Geologist Dr. Li vowed he would never return to Tianhuo Island after a catastrophic volcano eruption tragically killed his wife. But 20 years later, his daughter continues research work on the island that took her mother's life, developing a brilliant eruption forecasting system that could save countless lives. The island has now been transformed into a thrill-seeking theme park by greedy businessman Jack Harris (Jason Isaacs). Distraught over his daughter s safety, Dr. Li lands on the island as the volcano begins to erupt. It is a race against the clock to save his daughter, and the tourists and villagers from the apocalyptic chaos.