In the heart of Nicaragua, the Masaya volcano has been active for over 30,000 years, creating a landscape that shifts between a desolate lunar wasteland and a lush tropical jungle. Known by the Spanish as the “Gateway to Hell,” this “Burning Mountain” is an ecosystem of extremes. From parakeets that nest in toxic gas clouds to vampire bats lurking in ancient lava tubes, discover how nature pioneers a path through the ash and how 200,000 people live in the shadow of an imminent eruption.