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  • The Age of Earth
    The Age of Earth

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    How old is the Earth? It took scientists years to find out.

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  • Erosion
    Erosion

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    The movement of continental plates and water combined to carve out a spectacular landscape.

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  • Oceans
    Oceans

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    Where did Earth's water come from? Scientists explain a surprising possible source.

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  • Mega Tsunamis
    Mega Tsunamis

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    Large scale landslides located next to bodies of water are known to cause extreme tsunamis, which have wave heights reaching several thousand feet.

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  • The Secrets of Meteorites
    The Secrets of Meteorites

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    Broken pieces of asteroids called meteorites contain valuable information about our solar system and planet.

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  • Deepest Place on Earth
    Deepest Place on Earth

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    The Marianas Trench is where the ocean floor disappears into the center of the earth and is known as the deepest place on earth.

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Full Episodes

  • How the Earth Was Made: America's Gold
    How the Earth Was Made: America's Gold

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    Throughout the ages, geologic processes have concentrated gold into various deposits in certain locations around the globe.

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  • How the Earth Was Made: America's Ice Age
    How the Earth Was Made: America's Ice Age

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    Chart the progress of the ice ages throughout Earth's history, from the planet’s original icy state millions of years ago to the more recent ice ages.

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  • How The Earth Was Made: Earth's Deadliest Eruptions
    How The Earth Was Made: Earth's Deadliest Eruptions

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    Find out how enormous volcanic eruptions led to the greatest global catastrophes of all time, leaving life itself on the brink of annihilation.

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