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199894 minPG-13documentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Amazing Earth

199894 minPG-13documentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Over 18,000 meteorites strike Earth each year, revealing the planet's ongoing interaction with space.

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Over 18,000 meteorites strike Earth each year, revealing the planet's ongoing interaction with space.

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Brian Skiltondirector

Patrick Stewart

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Michael Rampino

Michael Rampinocast

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Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth, was once under ocean waters. This transformation reflects the planet's geological history. Over 18,000 meteorites strike Earth each year, revealing its connection to space. Below the surface, temperatures soar to 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit, fueled by the Earth's core. Narrated by Patrick Stewart, "Amazing Earth" presents these facts about the geological and cosmic forces that shape the planet. Directed by Brian Skilton, the documentary runs for 94 minutes.

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