The Hottest Place on Earth
A two part series exploring the Danakil Desert in Northern Ethiopia. Investigating the geology of the area and meeting the people and animals who can survive in this extraordinary environment. Kate Humble uncovers the tough life of the Afar women, Steve Leonard learns about the relationship between the Afar and their animals, and earth scientist Dougal Jerram looks at the region's volcanic activity. The series climaxes with the team braving 1200c heat to investigate the inside of Erte Ale, an active volcano.
- 2009-2010
- 1 season
- Documentary
A two part series exploring the Danakil Desert in Northern Ethiopia. Investigating the geology of the area and meeting the people and animals who can survive in this extraordinary environment. Kate Humble uncovers the tough life of the Afar women, Steve Leonard learns about the relationship between the Afar and their animals, and earth scientist Dougal Jerram looks at the region's volcanic activity. The series climaxes with the team braving 1200c heat to investigate the inside of Erte Ale, an active volcano.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2009 - 2010
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
The first of two programmes exploring the Danakil Desert in Nothern Ethiopia, investigating the geology of the area and meeting the people and animals who can survive in the extraordinary environment. Kate Humble uncovers the tough life of the Afar Women, Steve Leonard learns about the relationship between the Afar and their animals, and earth scientist Dougal Jerram looks at the region's volcanic activity.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
The second of two programmes in which a team of experts and explorers visit the Danakil Desert in Northern Ethiopia to investigate the geology of the area and meet the people and animals who survive in this harsh environment. Kate Humble and Steve Leonard continue to exam the lives of the inhabitants, while Dr Mukul Agarwal looks at the health issues and biologist Richard Wiese searches for extreme life forms.
Episode 3