7.5

The Universe•Season 4•Episode 4

Biggest Blasts

7.5/10 · 71 votesSep 8, 200945 min

Ranked #6 of 12 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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An examination of the most powerful explosions and blasts in the universe. Includes a look at the Mexico's Yucatán peninsula and the impact which caused the Chicxulub crater. Also a look at gamma rays and Big Bang Theory.

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Seasons9

All 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Season 4 Episodes12

E1 7.3

Death Stars

E2 6.8

The Day the Moon Was Gone

E3 7.2

It Fell From Space

E4 7.5Now viewing

Biggest Blasts

E5 7.8

The Hunt for Ringed Planets

E6 6.2

10 Ways to Destroy the Earth

E7 7.4

The Search for Cosmic Clusters

Space Wars

Liquid Universe

Pulsars & Quasars

Science Fiction, Science Fact

E12 7.7

Extreme Energy

Cast2

David Ackroyd

Erik Thompson

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Episode Summary

"Biggest Blasts" is episode 4 of The Universe season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 71 votes, ranking #6 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on September 8, 2009.

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