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The secrets behind some of the asteroids, comets and space debris that have fallen to Earth; the latest technologies to detect space objects before they strike and spacecraft designed to prevent them from attacking the planet in the future.

The secrets behind some of the asteroids, comets and space debris that have fallen to Earth; the latest technologies to detect space objects before they strike and spacecraft designed to prevent them from attacking the planet in the future.

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S2, EP6 "Man-Made Earthquakes"

Quakes can be triggered not just by forces deep within the earth, but also by giant dams and reservoirs, deep mines and the new technique of oil drilling called fracking.

Secrets of the Earth

S2, EP5 "It Fell From Space"

The secrets behind some of the asteroids, comets and space debris that have fallen to Earth; the latest technologies to detect space objects before they strike and spacecraft designed to prevent them from attacking the planet in the future.

Secrets of the Earth

S2, EP7 "Animal Invaders"

Burmese pythons in the Everglades, snake-like fish in the Potomac, and killer bees swarming America: a lack of predators helps these invasive species to take control.

Secrets of the Earth

S2, EP8 "The Birth and Death of the Planet"

The development of Earth from its birth in the solar system 4 1/2 billion years ago through the cataclysmic events that created the planet we know.

Secrets of the Earth

S2, EP4 "Sinkholes"

Sinkholes generate far below the earth's surface and are capable of opening up across more than 20% of it.

Secrets of the Earth

S2, EP3 "Strange Skies"

Thunderstorms create gigantic red and blue electrical shapes above the clouds; ice crystals refract light into multiple suns; rainbows appear, and every observer sees a different one.

Secrets of the Earth

S2, EP2 "Abandoned Places"

Volcanic destruction; oxidized auto plants and overgrown homes go under the microscope; seeking to uncover the secrets of earthly repossession.

Secrets of the Earth

S2, EP1 "Death Traps: Quicksand, Whirlpools & Riptides"

Quicksand, grabbing unsuspecting victims in a mortal grip; whirlpools, the relentless swirls of water trapping entire boats in their swift vortices; rip currents, the hidden rivers of ocean water sweeping even strong swimmers beyond the waves.

Humans may think they know about Earth, but there's a lot about the third planet from the sun that most don't. This series takes a look at some of its aspects -- with which the average person may be unacquainted. Computer graphics and scientists reveal new facts about Earth that include rain triggered by cosmic rays, and canyons of gravity that warp space and time. "Secrets of the Earth" explores this world, providing data and inspiring a sense of awe that people usually feel about other celestial bodies.
Original Air Date: May 19, 2013
Genres: NatureTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
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