When Earth Erupts

Every corner of the globe is home to a geologic time bomb. A massive gash in eastern Africa threatens the future of thousands. The Pacific Ring of Fire is responsible for earthquakes and tsunamis across thousands of miles of coastline. Residents of the Himalayas must be prepared for massive landslides from the highest points on Earth, and on the edges of the Eurasian plate, rivers of magma and massive volcanic eruptions have taken thousands of lives and destroyed whole towns.

The cause for these disasters is rooted within the 4 billion year history of our planet, and examining that history will not only show us if these disasters will strike again, but when. (Source: The Science Channel)