In this original and innovative documentary, we explore the natural disasters which have scarred the Earth over the millennia: sweeping ice-ages, sky-blackening eruptions, house-heaving hurricanes. Using new scientific discoveries and never-before-seen visualisations, we take the viewer on a fascinating journey through natural disasters past and present, before exploring future threats. With a strong European focus, we see European scientists and labs, and explore the effect of disasters on European history. Inspired by fresh research pointing to an increase in extreme weather, ‘Volatile Earth’ is a timely look at our precarious position on the planet. The human race has survived up until now, but when it is man versus nature, who will be the victor? Each of the 3x60 minutes episodes is led by European and international scientists, who toil at the frontlines of our struggle with the climate; it is these inspiring people who have the most compelling stories to tell. They explain the challenges behind their work, taking us with them into the field to see what we are up against. In a race to foresee and survive, these men and women commit themselves to discovering the facts and revealing the prognoses for when and where natural catastrophes will strike next. Just as war has historically been the mother of invention, these cutting-edge scientists are spurred on to develop increasingly sophisticated technology to save us from future calamity.Today’s news articles are frequently flooded by climate change, but have we really taken the time to consider and understand exactly what is happening inside and above our planet Earth? This series follows key scientists as they go on a quest to discover all they can about a subject extremely close to their heart. Through a combination of their expert insights and state-of-the-art visuals, ‘Volatile Earth’ will bring the past to life and envision the future, providing a uniquely comprehensive view of our volatile earth.