Ep 15. The Fraudulent Volcano

Jonny Quest season 1 episode 15, titled "The Fraudulent Volcano," is an action-packed episode that follows our heroes on a dangerous mission to stop a group of swindlers from profiting off of a volcanic eruption.

The episode begins with Jonny, his father Dr. Benton Quest, and their team traveling to a remote island to study an active volcano. They are joined by a group of scientists from a neighboring research facility, including Professor Eric Von Trapp, who claims to have predicted the volcanic eruption with his seismic sensors.

As the group sets up their equipment, Jonny and his friend Hadji stumble upon a group of suspicious-looking men who are attempting to sabotage the researchers' equipment. They discover that the men are part of a scheme to create a fake volcanic eruption and use it to extort money from the island's wealthy inhabitants.

Determined to stop the fraudsters, Jonny and Hadji team up with Race Bannon and head to the fake volcano site. They are able to dismantle the fake eruption equipment and capture the culprits. However, their victory is short-lived as they soon discover that the real volcano has become dangerously active, putting everyone on the island in imminent danger.

With the help of Dr. Quest and the other researchers, Jonny and his team work to devise a plan to stop the volcano from erupting and save the island inhabitants. In a thrilling sequence of events, they are able to use explosives to divert the lava flow and prevent a catastrophic eruption.

As the episode comes to a close, the team reflects on their successful mission and the importance of using science for good. "The Fraudulent Volcano" is a classic Jonny Quest episode, featuring excitement, danger, and an important message about the power of science and technology.