A maverick scientist is convinced that a major volcanic eruption is only days away from destroying the city. Despite his certainty he struggles to convince his sceptical colleagues and ambitious wife to raise the alarm. As the eruption draws closer, his daughter tries to keep their family from falling apart. Meanwhile, residents of the city struggle with their personal crises as they start to evacuate.

A maverick scientist is convinced that a major volcanic eruption is only days away from destroying the city. Despite his certainty he struggles to convince his sceptical colleagues and ambitious wife to raise the alarm. As the eruption draws closer, his daughter tries to keep their family from falling apart. Meanwhile, residents of the city struggle with their personal crises as they start to evacuate.