How The Earth Works

How The Earth Works

  • 2013
  • 1 Seasons
  • 8 Episodes
  •  10  (1)
  •   Ended

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.

How The Earth Works
Seasons
Japanese Death Match
8. Japanese Death Match
November 27, 2013
A look at volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.
Ice Age or Hell Fire?
7. Ice Age or Hell Fire?
November 20, 2013
Evidence of the Ice Age is sought in North America.
The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
6. The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
November 13, 2013
Uranium used for the atomic bomb is sought in the Rocky Mountains.
Will Europe Burn in Hell?
5. Will Europe Burn in Hell?
November 06, 2013
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.
Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
4. Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
October 30, 2013
Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.
Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
3. Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
October 23, 2013
Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.
Asteroid Armageddon
2. Asteroid Armageddon
October 16, 2013
Investigating a giant asteroid that may have been responsible for killing off the dinosaurs. Also: a NASA super gun; an underground river in Mexico.
Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
1. Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
October 09, 2013
The hosts visit Asia to study a destructive volcano in the premiere of this series featuring the study of geological events.
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    October 09, 2013
  • Rating
    10  (1)