

Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire
In May 2018, Kīlauea volcano erupted, obliterating neighborhoods with devastating force and uprooting thousands of local residents. It is Hawaiʻi’s most destructive volcanic eruption in generations. How can one of the most beautiful places on Earth suddenly transform into a roaring inferno, sputtering molten lava and bombs of volcanic rock the size of refrigerators? On the ground in the early days of the eruption, NOVA joins scientists and residents alike on a breathtaking journey to investigate Kīlauea’s recent spike in activity. Along the way, some of Hawaiʻi’s biggest secrets are revealed: Why did these geologically distinctive volcanoes form in the middle of the Pacific? How did life establish itself on the remote islands? What does this tell us about the future of Hawaiʻi? And what dangers yet lurk for the inhabitants of the island paradise?
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- English
- hawaii
- volcano
- geology
- kilauea
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- TVPBS: NOVA, Season 46, Episode 323 Jan 2019
Frequently asked questions
- When was Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire released?
- Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire was released on 23 January 2019.
- Where can I watch Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire online?
- Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire is available on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
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- Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire holds a 0.0/10 audience score from 0 votes.
- Who directed Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire?
- Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire (2019) was directed by Peter Chinn.
- How long is Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire?
- Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire runs for 54m.













