The African continent is gradually splitting apart. Although a new ocean is expected to form as a result, it won't be for millions of years.

The lowest point in Africa, the Danakil is widely regarded as the hottest place on the planet, as its annual average ...

German volcanologist Tom Pfeiffer takes a group of volcano climbers on an adventure across the Danakil, and then on to the summit of Erte Ale volcano to see one of the world's few active lava lakes.