1. Oceania - The Tectonic Ring of Fire
43min
4th Jun 2012
Examining what resulted from the collision of the Australian and Pacific plates that formed the lands of the South Pacific.
Episodes
Cast
Season 1
2. Asia - The Tectonics of Life and Death
43min
5th Jun 2012
The greatest destruction of life in the Earth's history; Siberia joining other land masses. Charting Siberia's course across the Earth's surface and the formation of the planet's largest continent.
3. Asia - Rising Mountains and Sinking Countries
43min
6th Jun 2012
The Indian subcontinent pushes the Himalayas upward; Japan is shaken by tectonic forces; Indonesia is ravaged by volcanoes. The rise of the Himalayas is chronicled. Also: Natural events that impacted Japan and Indonesia are discussed.
4. Europe - Tropical Beginnings
43min
7th Jun 2012
Europe was born of three massive tectonic collisions, leading the numerous transformations. Exploring Europe's geological history. Also: Fossils and petrified forests are examined.
5. Europe - A Turbulent Future
43min
8th Jun 2012
Europe continues to be transformed by tectonic forces; Iceland cracks at the seams; the Alps are rising. Changes in Iceland and the Mediterranean Sea are examined as tectonic forces continue to transform Europe.
First air date
4th Jun 2012
Last air date
15th Jul 2013
Status
Returning Series
Type
Documentary
Original language
fr