Episode

Horizon: Out of Volcanoes

Name: Horizon: Out of Volcanoes
Released: 1972-04-17
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

In this report, Horizon looks at the various aspects of volcanoes and explaining the views of some vulcanologists.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 9
Episode: Episode 14
Air date: 1972-04-17
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

Out of Volcanoes is Episode 14 in 1972 of Horizon. It aired on 1972-04-17. The runtime is 60 min.

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