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[Vlog] Very close to an erupting volcano!
September 22, 2016 · 2 min · 2K views
What this video covers
The crew secures a level 3 permit to access the crater of an active volcano.0:33 Wearing protective helmets to guard against falling volcanic debris, the team navigates terrain described as resembling granola.1:14 Scientists equipped with specialized heat-resistant suits, similar to those used in Formula 1, approach within one meter of the lava.1:30 Other team members reach a distance of two to four meters from the active flow.2:06 At this proximity, the intense heat causes immediate physical discomfort to exposed skin on the face, hands, and feet, limiting observation time to two or three seconds before retreat is necessary.1:39 The expedition concludes with a strenuous climb of 100 meters to exit the crater area.2:17
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