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How the Earth Works

Geologist Martin Pepper and Biologist Liz Bonnin investigate world history in a unique way: By exploring different parts of the world known for historic events and cataclysmic disasters, as well as parts of the world that have ties to the creation of the Earth from a scientific point of view. From the Ice Age, to the Meteor that struck the Earth 65 million years ago, to Krakatoa--watch as Martin and Liz learn How the Earth works!

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Liz Bonnin
Self - Presenter
Martin Pepper
Self - Presenter
Michelle Thaller
Self - Astronomer, NASA

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Can Krakatoa Stop Time?

44 mins

An active volcano with the power to plunge the whole world into a brutal dark age is rising from the sea. Will it cataclysmically erupt once again?

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