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The Nature of Things | Season 2010-11 | Jul 28, 2011 | 45:10

Geologic Journey II: The Western Pacific Rim

Geologic 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.

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