Human nature can be scary, but it has never changed since man arrived and is not going to change, ever!
The only thing that's changed is human interference where we constantly attempt to change natural laws and in doing so cause catastrophe.
Have'nt watched, or read any of the above titles, but I'd guess it's all been said before. There's a good programme on as I type which illustrates the power of nature and there's nothing man can do to change the inevitable.
Exhaust emissions and other man made " problems " pale into insignificance when the power of a volcano and added phenomenon are considered.