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Shannon Leto's fascination with volcanoes started when he was young, when he and his brother Jared experienced it first-hand. Shannon now works for USGS (U.S. Geological Survey studying volcanoes)

Shannon tells us of his first experience with a volcano

Shannon tells us of his first volcanic eruption - which he witnessed at the young age of 7 years old.

Shannon and the team finish work with their most recent eruption so they can return home. He also shares his colleagues' first eruptions.

Shannon, Dannielle and Luke have returned to headquarters in L.A. - Jared pays them a visit in the lab

The team are sent to watch another volcano - one most dangerous and well-known - much to Jared's horror. They move to their new location and begin their studies.

The team watch Vesuvius carefully as it starts violently erupting on Christmas day, while Jared worries about their safety.

As the main eruption of Vesuvius ends, the team are surprised to discover 3 people have died. Shannon shares his interesting knowledge of the eruption of A.D.79 when they go to the hospital to help...

A few days after arguing, the Leto brothers talk. But its too late, and Shannon's hurtful words have some worrying consequences

Shannon and Jared return to Villarrica - the volcano from their childhood - and prepare for an eruption.

The team watch Villarrica erupt. Jared bravely joins them.

After finishing work in Chile, Shannon teaches Jared about volcanoes on the flight back to L.A. But when they land, they receive some worrying news from their boss.

Another volcano in Iceland causes problems. The team carefully watch the event from the lab in L.A. while Jared studies some theories of his own...

Shannon and the team realise that Jared's theory could be correct, and that he is now in grave danger. They fly to Lassen Peak and hope they are not too late

The team are in danger as they hear rumbling from Lassen Peak