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The Best Episodes of How The Earth Works

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

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Biologist Liz Bonnin and geologist Martin Pepper set out on a global expedition to answer the most thought-provoking questions in earth science today. Throughout history, such geologic events as volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, tectonic plate motion,

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    How The Earth Works Season 1 Episode 1 - Can Krakatoa Stop Time?
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #1 - Can Krakatoa Stop Time?

    S1:E1

    The hosts visit Asia to study a destructive volcano in the premiere of this series featuring the study of geological events.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. How The Earth Works Season 1 Episode 3 - Will Iceland Poison the Skies?
    7.6/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Will Iceland Poison the Skies?

    S1:E3

    Examining whether Iceland's volcanoes could cause global problems in the future.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. How The Earth Works Season 1 Episode 5 - Will Europe Burn in Hell?
    7.3/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Will Europe Burn in Hell?

    S1:E5

    Biologist Liz Bonnin and Geologist Martin Pepper investigate the world’s most dangerous volcano Mount Vesuvius only to discover that the three million people of Naples live in the shadow of another, much more deadly super volcano, called Campi Flegrei.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. How The Earth Works Season 1 Episode 6 - The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #4 - The Rockies Built the Atom Bomb

    S1:E6

    Uranium used for the atomic bomb is sought in the Rocky Mountains.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. How The Earth Works Season 1 Episode 7 - Ice Age or Hell Fire?
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Ice Age or Hell Fire?

    S1:E7

    Evidence of the Ice Age is sought in North America.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. How The Earth Works Season 1 Episode 8 - Japanese Death Match
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Japanese Death Match

    S1:E8

    A look at volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. How The Earth Works Season 1 Episode 4 - Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Will Hawaii Sink L.A.?

    S1:E4

    Catastrophic geological events in Hawaii's history are examined.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. How The Earth Works Season 1 Episode 2 - Asteroid Armageddon
    5.9/10(20 votes)

    #8 - Asteroid Armageddon

    S1:E2

    Investigating a giant asteroid that may have been responsible for killing off the dinosaurs. Also: a NASA super gun; an underground river in Mexico.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Can Krakatoa Stop Time?" is the best rated episode of "How The Earth Works". It scored 7.7/10 based on 18 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/9/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Will Iceland Poison the Skies?".