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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.

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.

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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.

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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