⚪️ COMPLETED · 2025
BENEATH
THE SURFACE
OF KILAUEA
A mysterious network of faults
On Hawaii's Big Island, a University of Geneva team tracks magma from the depths of the Earth to the surface — decoding the mechanics of volcanic eruptions to help keep communities safe.



ABOUT the film
For several years, a team of researchers from the University of Geneva, led by Dr. Jöel Ruch, has been dedicated to unraveling the complex mechanics governing the propagation of magma from the depths of the Earth through an underground network of faults and fractures.
The discoveries made by these scientists have direct implications for our understanding of volcanic eruptions and are of critical importance for public safety. Immerse yourself in the heart of their exceptional scientific mission on the island of Big Island.
This documentary was directed and produced by SciencEscape, in collaboration with the Department of Earth Sciences of the University
of Geneva.




SCREENING & awards
🎞️ Nominee - Liverpool Indie Awards 2025
🌿 Official Selection at the Rencontres Montagnes et Science Festival
– 2025/2026 Edition
PARTNERS & supporters
A huge thank you to all our supporters and partners for this project: the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Geneva.