

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…
Documentary, Reality • Series • 2013 • 1 season
Starring: Martin Pepper, Liz Bonnin

S1 E1 - Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
The hosts visit Asia to study a destructive volcano in the premiere of this series featuring the study of geological events.
Oct 9, 2013 • 45m

S1 E2 - Asteroid Armageddon
Investigating a giant asteroid that may have been responsible for killing off the dinosaurs. Also: a NASA super gun; an underground river in Mexico.
Oct 16, 2013 • 45m

S1 E3 - Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.
Oct 23, 2013 • 45m

S1 E4 - Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.
Oct 30, 2013 • 45m

S1 E5 - Will Europe Burn in Hell?
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.
Nov 6, 2013 • 45m

S1 E6 - The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
Uranium used for the atomic bomb is sought in the Rocky Mountains.
Nov 13, 2013 • 45m

S1 E7 - Ice Age or Hell Fire?
Evidence of the Ice Age is sought in North America.
Nov 20, 2013 • 45m

S1 E8 - Japanese Death Match
A look at volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.
Nov 27, 2013 • 45m
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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.
Documentary, Reality • TV Series • 2013