Spectacular Earth
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Spectacular Earth

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Get closer than ever before to some of the world's most stunning phenomena and discover the extraordinary forces that coincide to make each mesmerizing spectacle happen. This astonishing natural history documentary looks at the science and spectacle behind, lightning, megawaves, volcanoes and auroras to discover what causes them and the devastating damage they can inflict.
IMDb 7.0/102024
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IMDb 7.0/102024
Cast: Kwame Augustine
TV-PG
Season 1
4 episodes

  • 1. Lightning

    1. Lightning

    An examination of the hottest natural phenomenon on the planet: lightning.
    An examination of the hottest natural phenomenon on the planet: lightning.
    TV-G
    52min
    Sep 9, 2024

  • 2. Megawave

    2. Megawave

    Looking at the phenomena of megawaves, with specialist jet-ski cameras riding the waves.
    Looking at the phenomena of megawaves, with specialist jet-ski cameras riding the waves.
    TV-G
    49min
    Sep 9, 2024

  • 3. Volcano

    3. Volcano

    A look at volcanic eruptions using drones to get as close to the action as possible.
    A look at volcanic eruptions using drones to get as close to the action as possible.
    TV-PG
    52min
    Sep 9, 2024

  • 4. Aurora

    4. Aurora

    Experts and scientists reveal the science behind the incredible spectacle of the aurora.
    Experts and scientists reveal the science behind the incredible spectacle of the aurora.
    TV-G
    52min
    Sep 9, 2024

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      TV-PG2min
    Spectacular Earth
    DocumentaryExcitingInspiring
    IMDb 7.0/102024
    Get closer than ever before to some of the world's most stunning phenomena and discover the extraordinary forces that coincide to make each mesmerizing spectacle happen. This astonishing natural history documentary looks at the science and spectacle behind, lightning, megawaves, volcanoes and auroras to discover what causes them and the devastating damage they can inflict.
    Creators and Cast
    Directors
    Vanessa Lucas
    Producers
    Matt BarrettSean SmithDaniel TaylorBen Wilson
    Cast
    Kwame Augustine
    Studio
    BBC Studios
    Content advisory
    TV-PG
    Flashing lights and strobing patterns might affect photosensitive viewers
    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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