How The Earth Works

Released: 2013-10-09

Runtime: 45 minutes

Episode Overview

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

Series Overview

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.