Explore the Forces That Shape Worlds. Witness Fire in Motion.
An immersive Earth and planetary science experience that reveals how volcanic activity sculpts landscapes, drives geological change, and shapes the evolution of worlds.
About The Fire Within
A Journey Into the Heart of Volcanic Worlds
The Fire Within brings visitors into the dynamic processes that reshape our planet and planets beyond. From molten rivers in Iceland and Hawaii to massive shield volcanoes on Mars and volcanic plumes rising above Jupiter’s moons, the film explores how fire both destroys and creates.
Through 360° field cinematography, scientific visualizations, and narrative storytelling, audiences discover:
how magma moves beneath Earth’s crust
how eruptions build mountains and new land
how volcanic activity influences climate and ecosystems
how other worlds reveal the diversity of volcanic processes
Educational Themes and Interpretation
Visitors learn how magma forms, rises, and erupts — and how these processes shape surface features across time.
Volcanic Processes
Plate Tectonics and Planetary Formation
The film connects volcanic activity to Earth’s shifting plates and the geological evolution of planets and moons.
Comparative Volcanism Across the Solar System
By examining volcanic worlds beyond Earth, audiences gain perspective on our planet’s activity and its place in a larger cosmic system.
Scientific Advisors & Contributors
Geology, Earth Science, and Planetary Research Partners
The Deep Unknown draws on guidance from marine researchers and ocean-science institutions specializing in deep-sea ecosystems, climate impact studies, and biodiversity documentation.
What Visitors Will Experience
Immersive Volcanic Landscapes
Stand at the edge of lava flows, crater rims, and extraterrestrial volcanoes visualized through scientific models.
Low-frequency rumbles, gas bursts, and shifting rock textures deepen presence in volcanic environments.
Spatial Soundscapes
Clear narrational guidance helps visitors understand the forces behind eruptions and planetary change.
Scientific Explanation
Story-driven sequences connect scientific insight with the emotional power of witnessing planetary fire.
Narrative Interpretation
Presented Through the ALICE Theater
A Shared Immersive Experience Designed for Museums
The Fire Within is delivered through Hammer & Anvil’s ALICE theater—a seated, fully accessible shared immersive space that synchronizes the film across multiple headsets with spatial audio.
ALICE provides museums with:
wheelchair-friendly layouts
seated viewing for all mobility levels
smooth visuals for visitor comfort
synchronized group storytelling
minimal daily staffing
