How The Earth Works

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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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Cast

Martin Pepper

Himself

Liz Bonnin

Herself

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Can Krakatoa Stop Time?

2013-10-09 · 45m

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

Asteroid Armageddon

2013-10-16 · 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.

Will Iceland Poison the Skies?

2013-10-23 · 45m

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

Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?

2013-10-30 · 45m

Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.

Will Europe Burn in Hell?

2013-11-06 · 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.