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Hot Rocks: Geology of Civilization

Dr Iain Stewart explores the Pacific Rim to uncover how the Earth's rocks have influenced human history, from the destructive power of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, and firestorms to the surprising reasons people inhabit these volatile regions.

Dr Iain Stewart explores the Pacific Rim to uncover how the Earth's geology has influenced human history. He investigates why people inhabit areas prone to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides, and firestorms, traveling through Indonesia, California, Peru, and Japan to find surprising insights and perspectives.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Indonesia

1. Indonesia

Aired: Sep 5, 2006

Exploring the Pacific rim, Iain Stewart uncovers how the geological forces be...

Episode 2 California

2. California

Aired: Sep 12, 2006

Exploring the Pacific Rim's breathtaking scenery, Iain Stewart investigates w...

Episode 3 Peru

3. Peru

Aired: Sep 19, 2006

Iain explores the Inca Empire's remarkable achievements in Peru, where they c...

Episode 4 Japan

4. Japan

Aired: Sep 26, 2006

The harsh geography of Japan, characterized by volcanoes and mountains, has a...

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Info about Hot Rocks: Geology of Civilization

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC One

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary