How The Earth Works (2013)

Season 1

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!

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
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.
Asteroid Armageddon
E2
Asteroid ArmageddonInvestigating 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?
E3
Will Iceland Poison the Skies?Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.
Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
E4
Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.
Will Europe Burn in Hell?
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.
The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
E6
The Rockies Built the Atom BombUranium used for the atomic bomb is sought in the Rocky Mountains.
Ice Age or Hell Fire?
E7
Ice Age or Hell Fire?Evidence of the Ice Age is sought in North America.
Japanese Death Match
E8
Japanese Death MatchA look at volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.