Catastrophe
Our planet is shaped by an endless cycle of destruction and renewal.
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4 votes
November 24, 2008
1 season, 5 episodes
Documentary
Overview
This spectacular five-part series, presented by Tony Robinson, investigates the history of natural disasters, from the planet's beginnings to the present, putting a new perspective on our existence – that we are the product of catastrophe. Using the latest CGI effects and featuring scientific experts, the series reveals how the evolution of life on Earth has been shaped by lethal catastrophes that have caused mass extinctions, almost to the point of wiping out life altogether.
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