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Season 1
June 4, 2012

Season 1

01. Oceania - The Tectonic Ring of Fire

Examining what resulted from the collision of the Australian and Pacific plates that formed the lands of the South Pacific.

43min
June 4, 2012

02. Asia - The Tectonics of Life and Death

The greatest destruction of life in the Earth's history; Siberia joining other land masses. Charting Siberia's course across the Earth's surface and the formation of the planet's largest continent.

43min
June 5, 2012

03. Asia - Rising Mountains and Sinking Countries

The Indian subcontinent pushes the Himalayas upward; Japan is shaken by tectonic forces; Indonesia is ravaged by volcanoes. The rise of the Himalayas is chronicled. Also: Natural events that impacted Japan and Indonesia are discussed.

43min
June 6, 2012

04. Europe - Tropical Beginnings

Europe was born of three massive tectonic collisions, leading the numerous transformations. Exploring Europe's geological history. Also: Fossils and petrified forests are examined.

43min
June 7, 2012

05. Europe - A Turbulent Future

Europe continues to be transformed by tectonic forces; Iceland cracks at the seams; the Alps are rising. Changes in Iceland and the Mediterranean Sea are examined as tectonic forces continue to transform Europe.

43min
June 8, 2012