The Eruption That Erased Alaska Forever | 1912

Описание: #earthscience #geologyexplained #VolcanoDocumentary #eruption

In June 1912, one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions in human history reshaped Alaska forever. In less than three days, a green wilderness surrounding Mount Katmai was erased, buried under hundreds of feet of ash, and transformed into a lifeless desert now known as the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.

This documentary explores the true story behind the largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century, revealing how an unseen vent called Novarupta unleashed pyroclastic flows, global ash clouds, and geological forces more powerful than an atomic bomb. Forests vanished in minutes. Rivers disappeared. Entire villages were buried without a trace.

Through historical accounts, geological evidence, and modern volcanology, we uncover how this eruption altered the landscape, affected global climate, and forever changed how scientists understand volcanic systems. From the collapse of Mount Katmai’s summit to the creation of a valley that refused to heal for over a century, this is a story of destruction, silence, and the raw power hidden beneath Earth’s crust.

This is not just a volcano documentary.
It is a reminder that the Earth is alive — and sometimes, it erases everything.