How scientists venture into the heart of active volcanoes

Nature · Published 24 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Discover how researchers use advanced technology and daring physical exploration to study some of the most volatile environments on Earth.

This video showcases the methods used by scientists to study volcanic activity from multiple perspectives. It features high-precision drone flights to capture data from a distance and footage of researchers entering active volcanic craters to gather up-close information.

By combining these different scales of observation, scientists aim to better understand the mechanics of volcanic eruptions and the behavior of molten rock.

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