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Earth: The Power of the Planet

Earth: The Power of the Planet

162007•1h 0m•8.1/10
Documentary

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8.1/10(10)

In each episode, geologist Dr. Iain Stewart explains the effects and importance of a specific force of nature, such as wind or volcanism. He also examines the various ways in which it shapes planet earth itself and influences life on it, often in conjunction with other natural forces, and sometimes with lifeforms, as in the 'apocalyptically' grave case of global warming.

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Production

BBC

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 20, 2007

Last Aired

December 18, 2007

Networks

BBC Two

Trailers & Videos

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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
Volcano
E1
Volcano
Air date: 2007-11-20
Volcanoes have a fearsome reputation. In reality, they are the most important force in the creation of the planet as we know it today. Iain abseils into a lava lake and cave dives in a cenote to show how the heat that fuels volcanoes also drives some of the most fundamental processes on the planet.
Atmosphere
E2
Atmosphere
Air date: 2007-11-27
Iain travels into the stratosphere in a Cold War fighter, gets his eyebrows singed in Siberia and discovers why Argentina is one of the stormiest places on Earth. All to show why our atmosphere is unique and utterly crucial for life.
Ice
E3
Ice
Air date: 2007-12-04
Ice may be nothing more than frozen water but, as Iain explains, it holds extraordinary power. Descending 150m down a frozen waterfall, he sees a glacier in action from below and discovers why the huge Jacobshaven glacier is retreating, he shows how it shaped our past and may now threaten our future.
Oceans
E4
Oceans
Air date: 2007-12-11
Travelling from Hawaii to the Amazon and Ethiopia and then on to the Mediterranean, Iain tells the story of the oceans – fierce waves, huge tidal bores, global currents and the future dangers of global warming.
Rare Earth
E5
Rare Earth
Air date: 2007-12-18
Iain looks at the big picture of Earth's place in space. It's taken four and a half billions years and several great catastrophes to turn it from a barren rock to the unique planet we know today.

Cast

Iain Stewart

Iain Stewart

Self - Presenter

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