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.
Cast
Martin Pepper
Himself
Liz Bonnin
Herself
Seasons
E1Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
Oct 9, 2013
The hosts visit Asia to study a destructive volcano in the premiere of this series featuring the study of geological events.
E2Asteroid Armageddon
Oct 16, 2013
Investigating a giant asteroid that may have been responsible for killing off the dinosaurs. Also: a NASA super gun; an underground river in Mexico.
E3Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
Oct 23, 2013
Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.
E4Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
Oct 30, 2013
Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.
E5Will Europe Burn in Hell?
Nov 6, 2013
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.
E6The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
Nov 13, 2013
Uranium used for the atomic bomb is sought in the Rocky Mountains.
E7Ice Age or Hell Fire?
Nov 20, 2013
Evidence of the Ice Age is sought in North America.
E8Japanese Death Match
Nov 27, 2013
A look at volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.
Storyline
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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