How the Earth Works

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season
  • 7.3  (62)

Hosts Liz Bonin and Martin Pepper set out on explorations of some of the most provocative questions facing earth science today. They'll get down and dirty to find out how geologic events in Hawaii could wipe out LA. Could another volcanic eruption in Iceland shut down our airways? Could the continued growth of Mt. Everest start World War III? In their search for answers, they'll reveal how the Earth works.

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Seasons
Japanese Death Match
8. Japanese Death Match
November 27, 2013
Exploring volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.
Ice Age or Hell Fire?
7. Ice Age or Hell Fire?
November 20, 2013
Geologist, Martin Pepper, and biologist, Liz Bonnin, explore North America in search of evidence of the most powerful geological events the Earth has ever seen -Ice Ages. Finding out how they have both carved the land and moulded life.
The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
6. The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
November 13, 2013
Geologist, Martin Pepper, and biologist, Liz Bonnin, travel to the iconic Rocky Mountains, to reveal the extraordinary link between the Rockies' soaring peaks and the uranium that ended up in ‘Little Boy', the atomic bomb detonated over the Japanese city
Will Europe Burn in Hell?
5. Will Europe Burn in Hell?
November 6, 2013
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.
Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
4. Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
October 30, 2013
Exploring catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history.
Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
3. Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
October 23, 2013
Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could create global problems in the future.
Asteroid Armageddon
2. Asteroid Armageddon
October 16, 2013
Martin and Liz investigate a giant asteroid impact that may have wiped out the Dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Martin experiences the power of a NASA supergun and Liz follows the geological clues to Mexico where she dives an underground river.
Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
1. Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
October 9, 2013
An active volcano with the power to plunge the whole world into a brutal dark age is rising for the sea in the heart of the Asia. It's done it before - and it will erupt again.
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Hosts Liz Bonin and Martin Pepper set out on explorations of some of the most provocative questions facing earth science today. They'll get down and dirty to find out how geologic events in Hawaii could wipe out LA. Could another volcanic eruption in Iceland shut down our airways? Could the continued growth of Mt. Everest start World War III? In their search for answers, they'll reveal how the Earth works.

How the Earth Works is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on October 9, 2013.

Where to Watch How the Earth Works

How the Earth Works is available for streaming on the Science Channel website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch How the Earth Works on demand at Amazon Prime, Vudu, Science Channel, Google Play, Apple TV and Tubi TV.

  • Premiere Date
    October 9, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    7.3  (62)