Voyage of the Continents(2012)
Overview
This extraordinary series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth’s continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of Earth’s crust. As landmasses assemble and separate, they fuel volcanoes and spark earthquakes, building mountains and tearing valleys. We see the Earth, eons in the making, through the eyes of geologists and other scientists.
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Season 1
5 episodes • 2012
Season 1
5 episodes • 2012
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceania - The Tectonic Ring of Fire | Jun 4, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Asia - The Tectonics of Life and Death | Jun 5, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Asia - Rising Mountains and Sinking Countries | Jun 6, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Europe - Tropical Beginnings | Jun 7, 2012 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Europe - A Turbulent Future | Jun 8, 2012 | 0.0 |
Season 2
5 episodes • 2013
Season 2
5 episodes • 2013
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Origins of Africa | Jul 15, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Africa Today | Jul 15, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 3 | North America | Jul 15, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Central America | Jul 15, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 5 | South America | Jul 15, 2013 | 0.0 |
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