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Under the Shadow of the Volcanoes

Season 8 Episode 808 | 26m 46s

Guatemala has more active volcanoes than any other country in North America, leaving an indelible imprint on the landscape and on the cultures of the nation. With volcanoes come earthquakes and no city illustrates a greater heritage of both than Antigua. And while volcanoes destroy, they can a fine landscape as with Lake Atitlán.

Aired: 03/12/20
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
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