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>> and the volcano blew its top late last week and shows no signs of quieting down. authorities fear the eruption could become the biggest in a century. in australia its a much different story, most of the southeast is in the grip of a cold snap. meteorologist pedram javaheri joins us with the details. incredible temperatures coming out of australia. >> a lot of snow for some areas. a ski report in new south wales had 70 centimeters come down. but the coldest place in the world, minus 80 celsi...

On his side what would he be up against physically? >> the two hs. hypoxia and hyperthermia. lets look at the two hs. 38,000 feet. the aircraft generally travels between 38,000 feet. >> what happened to the body at 38,000 feet? >> as you go above 10,000 feet you go into something called hypoxia which is a starvation of oxygen. and the person will slowly slip into unconsciousness. >> and do you suffocate at this point? >> youre unconscious at this point. not theres something else going on because...