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The Western Pacific Rim is a geologic time capsule containing secrets to the birth -- and destruction -- of continents.
Birthplace of a Continent The Western Pacific Rim is a geologic time capsule containing secrets to the birth -- and destruction -- of continents. When Earth Erupts 01:46 February 04, 2011 463 -
A massive drilling ship will use gigantic robotic arms and GPS to explore a section of plate boundary, up to 7000 meters below the sea floor, that ruptured in 1943. Will it rupture again and threaten Tokyo's 23 million residents?
Drilling 7000 Meters Deep A massive drilling ship will use gigantic robotic arms and GPS to explore a section of plate boundary, up to 7000 meters below the sea floor, that ruptured in 1943. Will it rupture again and threaten Tokyo's 23 million residents? When Earth Erupts 02:02 February 04, 2011 405 -
Nick Isles heads back to New Zealand's South Island, to explore on a massive scale the process of land creation and destruction caused by glacial and plate tectonic activity.
Glaciers Vs. Tectonics Nick Isles heads back to New Zealand's South Island, to explore on a massive scale the process of land creation and destruction caused by glacial and plate tectonic activity. When Earth Erupts 02:56 February 04, 2011 235 -
Just outside New Zealand, White Island sits at the junction of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates. At this point, the floor of the Pacific Ocean dives down deep below the Australian plate.
Subduction Zone Just outside New Zealand, White Island sits at the junction of the Pacific and Australian tectonic plates. At this point, the floor of the Pacific Ocean dives down deep below the Australian plate. When Earth Erupts 01:32 February 04, 2011 374
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- When Earth Erupts: The Western Pacific Rim
- The Pacific Rim is home to half of the world's active volcanoes, and ninety percent of the world's earthquakes, yet nearly 800 million people continue to live within its violent edge.
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- When Earth Erupts: Birthplace of a Continent
- The Western Pacific Rim is a geologic time capsule containing secrets to the birth -- and destruction -- of continents.
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Video Added: February 04, 2011
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Runtime: 01:46
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