How The Earth Works

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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How The Earth Works

Documentary

Reality

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First Aired on: Oct 09, 2013
Popularity: 4.2294: 1 votes
Networks: (US)
Status: Ended: Show Ended

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes

Season 1

Aired 12 years ago

8 Episodes

Episode 1Can Krakatoa Stop Time?45 min
The hosts visit Asia to study a destructive volcano in the premiere of this series featuring the study of geological events.
Episode 2Asteroid Armageddon45 min
Investigating a giant asteroid that may have been responsible for killing off the dinosaurs. Also: a NASA super gun; an underground river in Mexico.
Episode 3Will Iceland Poison the Skies?45 min
Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.
Episode 4Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?45 min
Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.
Episode 5Will Europe Burn in Hell?45 min
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.