Phenomena

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season

Phenomena: Mysterious and powerful forces drive our universe, from devastating earthquakes and deadly storms on Earth, to the cataclysm of supernovas and black holes in space. Join us on a quest to explore the science of nature's most intriguing phenomena.

Phenomena is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (9 episodes). The series first aired on July 21, 2013.

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Invisible Universe: A World in Slow Motion
9. Invisible Universe: A World in Slow Motion
May 3, 2016
Explosions, Race cars, and incredible animals, all in super-slow motion! What we can't see evades us, but with the help of cutting edge camera technology, the mysteries of our world are revealed in astounding detail.
Avalanche: Man Versus Earth
8. Avalanche: Man Versus Earth
April 22, 2011
Tumbling snow can be a massively destructive force, but is this destruction avoidable? With scientific understanding growing all the time, is it possible to gain the upper hand and control this awesome power of nature?
Secrets of Quantum Physics: Let There Be Life
7. Secrets of Quantum Physics: Let There Be Life
December 26, 2014
Professor Jim applies quantum physics to nature. He discusses how robins navigate using quantum entanglement, how our sense of smell is touched by ethereal quantum vibrations, and even how physics might play a role in evolution.
Secrets of Quantum Physics: Einstein's Nightmare
6. Secrets of Quantum Physics: Einstein's Nightmare
December 19, 2014
Albert Einstein hated the idea that nature is governed by chance. Professor Jim Al-Khalili reveals how Einstein thought he'd found a fatal flaw in quantum physics that implies that subatomic particles can communicate faster than light.
Magnetic Storm
5. Magnetic Storm
November 8, 2012
Generated deep within the Earth's molten core, our magnetic field protects our planet from deadly radiation from space. However, scientists have discovered that it is weakening. Could our world lose its vital magnetic shield?
The Great San Francisco Earthquake
4. The Great San Francisco Earthquake
March 14, 2016
Using a combination of CGI technology, live action, and incredible first hand testimony from survivors, witness a spectacular and highly emotional account of America's worst ever natural urban catastrophe.
A Volcano Odyssey
3. A Volcano Odyssey
June 2, 2014
Follow the story of 65 million years of evolution around a volcanic hotspot in the Indian Ocean. These catastrophic events have shaped life as we know it, from the smallest microbes to the largest beasts to ever live, the dinosaurs.
Hyper Hurricane
2. Hyper Hurricane
January 3, 2014
As Scientists race to understand recent increases in Atlantic hurricane violence, their research reveals ancient clues of extreme hurricane cycles in unlikely places. Are we about to experience one of the deadliest hurricane cycles ever known?
The Year Without Summer
1. The Year Without Summer
July 21, 2013
Almost two hundred years ago, Mount Tambora, in Eastern Indonesia, unleashed the most deadly eruption in history, wiping out at least 117,000 people. However, the death toll continued to rise as it triggered worldwide climate change.
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Where to Watch Phenomena
Phenomena is available for streaming on the XiveTV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Phenomena on demand at Amazon Prime.
  • Premiere Date
    July 21, 2013