Earth: The Power of the Planet

Name: Earth: The Power of the Planet
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2007-11-20
Rating: 8.1
Cast: Iain Stewart

ENDED1 Season5 Episodes★ 8.1

Earth: The Power of the Planet is a documentary series on BBC Two that premiered in 2007, ending after 1 season and 5 episodes.

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NetworkBBC Two

First AiredNov 20, 2007

Last AiredDec 18, 2007

GenreDocumentary

Runtime60 min

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited Kingdom

ProductionBBC

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.

Cast

Iain Stewart

Self - Presenter

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 5 episodes

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E1Volcano

Nov 20, 200745m★ 7.0

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.

E2Atmosphere

Nov 27, 200745m★ 7.7

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.

E3Ice

Dec 4, 200745m★ 7.7

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.

E4Oceans

Dec 11, 200745m

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.

E5Rare Planet

Dec 18, 200745m

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.

About Earth: The Power of the Planet

Earth: The Power of the Planet is a documentary series on BBC Two. The show first aired on Nov 20, 2007 and currently has 1 season and 5 episodes. Earth: The Power of the Planet has ended. It has a rating of 8.1/10 based on 14 votes. The cast includes Iain Stewart.