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Earth: The Power of the Planet (5)

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Subjects: Earth Science, Global Warming, Ocean, Science, Space, Volcanoes, Weather

Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: BBC
Closed Captioned: No

Running Time: 5x50 mins
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Study Guide: No

Copyright Date: 2007
Available in French: Yes

Dr. Iain Stewart (host of Hot Rocks and Journeys from the Centre of the Earth) is the host of this new landmark series. He uses specialist imaging and compelling narrative to tell the life story of our planet, how it works, and what makes it so special.

Examining the great forces that shape the Earth - volcanoes, the ocean, the atmosphere and ice - the programme explores their central roles in our planet's story. How do these forces affect the Earth's landscape, its climate, and its history?

CGI gives the audience a ringside seat at these great events, while the final episode brings together all the themes of the series and argues that Earth is an exceptionally rare kind of planet - giving us a special responsibility to look after our unique world.

This is a series that shows the Earth in new and surprising ways. Extensive use of satellite imagery reveals new views of our planet, while timelapse filmed over many months brings the planet to life. Offering a balance between dramatic visuals and illuminating facts, this ground-breaking series makes global science truly compelling.