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Through 'Liquid Darkness: What Drives People to Danger on the Edge of Volcanoes,' I am researching my own and the other living creatures' relationship with nature - their vulnerability in surroundings where they have to face their mortality. I am fascinated by what occurs when volcanoes, human beings, and their complex behavior come together. There is a kinesthesia of devastation and creation that interests me. In the past six months, I have managed to visit eight different volcanoes and have been to Vesuvius twice. For the thesis and field trips, I interviewed volcanologists, researchers, locals, and visual artists who have worked on volcanic lands. The following chapters are based on my field notes and interviews, complemented with a photographic investigation of the surroundings. It starts with chapters about risks posed by volcanoes, human interactions with volcanoes, and volcanoes in art. From there, we move on to more personal content - the field trips. Each volcano chapter focuses on a specific issue, such as cairns in Volcanic Eifel, the disappearance of the beach in Salina, the pumice factory in Lipari and sigils in Chaîne des Puys. It ends with final remarks on the aftermath and a discussion about disturbances and human-made dangers versus the dangers posed by volcanoes. It is a journey unescorted by the promise of stability.