Voyage of the Continents Season 1

E1: Oceania - The Tectonic Ring of Fire

Examining what resulted from the collision of the Australian and Pacific plates that formed the lands of the South Pacific.

E2: Asia - The Tectonics of Life and Death

The greatest destruction of life in the Earth's history; Siberia joining other land masses. Charting Siberia's course across the Earth's surface and the formation of the planet's largest continent.

E3: Asia - Rising Mountains and Sinking Countries

The Indian subcontinent pushes the Himalayas upward; Japan is shaken by tectonic forces; Indonesia is ravaged by volcanoes. The rise of the Himalayas is chronicled. Also: Natural events that impacted Japan and Indonesia are discussed.

E4: Europe - Tropical Beginnings

Europe was born of three massive tectonic collisions, leading the numerous transformations. Exploring Europe's geological history. Also: Fossils and petrified forests are examined.

E5: Europe - A Turbulent Future

Europe continues to be transformed by tectonic forces; Iceland cracks at the seams; the Alps are rising. Changes in Iceland and the Mediterranean Sea are examined as tectonic forces continue to transform Europe.