Planet Earth
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Planet Earth

1986
1 season
7 episodes
Documentary

Planet Earth is a seven episode PBS television documentary series, focusing on our planet, narrated by Richard Kiley. This vivid 7-part chronicle of discovery, documents some astonishing developments in geoscience, as it guides us to a better understanding of our planet's past, present and future. Voyage from the ocean's depths to the distant boundaries of the solar system. Planet Earth explores the geological forces that have shaped and continue to influence life on our planet, whether they come from deep within the earth's crust or the reaches of the solar system. A journey of breathtaking imagery and compelling ideas. Witness the power of the savage forces that created our world.

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  • The Living Machine

    1.The Living Machine

    22-01-198656m

    The episode discusses plate tectonics and geologic time, highlighting the work of James Hutton, Alfred Wegener, Harry Hess, Allan V. Cox, Brent Dalrymple, Frederick Vine, and Drumm...

  • The Blue Planet

    2.The Blue Planet

    29-01-198656m

    The episode discusses major new revelations about the oceans.

  • The Climate Puzzle

    3.The Climate Puzzle

    05-02-198656m

    The episode examines the complexities of the Earth's climate.

  • Tales from Other Worlds

    4.Tales from Other Worlds

    12-02-198656m

    Using special effects and actual footage from space to illustrate other worlds in the Solar System, the episode discusses the connections between the Earth and the cosmos.

  • Gifts from the Earth

    5.Gifts from the Earth

    19-02-198656m

    The episode focuses on the Earth's natural resources, including minerals such as copper, gold, silver, and platinum; fossil fuels such as petroleum, coal, and peat; and soil.

  • The Solar Sea

    6.The Solar Sea

    26-02-198656m

    The episode explores the Earth's relationship with the Sun.

  • Fate of the Earth

    7.Fate of the Earth

    05-03-198656m

    The episode explores the role of life in shaping the Earth and discusses the planet's possible future.

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