How life reclaimed Italy's violent volcanic landscape
In short: Explore the transformation of Central Italy from a barren volcanic battlefield into a thriving ecosystem. This documentary traces the journey from the Caldera of Manziana to Lake Bracciano, revealing the diverse wildlife that now inhabits these ancient volcanic waters.
One million years ago, violent volcanic activity shaped Italy by raising mountains and erasing valleys, leaving a landscape incapable of supporting life. However, about one hundred thousand years ago, as craters transitioned into lakes, wildlife began to inhabit the region.
The film captures the biodiversity of this landscape, from spectaculated salamanders in the lakes to golden eagles and Eleonora’s falcons in the skies. It also looks toward the sea, where giant sperm whales swim around the surrounding islands.
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