How The Earth Works

2013
Ended
Documentary · Reality
~45m / ep
1 season
10.0/10

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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E1. Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
Oct 9, 2013 · 45m
The hosts visit Asia to study a destructive volcano in the premiere of this series featuring the study of geological events.
E2. Asteroid Armageddon
Oct 16, 2013 · 45m
Investigating a giant asteroid that may have been responsible for killing off the dinosaurs. Also: a NASA super gun; an underground river in Mexico.
E3. Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
Oct 23, 2013 · 45m
Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.
E4. Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
Oct 30, 2013 · 45m
Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.
E5. Will Europe Burn in Hell?
Nov 6, 2013 · 45m
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.
E6. The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
Nov 13, 2013 · 45m
Uranium used for the atomic bomb is sought in the Rocky Mountains.