How The Earth Works
How The Earth Works
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How The Earth Works

10.0 / 10
2013
1 season
8 episodes
DocumentaryReality

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.

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The Great Courses Amazon Channel
The Great Courses Amazon Channel

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Seasons

  • Can Krakatoa Stop Time?

    1.Can Krakatoa Stop Time?

    09-10-201345m

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

  • Asteroid Armageddon

    2.Asteroid Armageddon

    16-10-201345m

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

  • Will Iceland Poison the Skies?

    3.Will Iceland Poison the Skies?

    23-10-201345m

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

  • Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?

    4.Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?

    30-10-201345m

    Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.

  • Will Europe Burn in Hell?

    5.Will Europe Burn in Hell?

    06-11-201345m

    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...

  • The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb

    6.The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb

    13-11-201345m

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

  • Ice Age or Hell Fire?

    7.Ice Age or Hell Fire?

    20-11-201345m

    Evidence of the Ice Age is sought in North America.

  • Japanese Death Match

    8.Japanese Death Match

    27-11-201345m

    A look at volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.

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