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Greatest Discoveries in Earth Science
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Take an in depth look at our planet with host Bill Nye, as he examines the Earth's inner and outer core.
The Core of the Earth Take an in depth look at our planet with host Bill Nye, as he examines the Earth's inner and outer core. 100 Greatest Discoveries 02:39 February 10, 2009 42061 -
Groundbreaking research by Alfred Wegener reveals that the phenomenon of continental drift.
Continental Drift Groundbreaking research by Alfred Wegener reveals that the phenomenon of continental drift. 100 Greatest Discoveries 02:12 February 10, 2009 28796 -
One of the dynamic principles of geology is explained with Harry Hess' discovery of Sea Floor Spreading and the concept of subduction.
Sea Floor Spreading One of the dynamic principles of geology is explained with Harry Hess' discovery of Sea Floor Spreading and the concept of subduction. 100 Greatest Discoveries 01:11 February 10, 2009 16419 -
Bill Nye and geologist, Dr. Neal Driscoll visit the California coastline where the Pacific and North American plates collide to help explain the phenomenon and effects of plate tectonics
Plate Tectonics Bill Nye and geologist, Dr. Neal Driscoll visit the California coastline where the Pacific and North American plates collide to help explain the phenomenon and effects of plate tectonics 100 Greatest Discoveries 02:05 February 10, 2009 47500 -
Weather and long term climate studies got its start with meteorologist Leon Teisserenc de Bort's discovery of the earth's layers, which he coined as the troposphere and the stratosphere.
Atmospheric Layers Weather and long term climate studies got its start with meteorologist Leon Teisserenc de Bort's discovery of the earth's layers, which he coined as the troposphere and the stratosphere. 100 Greatest Discoveries 01:19 February 10, 2009 10709 -
Watch one of the most visible effects of global warming and how the emission of fossil fuels may contribute to current warming trends.
Global Warming, Shrinking Glaciers and CO2 Emissions Watch one of the most visible effects of global warming and how the emission of fossil fuels may contribute to current warming trends. 100 Greatest Discoveries 01:57 May 01, 2009 15370 -
Through his hot air balloon experiments, physicist, Victor Hess discovers the phenomenon and effects of cosmic radiation.
Cosmic Radiation Through his hot air balloon experiments, physicist, Victor Hess discovers the phenomenon and effects of cosmic radiation. 100 Greatest Discoveries 01:23 February 10, 2009 92981 -
Bernard Brunhes' study of volvanic eruptions lead to the discovery of the earth's magnetic field reversal.
Magnetic Field Reversal Bernard Brunhes' study of volvanic eruptions lead to the discovery of the earth's magnetic field reversal. 100 Greatest Discoveries 02:34 February 10, 2009 22875 -
Watch as Bill Nye examines Charles Lyell's study of rock formations and how they revealed that the process of geological change was slowly developed over time.
Geological Change Watch as Bill Nye examines Charles Lyell's study of rock formations and how they revealed that the process of geological change was slowly developed over time. 100 Greatest Discoveries 02:51 February 10, 2009 7793 -
Bertram Boltwood's study of decaying radioactive uranium in rock formations gives insight into calculating the age of the earth.
Radiometric Dating Bertram Boltwood's study of decaying radioactive uranium in rock formations gives insight into calculating the age of the earth. 100 Greatest Discoveries 02:54 February 10, 2009 10450
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- Greatest Discoveries in Earth Science
- What are the most important scientific discoveries of all time?
- List Added: May 12, 2009
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