Volcano voices: from ashes to archives and art Hosted by the Volcanic Impacts on Climate and Society Conference 2026
Large volcanic eruptions can dim the Sun and change global climate, cooling the surface and reducing harvests. The impacts on food security have sometimes been profound, leading to disease, migration and conflict. This film reveals how collaboration across the sciences, arts and humanities is shedding new light on our past.
Passionate volcano enthusiast, Professor Clive Oppenheimer from the University of Cambridge, makes his filmmaking debut with this unconventional exploration of volcanic activity that reaches far beyond the boundaries of classical geology. With curiosity, wit and stunning imagery, the film brings together researchers, artists and diverse perspectives into a compelling portrait of how volcanoes have shaped, and continue to shape, our planet and civilisation. Tracing volcanic influences across scientific, social and archaeological contexts, the film asks what stories the fiery depths of the Earth still have left to tell us.
Hosted as part of the Volcanic Impacts on Climate and Society Conference 2026, this special screening welcomes volcano enthusiasts, science lovers and documentary film audiences alike for an evening of film and discussion. The documentary has been featured at international science film festivals, including the AFO Science Film Festival and FICMEC's Vulcanalia programme.
Running time for Volcano voices: from ashes to archives and art is 61 minutes, which will be followed by a 30-minute question and answer (Q&A) session with Professor Oppenheimer and the cast of the film.