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The Best Episodes of Voyage of the Continents Season 1

Every episode of Voyage of the Continents Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Voyage of the Continents Season 1!

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This extraordinary series is a sweeping account of the rise of Earth’s continents. They are the product of a grand waltz of plate tectonics and the continual evolution of Earth’s crust. As landmasses assemble and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Voyage of the Continents Season 1 Episode 1 - Oceania - The Tectonic Ring of Fire
    8.5/10(14 votes)

    #1 - Oceania - The Tectonic Ring of Fire

    S1:E1

    Examining what resulted from the collision of the Australian and Pacific plates that formed the lands of the South Pacific.

    Director:Yanick Rose
    Writer:Yanick Rose

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  2. Voyage of the Continents Season 1 Episode 2 - Asia - The Tectonics of Life and Death
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #2 - Asia - The Tectonics of Life and Death

    S1:E2

    The greatest destruction of life in the Earth's history; Siberia joining other land masses. Charting Siberia's course across the Earth's surface and the formation of the planet's largest continent.

    Director:Yanick Rose
    Writer:Yanick Rose

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  3. Voyage of the Continents Season 1 Episode 3 - Asia - Rising Mountains and Sinking Countries
    8.7/10(11 votes)

    #3 - Asia - Rising Mountains and Sinking Countries

    S1:E3

    The Indian subcontinent pushes the Himalayas upward; Japan is shaken by tectonic forces; Indonesia is ravaged by volcanoes. The rise of the Himalayas is chronicled. Also: Natural events that impacted Japan and Indonesia are discussed.

    Director:Chris Hooke
    Writer:Chris Hooke

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  4. Voyage of the Continents Season 1 Episode 4 - Europe - Tropical Beginnings
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #4 - Europe - Tropical Beginnings

    S1:E4

    Europe was born of three massive tectonic collisions, leading the numerous transformations. Exploring Europe's geological history. Also: Fossils and petrified forests are examined.

    Director:Chris Hooke
    Writers:Yanick Rose, Chris Hooke, Stéphane J. Bureau

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  5. Voyage of the Continents Season 1 Episode 5 - Europe - A Turbulent Future
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #5 - Europe - A Turbulent Future

    S1:E5

    Europe continues to be transformed by tectonic forces; Iceland cracks at the seams; the Alps are rising. Changes in Iceland and the Mediterranean Sea are examined as tectonic forces continue to transform Europe.

    Director:Chris Hooke
    Writers:Yanick Rose, Chris Hooke, Stéphane J. Bureau

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Oceania - The Tectonic Ring of Fire" is the best rated episode of "Voyage of the Continents" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Yanick Rose and written by Yanick Rose, it aired on 6/4/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Asia - The Tectonics of Life and Death".