How the Earth Works
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!
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Science Channel
- Documentary, Reality
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!
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
44 mins
An active volcano with the power to plunge the whole world into a brutal dark age is rising from the sea. Will it cataclysmically erupt once again?
Episode 2
Asteroid Armageddon
44 mins
Martin and Liz investigate a giant asteroid impact that may have wiped out the dinosaurs. Later, Martin experiences the power of a NASA supergun.
Episode 3
Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
44 mins
Martin and Liz explore Iceland to see if its volcanoes could cause chaos in the future. Later, Martin samples an insane motorsport on ashy slopes.
Episode 4
Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
44 mins
Liz and Martin travel to Hawaii to investigate how evidence of catastrophic events in its geological past reveals a legacy of destruction.
Episode 5
Will Europe Burn in Hell?
44 mins
Liz Bonnin and Martin Pepper investigate the volcano Mount Vesuvius. During the research, they discover another deadly super volcano, Campi Flegrei.
Episode 6
The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
44 mins
Biologist Liz and geologist Martin find out the answers to a series of scientific quandaries. What link do the Rockies have to the atomic bomb?
Episode 7
Ice Age or Hell Fire?
43 mins
How can scientist be worried that the planet is getting warmer when they know there should be another massive ice age coming? Ice age - less and less food for the people. Warming period more food for the people. Ice age billions of people die. Warming period more growing ares and longer growing seasons, more food for the people. Geesh are you guys that brain washed you can't even see that?
Episode 8
Japanese Death Match
44 mins
Liz and Martin visit Japan, to witness the battle that rages between the people and the land they live on.