Vesuvius is regarded as the most dangerous volcano in Europe. Experts warn that an eruption is long overdue and suggest a catastrophe scenario which would even surpass the ancient Vesuvius disaster of Pompeii. Not only the immediate vicinity of the volcano would be affected, but also large parts of Europe and the world's climate - according to the vision. Mojib Latif, Wolf Dombrowsky and Hans-Ulrich Schmincke present the potential risks and question man's behaviour.