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The Best Episodes of Earth: The Power of the Planet

Every episode of Earth: The Power of the Planet ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Earth: The Power of the Planet!

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In each episode, geologist Dr. Iain Stewart explains the effects and importance of a specific force of nature, such as wind or volcanism. He also examines the various ways in which it shapes planet earth

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Earth: The Power of the Planet Season 1 Episode 1 - Volcano
    8.7/10(113 votes)

    #1 - Volcano

    S1:E1

    Volcanoes have a fearsome reputation. In reality, they are the most important force in the creation of the planet as we know it today. Iain abseils into a lava lake and cave dives in a cenote to show how the heat that fuels volcanoes also drives some of the most fundamental processes on the planet.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Earth: The Power of the Planet Season 1 Episode 2 - Atmosphere
    8.7/10(82 votes)

    #2 - Atmosphere

    S1:E2

    Iain travels into the stratosphere in a Cold War fighter, gets his eyebrows singed in Siberia and discovers why Argentina is one of the stormiest places on Earth. All to show why our atmosphere is unique and utterly crucial for life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Earth: The Power of the Planet Season 1 Episode 4 - Oceans
    8.6/10(79 votes)

    #3 - Oceans

    S1:E4

    Travelling from Hawaii to the Amazon and Ethiopia and then on to the Mediterranean, Iain tells the story of the oceans – fierce waves, huge tidal bores, global currents and the future dangers of global warming.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Earth: The Power of the Planet Season 1 Episode 5 - Rare Earth
    8.6/10(71 votes)

    #4 - Rare Earth

    S1:E5

    Iain looks at the big picture of Earth's place in space. It's taken four and a half billions years and several great catastrophes to turn it from a barren rock to the unique planet we know today.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Earth: The Power of the Planet Season 1 Episode 3 - Ice
    8.5/10(80 votes)

    #5 - Ice

    S1:E3

    Ice may be nothing more than frozen water but, as Iain explains, it holds extraordinary power. Descending 150m down a frozen waterfall, he sees a glacier in action from below and discovers why the huge Jacobshaven glacier is retreating, he shows how it shaped our past and may now threaten our future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Volcano" is the best rated episode of "Earth: The Power of the Planet". It scored 8.7/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2007. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Atmosphere".