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Earth: The Power of the Planet

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About Earth: The Power of the Planet

Earth: The Power of the Planet is a documentary TV series that premiered on BBC Two on November 20, 2007. It has 1 season and 5 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 5 "Rare Earth", aired on December 18, 2007.

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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5 episodes · 1 season

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2007 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago

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    5. Rare Earth

    Finale

    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.

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    4. Oceans

    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.

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    3. Ice

    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.

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    2. Atmosphere

    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.

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    1. Volcano

    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.

Earth: The Power of the Planet FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Earth: The Power of the Planet?

Earth: The Power of the Planet has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 18, 2007.

When did the latest episode of Earth: The Power of the Planet come out?

The most recent episode of Earth: The Power of the Planet, Season 1 Episode 5 "Rare Earth", aired on December 18, 2007.

How many seasons of Earth: The Power of the Planet are there?

Earth: The Power of the Planet has 1 season with 5 episodes in total.

When did Earth: The Power of the Planet first air?

Earth: The Power of the Planet first aired on BBC Two on November 20, 2007.

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