Volcanic New Zealand

Season 1

New Zealand owes its existence to a fiery past. Journeying into some of New Zealand's most remote and stunning locations we follow researchers and adventurers on the ground at the bleeding edge of science.

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S1 E1 - A Violent Past
December 29, 2019
44min
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We travel back to before Zealandia drifted away from Gondwana and learn what New Zealand looked like when massive volcanic eruptions were occurring. We discover what caused these events and how they influenced the formation of New Zealand as it is today.
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S1 E2 - A Threatening Presence
December 29, 2019
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How do humans live in harmony with the titanic power of volcanism? What are the benefits and cultural impacts? How does volcanism enhance our daily lives? What is the current state of volcanology science and how can we mitigate the risks?
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S1 E3 - A Fiery Future
December 29, 2019
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New Zealand's most populous city - Auckland - is located amidst a field of over fifty volcanoes. When a major volcanism event occurs, what might it be and how will Aucklanders cope?
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