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This Volcano Won't Stop Erupting

Season 1 Episode 8 | 9m 12s

Kilauea in Hawai’i has been in a state of near-constant eruption for decades, providing researchers with a uniquely reliable setting to study one of our planet’s most unpredictable and destructive forces. In a time of climate panic and tangible ecological destruction, what can we learn about the survival of our planet from one of the harshest environments on Earth?

Aired: 12/18/23
Extras
Lençóis Maranhenses boasts 350 square miles of dunes that fill crystal blue with lagoons each year.
With under 40 pupfish left in the wild, they are possibly the rarest fish on the planet.
Fossilized footprints suggest human presence in the Americas far earlier than previously believed.
Every winter, giant cuttlefish gather by the thousands for a battle royale to win a mate.
In Florida’s wetlands the carnivorous pitcher plant is blurring the lines between predator and ally.
The Northern Lights captivate viewers, but there may be more to this phenomenon than meets the eye.
What secrets can we unearth about the future of our planet from this petrified forest in Arizona?
Discover how The Atchafalaya Basin protects Louisiana's coast from hurricanes.
Meet Pando, an ancient tree in Utah that has grown into one of Earth's largest living wonders.
How are truffles key to the survival of the forest ecosystem at large?
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Lençóis Maranhenses boasts 350 square miles of dunes that fill crystal blue with lagoons each year.
With under 40 pupfish left in the wild, they are possibly the rarest fish on the planet.
Fossilized footprints suggest human presence in the Americas far earlier than previously believed.
The Bay of Fundy's extreme 50 foot tides carry enough potential energy to power a small city.
Every winter, giant cuttlefish gather by the thousands for a battle royale to win a mate.
In Florida’s wetlands the carnivorous pitcher plant is blurring the lines between predator and ally.
The Northern Lights captivate viewers, but there may be more to this phenomenon than meets the eye.
What secrets can we unearth about the future of our planet from this petrified forest in Arizona?
Discover how The Atchafalaya Basin protects Louisiana's coast from hurricanes.
Meet Pando, an ancient tree in Utah that has grown into one of Earth's largest living wonders.