Geologic Journey
Geologic Journey is a five part documentary series,shot in high definition,which delves into the geological history that has shaped the mythic Canadian landscape,offering a wide and compelling range of scientific,amateur enthusiast and narrative perspectives that enlighten the ways in which out land is shaped.Blending state of the art new science ,a range of visual techniques and personal observation,the series documents the incredible and sometimes surprising geological history of Canada,mirroring the mythic quality of out landscape,its dramatic scale and extraordinary contrasts.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jul 08, 2009
- Popularity: 0.8881
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- Networks
- (DE)
- Production
CBC (CA)
- Status: Ended
Show Ended
2 seaons till Nov 25, 2010
Last episode: The Collision Zone: Asia
Seasons & episodes
Total 2 seasons, 10 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1The Great Lakes min
Discover the roots of a long vanished mountain range, explore the remains of an inland tropical sea and trace the story of a dramatic flood.
Episode 2The Rockies min
An ever-changing landmass, geologists are learning how the Rockies were formed and discovering what they will become.
Episode 3The Canadian Shield min
The largest - and one of the oldest - expanses of ancient rock on the planet has riches of gold and diamonds under it's crust.
Episode 4The Appalachians min
These fabled mountains contain a geologic puzzle, a rich legacy, and the scarcely known threat of earthquakes.
Episode 5The Atlantic Coast min
The dramatic story of volcanic outpourings, massive rifting of continents and the bursting forth of a new ocean - the Atlantic. Scientists explore the Tablelands mountain range in Newfoundland.