


Expeditions
Expedition Ambrym (Vanuatu) 2025
Over the past decade, I have maintained a comprehensive observational record of Ambrym Volcano in Vanuatu,...
Expedition to Tofua Volcano, Tonga
We’ve just recently returned from a major expedition to the Kingdom of Tonga and in the process...
Rust and Ruin: Napier-Gisborne’s Lost Railway
The Palmerston North-Gisborne Line represents a significant chapter in New Zealand’s railway history....
Expedition to Karangetang Volcano
Our journey to Karangetang Volcano began in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. Manado offered a welcome...
Expedition to Lewotolok (Lewotolo) Volcano
After the exhilarating experience of exploring Lewotobi, our Indonesian volcano expedition continued...
Ruang Volcano - Post Eruption Expedition
Ruang Volcano, a stratovolcano rising from the sea in Indonesia’s Sangihe Islands, was once a picture...
Eruption & Expedition to Lewotobi Volcano
Lewotobi, a stratovolcano with two distinct peaks, is situated on the Indonesian island of Flores. This...
Whakaari White Island Eruption - First Pictures
White Island, also known as Whakaari, is an active volcano located off the coast of New Zealand’s...
Five days on top of the world's most active volcano
I’ve just returned from a mini expedition to Vanuatu, spending five days on top of Mount Yasur...
Expedition Vanuatu 2023
The first to descend into and explore the new volcanic cone of Ambae on Extreme Pursuit’s 2023...
Expedition Iceland 2022
Iceland has always been on our bucket list, but the prospect of flying for 36 hours or more to get there...
Expedition Vanuatu 2022
Spending an entire week on top of an active volcano and filming closer than ever before. Vanuatu finally...
Expedition to the Arctic
The Arctic Circle, Alaska / January 2020 After our expedition to Antarctica, we found ourselves compelled...
Expedition to Krakatau, post Tsunami
In October 2018, we made our very first expedition to Anak Krakatau, Indonesia. During this expedition,...
Expedition Guatemala
Guatemala / August 2019 Guatemala, you put on an out-of-this-world show for us! Eruptions, lava flows...
Post Ambrym Eruption Expedition
Ambrym Island, Vanuatu / April 2019 As documented previously, unprecedented geological events unfolded...
Hawaii's Kilauea eruption and lava flows
On May 3rd, 2018, a fissure opened up in Leilani Estates (Puna District, Big Island) releasing lava....
Vanuatu: Extremes of Earth Expedition (HOT)
Three days after returning from Antarctica to visit the coldest place on the planet, we repacked and...
Antarctica - Extremes of Earth
We’re often venturing to the hottest places on Earth. But this time we’ve traded lava lakes...
Return To The Fire Expedition
Our fascination with volcanoes has became an obsession. They are an exquisite feature. Anyone who ventures...

Recent news
24 August 2025
Expedition Ambrym (Vanuatu) 2025
Over the past decade, I have maintained a comprehensive observational record of Ambrym Volcano in Vanuatu,...
09 August 2025
Expedition to Tofua Volcano, Tonga
We’ve just recently returned from a major expedition to the Kingdom of Tonga and in the process...
29 June 2025
The Cave of a Thousand Press-ups
I had the unique opportunity to visit one of Auckland’s longest lava caves: the “Cave of...
02 June 2025
Spectacular Aurora Display Illuminates New Zealand Skies
Stepping out of a lava cave in Auckland, my phone blew up with news: a massive solar flare with CME…and...
19 April 2025
Cyclone Tam Chase
Cyclone Tam formed between New Caledonia and New Zealand as a tropical low. It quickly intensified into...
04 April 2025
Rust and Ruin: Napier-Gisborne’s Lost Railway
The Palmerston North-Gisborne Line represents a significant chapter in New Zealand’s railway history....
03 April 2025
Auckland Lava Cave Exploration
Today marked a unique opportunity as we were granted special permission to explore another (new to us)...
02 April 2025
Reykjanes Peninsula (Iceland) Eruption
The Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland experienced another bout of intense geological activity, with an eruption...
21 March 2025
Large-scale eruption at Lewotobi
Mount Lewotobi, a twin volcano located on Flores Island, Indonesia, has entered a phase of heightened...
21 January 2025
New Plume at Fentale Volcano? Evidence Points to Rising Groundwater
Recent satellite images of Fentale volcano in Ethiopia have revealed a mysterious white feature or “blob”...
04 January 2025
Hydrothermal Eruption at Mt Dofen, Ethiopia
A vigorous hydrothermal eruption has commenced at Dofen volcano, characterised by the forceful ejection...
03 January 2025
Fentale Volcano, Ethiopia: Earthquake Swarm
The Fentale volcanic complex in the Main Ethiopian Rift (MER) is experiencing heightened concern due...
24 December 2024
New eruption at Kīlauea
Kīlauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawai’i began erupting early this morning, December 23rd,...
22 December 2024
Expedition to Karangetang Volcano
Our journey to Karangetang Volcano began in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi. Manado offered a welcome...
17 December 2024
Breaking: Vanuatu M 7.4 Earthquake
Urgent Earthquake and Tsunami Warning for Vanuatu A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck just...
16 December 2024
Raung Volcano Eruption
Raung Volcano (Indonesia) recently erupted, sending a plume of ash 4,000 meters into the atmosphere....
09 December 2024
Kanlaon Volcano Eruption
At 3:03 PM today, December 9th, 2024, a powerful explosive eruption originated from the summit vent of...
08 December 2024
Home Reef's island grows, satellite images confirm
Home Reef is a submarine volcano in the Tonga archipelago known for its “now you see it, now you...
06 December 2024
Expedition to Lewotolok (Lewotolo) Volcano
After the exhilarating experience of exploring Lewotobi, our Indonesian volcano expedition continued...
05 December 2024
Climbing Auckland’s 53 Volcanoes in 24 Hours
Auckland has always been my volcanic playground. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by...
