The volcano under Victoria waiting to erupt

Tasmanian volcanologist Dr Rebecca Carey reveals to Liz Hayes that most Melbournians are blissfully unaware they live atop a volcanic province.

It is a hell of a view, or some might say, a view of hell – the rivers of molten lava flowing from the Mount Kilauea volcano and reshaping the Hawaiian countryside and coastline. As Liz Hayes finds out, up close, it’s completely mesmerising and more than a little bit frightening. The lava stops for nothing. In the last three months, since the volcano has woken, it has consumed countless homes and destroyed many livelihoods. But strangely, most locals living in its path show an acceptance of the fury in their backyards. And that’s just as well, because scientists are predicting the eruptions probably won’t stop for years. 

Reporter: Liz Hayes 

Producer: Grace Tobin

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