These fabled mountains contain a geologic puzzle, a rich legacy, and the scarcely known threat of earthquakes.

The Appalachians

The Atlantic Coast

The Canadian Shield

Discover the roots of a long vanished mountain range, explore the remains of an inland tropical sea and trace the story of a dramatic flood.

The Great Lakes

An ever-changing landmass, geologists are learning how the Rockies were formed and discovering what they will become.

The Rockies

The largest - and one of the oldest - expanses of ancient rock on the planet has riches of gold and diamonds under it's crust.

The dramatic story of volcanic outpourings, massive rifting of continents and the bursting forth of a new ocean - the Atlantic. Scientists explore the Tablelands mountain range in Newfoundland.

Geologic Journey is a five part documentary series,shot in high definition,which delves into the geological history that has shaped the mythic Canadian landscape,offering a wide and compelling range of scientific,amateur enthusiast and narrative perspectives that enlighten the ways in which out land is shaped.Blending state of the art new science ,a range of visual techniques and personal observation,the series documents the incredible and sometimes surprising geological history of Canada,mirroring the mythic quality of out landscape,its dramatic scale and extraordinary contrasts.

The Appalachians

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Season 1 Episodes5

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