“Daredevil and high-wire artist Nik Wallenda will attempt to cross an active volcano on live television Wednesday night.
“The stunt will be aired as a two-hour special called Volcano Live! With Nik Wallenda on ABC. The program started at 8 p.m. ET, and will follow Wallenda’s process as he prepares to walk across Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano.
“Masaya last erupted in 2016, creating a lava lake in its crater.
“Though Masaya is not expected to erupt during Wallenda’s walk, Wallenda says it is a possibility. However, even without an eruption, the stunt is dangerous.
“It’s 1,800 feet across the volcano, and high winds could make it difficult for Wallenda to keep his balance.
“If that wasn’t all, the volcano emits dangerous gases Wallenda says could suffocate or even blind him. To stay safe, Wallenda will be wearing a mask and goggles.”
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