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Death of the Rockies

Erosion is already taking a toll.

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The Nature of Things - Geologic Journey II: The Collision Zone: AsiaAug 11, 2011 | 45:11The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: The Collision Zone: Asia Video
The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: The Collision Zone: Asia Aug 11, 2011 | 45:11In Collision Zone, the fiery unpredictability of Indonesia's volcanoes meets the mythic Himalayan Mountains.
The Nature of Things - Geologic Journey II: The Pacific Rim: AmericasAug 4, 2011 | 45:11The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: The Pacific Rim: Americas Video
The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: The Pacific Rim: Americas Aug 4, 2011 | 45:11As the exploration of the Pacific Rim continues, Prof. Nick Eyles will travel along the west coast of North America. Following the shore, we'll travel from Alaska to California to Chile discovering how tectonic rhythms threaten the people living along the two continents' coastlines.
The Nature of Things - Geologic Journey II: The Western Pacific RimJul 28, 2011 | 45:10The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: The Western Pacific Rim Video
The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: The Western Pacific Rim Jul 28, 2011 | 45:10Geologic Journey II will travel along the Pacific Rim of Fire, home to half of the world's active volcanoes, and ninety per cent of the world's earthquakes.
The Nature of Things - Geologic Journey II: Along The African RiftJul 21, 2011 | 45:10The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: Along The African Rift Video
The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: Along The African Rift Jul 21, 2011 | 45:10For millions of years, the East African Rift has been widening as Africa is being torn asunder all the way from Ethiopia to Mozambique. Africa is literally ripping apart in three directions at the Afar Triangle, Ethiopia.
The Nature of Things - Geologic Journey II: Tectonic EuropeJul 14, 2011 | 45:03The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: Tectonic Europe Video
The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II: Tectonic Europe Jul 14, 2011 | 45:03Traverse the Eurasian plate across Europe - from Iceland, where new land is formed - to the Alps, where old land is destroyed.
The Nature of Things - Jurassic CoastSep 14, 2010 | 2:28The Nature of Things Jurassic Coast Video
The Nature of Things Jurassic Coast Sep 14, 2010 | 2:28An oil field is connected to the folded rocks of the Jurassic Coast.
The Nature of Things - Geologic Journey II PromoOct 21, 2010 | 1:43The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II Promo Video
The Nature of Things Geologic Journey II Promo Oct 21, 2010 | 1:43Join geologist and host Dr. Nick Eyles as he visits some of the planet's most compelling and dynamic landscapes - from the center of violent volcanoes to the deep trenches beneath ocean floor.
The Nature of Things - The Red CityOct 11, 2010 | 0:51The Nature of Things The Red City Video
The Nature of Things The Red City Oct 11, 2010 | 0:51Nick explores a hidden corner of the ancient city of Petra.
The Nature of Things - The Birthplace of HumanitySep 10, 2010 | 1:52The Nature of Things The Birthplace of Humanity Video
The Nature of Things The Birthplace of Humanity Sep 10, 2010 | 1:52Looking over the landscape of the Great Rift Valley.
The Nature of Things - Dormant but DeadlySep 14, 2010 | 0:40The Nature of Things Dormant but Deadly Video
The Nature of Things Dormant but Deadly Sep 14, 2010 | 0:40Along the edge of the dormant but deadly Laki volcano.
The Nature of Things - The Roof of the WorldSep 14, 2010 | 1:16The Nature of Things The Roof of the World Video
The Nature of Things The Roof of the World Sep 14, 2010 | 1:16Follow a glacial trail down the magnificent Himalayas.
The Nature of Things - CalcuttaOct 4, 2010 | 1:30The Nature of Things Calcutta Video
The Nature of Things Calcutta Oct 4, 2010 | 1:30Looking at the sediment in the Ganges.
The Nature of Things - Death of the RockiesSep 10, 2010 | 1:17The Nature of Things Death of the Rockies Video
The Nature of Things Death of the Rockies Sep 10, 2010 | 1:17Erosion is already taking a toll.
The Nature of Things - Treasures from the EarthSep 10, 2010 | 1:42The Nature of Things Treasures from the Earth Video
The Nature of Things Treasures from the Earth Sep 10, 2010 | 1:42Egyptians use limestone to create pottery.
The Nature of Things - A Culture DestroyedSep 10, 2010 | 1:01The Nature of Things A Culture Destroyed Video
The Nature of Things A Culture Destroyed Sep 10, 2010 | 1:01Nick explores a site in Masada, destroyed by earthquake in 1202.

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