How The Earth Works

10.0 Oct 2013 1 Season 8 Episodes

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Overview

Biologist Liz Bonnin and geologist Martin Pepper set out on a global expedition to answer the most thought-provoking questions in earth science today. Throughout history, such geologic events as volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tectonic plate motion, earthquakes, and asteroid impacts have continually reshaped Earth's surface, spreading chaos across the planet. By performing experiments, making observations in the field, and consulting expert scientists, the eight-part series works to uncover Earth's immeasurable capacity to create and destroy.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 🇺🇸 United States · English

Cast

Martin Pepper

Himself

Liz Bonnin

Herself

Can Krakatoa Stop Time?

The hosts visit Asia to study a destructive volcano in the premiere of this series featuring the study of geological events.

Oct 9, 2013 45m

Asteroid Armageddon

Investigating a giant asteroid that may have been responsible for killing off the dinosaurs. Also: a NASA super gun; an underground river in Mexico.

Oct 16, 2013 45m

Will Iceland Poison the Skies?

Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.

Oct 23, 2013 45m

Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?

Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.

Oct 30, 2013 45m

Will Europe Burn in Hell?

Biologist Liz Bonnin and Geologist Martin Pepper investigate the world’s most dangerous volcano Mount Vesuvius only to discover that the three million people of Naples live in the shadow of another, much more deadly super volcano, called Campi Flegrei.

Nov 6, 2013 45m

The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb

Uranium used for the atomic bomb is sought in the Rocky Mountains.

Nov 13, 2013 45m

Ice Age or Hell Fire?

Evidence of the Ice Age is sought in North America.

Nov 20, 2013 45m

Japanese Death Match

A look at volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.

Nov 27, 2013 45m

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