—except on a scale that can darken skies worldwide.
Eruption Fallout
Ash and gases from these titanic eruptions could cool the Earth, collapse crops, and disrupt global weather for years.
Crystal Clocks
Tiny zircons in volcanic rock act like time machines, revealing the slow buildup—or rapid shift—before explosive eruptions.
Toba Timebomb
The Toba supereruption 74,000 years ago nearly wiped out humanity—zircon analysis now reveals how long it brewed underground.
Yellowstone Watch
Yellowstone’s magma is rising—but slowly. While not yet eruptive, scientists are watching it like a ticking timepiece.
Cool the Beast
NASA’s ex-engineers propose cooling magma chambers to prevent eruptions—while harvesting geothermal energy in the process.
Risky Rescue
Experts warn that interfering with supervolcanoes may backfire—triggering the very eruptions we’re trying to prevent.