How the Earth Works

How the Earth Works

Science Ended

1 Season · 8 Episodes · Premiered October 9, 2013 · Ended November 27, 2013

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!

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes
E01
Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
Thu, Oct 10 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Krakatoa, a deadly volcano in the heart of Asia, has the possibility of erupting and the power to plunge the world into a cruel dark age.
E02
Asteroid Armageddon
Thu, Oct 17 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Martin and Liz explore a massive asteroid impact 65 million years ago that wiped out the dinosaurs. Later, Martin experiences the power of a NASA supergun.
E03
Will Iceland Poison the Sky?
Fri, Oct 25 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Martin and Liz survey volcanoes in Iceland to see if they could spread global chaos; Martin tries out an insane motorsport on ashy slopes.
E04
Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
Thu, Oct 31 2013 2:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Liz and Martin travel to Hawaii to study evidence of catastrophic events and the destruction of its geological past.
E05
Will Europe Burn in Hell?
Thu, Nov 7 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Liz Bonnin and Martin Pepper investigate Mount Vesuvius near Naples, Italy and a nearby massive supervolcano, Campi Flegrei.
E06
The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
Thu, Nov 14 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Biologist Liz and geologist Martin examine the link between the Rocky Mountains and the uranium found in the Atomic bomb.
E07
Ice Age or Hell Fire?
Thu, Nov 21 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Martin Pepper and Liz Bonnin journey from the glaciers of Canada to the heat of Death Valley looking for evidence of Ice Ages in North America.
E08
Japanese Death Match
Thu, Nov 28 2013 3:00 AM GMT+0000 60 min
Liz and Martin go to Japan to see just how much of a threat volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis pose.
Liz Bonnin
Liz Bonnin as Presenter
Martin Pepper
Martin Pepper as Presenter

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