Seasons & Episodes
San Andreas Fault
The San Andreas Fault runs roughly 800 miles through some of the most valuable real estate in the world. The southern se
The Deepest Place on Earth
The Marianas Trench is the deepest place on earth, deeper than Mt. Everest is high. The trench is where the ocean floor
Krakatoa
On August 27th, 1883 a series of blasts on the island of Krakatoa culminated in a colossal explosion that blew the islan
Loch Ness
Home to the legend of the Loch Ness Monster, this lake holds more water than any other lake in Britain. It's only 10,000
New York
It is one of the most man-made spaces on the planet, but everything in New York from the height of the skyscrapers to th
Driest Place on Earth
The Atacama desert is considered the driest place on Earth. Since human records of the area began, some places have neve
Great Lakes
Scientists seek clues to the formation of North America's Great Lakes, the largest expanse of fresh water on the planet;
Yellowstone
Geologists evaluate Yellowstone National Park, one of the most dangerous geological features on Earth; the park is hit b
Tsunami
Tsunamis are one of the most terrifying forces of nature, destroying all in their path. The December 26th Tsunami is est
Asteroids
Asteroids might provide clues about the formation of early Earth; detective work uncovers that a big nickel deposit in C
Iceland
It is the largest and most fearsome volcanic island on the planet. We'll scour the island for clues, to address the myst
Hawaii
The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote island chain on the planet. Emerging in the center of the Pacific, their origin
The Alps
The jagged backbone of Europe, spanning seven countries and providing essential water to millions, the Alps are Europe's
Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is nearly 300 miles long and over a mile deep. You could stack four Empire State buildings one on top o
Vesuvius
Mt Vesuvius is the world's most dangerous volcano, and it threatens three million people. It was responsible for the mos
Birth of the Earth
The creation of the Earth is explored. Included: a study of the planet's oldest rocks and meteorites to see what they re
Sahara
Africa's Sahara Desert is the size of the United States, making it the largest desert in the world. It's also the hottes
Yosemite
The Sierra Nevada, North America's highest mountain range, contains one of the most awe-inspiring geological features on
The Rockies
From Alaska to New Mexico, the Rockies are one of the great mountain belts of the world--caused by tectonic forces of th
Ring of Fire
The single longest linear feature on Earth--the "Ring of Fire" circles almost the entire Pacific. It is a ring of active
Everest
It is the tallest and biggest mountain on earth, as far removed from sea level as it's possible to be--and yet its sedim
Death Valley
A look at the geologic treasure trove of Death Valley; how one of the hottest places on Earth holds evidence for the col
Mt. St. Helens
A look at the creation of the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state; its history of violent eruptions and the evi
Earth's Deadliest Eruption
A look back 250 million years ago when a massive volcanic eruption, (in what is now Siberia), spewed lava one mile thick
America's Ice Age
A look at past Ice Age eras that Earth has experienced throughout its existence; how the slightest changes in the planet
America's Gold
In the deserts of Nevada, research analysts will examine sedimentary rocks, which have built up over many years, to reve
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