How The Earth Works

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2013-10-09

Last Air Date: 2013-11-27

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Networks: Science

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Top Cast

Martin Pepper as Himself
Liz Bonnin as Herself

Seasons

Season 1 (2013)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Can Krakatoa Stop Time? (2013-10-09)

The hosts visit Asia to study a destructive volcano in the premiere of this series featuring the study of geological events.
Ep. 2: Asteroid Armageddon (2013-10-16)

Investigating a giant asteroid that may have been responsible for killing off the dinosaurs. Also: a NASA super gun; an underground river in Mexico.
Ep. 3: Will Iceland Poison the Skies? (2013-10-23)

Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.
Ep. 4: Will Hawaii Sink L.A.? (2013-10-30)

Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.
Ep. 5: Will Europe Burn in Hell? (2013-11-06)

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.
Ep. 6: The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb (2013-11-13)

Uranium used for the atomic bomb is sought in the Rocky Mountains.
Ep. 7: Ice Age or Hell Fire? (2013-11-20)

Evidence of the Ice Age is sought in North America.
Ep. 8: Japanese Death Match (2013-11-27)

A look at volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.