How the Earth Was Made

6.9/10200945mEnded2 Seasons · 26 Episodes

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HISTORY goes to the ends of the earth to find where our world began. Forged from fire and ice, formed by floods, volcanoes, asteroids and earthquakes, our planet tells a dynamic geological story. What are mega-tsunamis? What happens when you have millions of years of rain? Visual effects, location filming and stunning aerial photography bring viewers back 4.5 billion years to enjoy a unique window on our world. How the Earth Was Made peels back time like layers of rock to reveal the origins of the place we call home.

Released: Feb 10, 2009

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Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes

Season 2

13 episodes

Top Cast

Corey Johnson

Self - Narrator (voice)

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