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The Volcanoes That May Have Started Life on Earth
The nitrogen cycle is essential to life on Earth, but biological nitrogen must be fixed before it can be used. Scientists aren't sure how the first nitrogen became available... but it might have been volcanoes.
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The Earthquake That Lasted Two Centuries
From an Australian fire that's been continually burning for millennia, to earthquakes that shake the ground for centuries, here are four natural disasters that lasted way longer than you might have expected.
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Limnic Eruptions: When Lakes Explode
SciShow takes you inside a limnic eruption, a natural disaster that’s as deadly as it is rare.
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It Seems like Trees Caused a Mass Extinction
When it comes to mass extinctions, you probably imagine giant volcanic eruptions or asteroids raining fire from the sky, but sometimes these events can have some unexpected causes. Hosted by: Michael Aranda
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Limnic Eruptions: When Lakes Explode
SciShow takes you inside a limnic eruption, a natural disaster that's as deadly as it is rare.
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Distant Volcanoes Collapsed Dozens of Empires
Volcanoes, climate change, and Chinese history may seem like three phrases spit out of a random word generator, but the three things are more inherently linked than one may assume.
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The Weirdest Places Made by Carbon Dioxide | SciShow Compilation
Carbon dioxide is the biggest player in the climate crisis, reshaping our world in an urgent way, but that’s not the only way CO2 has changed the world. It’s also contributed to making some of the weirdest places on Earth.
TED Talks
David Gallo: Life in the deep oceans
With vibrant video clips captured by submarines, David Gallo takes us to some of Earth's darkest, most violent, toxic and beautiful habitats, the valleys and volcanic ridges of the oceans' depths, where life is bizarre, resilient and...
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Phytoplankton: Arguably the Most Important Life on Earth
There are incredible creatures living in the ocean that have the power to reshape the planet’s atmosphere - and you’ve probably never even seen them before. These microscopic critters are called phytoplankton, and almost all life, both...
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Mass Extinctions
Hank takes us on a trip through time to revisit the 5 major mass extinction events that have impacted species over the Earth's history, and leaves us with some thoughts about what could possibly be the sixth event - the one caused by...
Curated Video
Is Climate Change Caused by Humans? Reviewing the Data
What's the real cause of climate change? Is global warming real? Are humans causing climate change? What is climate change? We do a deep dive into the data to find answers. The world today is 0.85 degrees (C) hotter than in 1980,...
Wonderscape
Krakatoa: the Devestating Eruption that Shaped Volcano Research
The eruption of Krakatoa in 1883 was one of the most powerful and loudest explosions in history, reaching 310 decibels and being heard over 3,000 miles away. The blast triggered massive tsunamis, destroying nearby areas and taking 36,000...
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Modern Volcanic Eruptions: Tonga
The Tonga eruption in January 2022 was the most powerful volcanic explosion of the 21st century so far, sending ash 36 miles into the sky and creating tsunamis up to 65 feet high. The eruption was so strong that it caused a sonic boom...
Wonderscape
Impact of the 1991 Mount Pinatubo Eruption
The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines on June 15, 1991, was the second largest of the 20th century, sending ash 28 miles into the sky and spreading debris for hundreds of miles. Thanks to early warnings from scientists, over...
Wonderscape
Mount Vesuvius: Past and Present Eruptions
Mount Vesuvius is most famous for its eruption in 79 A.D., which buried the city of Pompeii in volcanic ash, preserving it for centuries. It's a powerful volcano in Italy that is still active and being closely watched by scientists....
Wonderscape
The Supervolcano Under Yellowstone National Park
Volcanic eruptions are one of the most powerful natural events, capable of reshaping landscapes. Yellowstone, a famous national park, sits on top of a massive supervolcano that has erupted in the past, with the last major eruption...
Curated Video
Hawaii: Volcanoes, Waves, and Adventure
Discovering Hawaii:Next, we'll venture to the exotic islands of Hawaii, a true natural paradise. Discover the majestic Hawaiian volcanoes and delve into the history of Pearl Harbor at its museum. Experience the thrill of water sports and...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Italy Island
ITALY ISLAND WE MARVEL AT MAN'S INGENUITY IN CONSTRUCTING TALL BUILDINGS SO THE EMERGENCE OF A LONG DISAPPEARED ISLAND CERTAINLY QUALIFIES AS A LANDMARK. IN LATE 2006, A SERIES OF SPECTACULAR MOUNT ETNA ERUPTIONS IN SICILY SAW THE...
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Mass Extinction: Dinosaurs
It's been 65 million years since the dinosaurs became extinct. But what wiped them out? Hear arguments from the Gradualists and Catastrophists. Biology - Adaptation And Evolution - Learning Points. 65 million years ago the dinosaurs...
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Tsunami
Tsunamis are huge volumes of moving water that become monstrous waves when they hit the coast. What causes them and how do they grow to be so dangerous? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Tsunamis are massive volumes of moving...
Wonderscape
The Five Major Mass Extinctions: Earth's History of Biodiversity Loss
Dive into the profound history of Earth's five major mass extinctions, from the Ordovician-Silurian to the Cretaceous-Paleogene events. Learn about the causes ranging from global cooling to asteroid impacts, which led to the drastic...
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The Catastrophic End of the Dinosaurs
Discover how the age of dinosaurs, which lasted 165 million years, came to an abrupt end 65 million years ago. Learn about the massive asteroid impact on the Yucatan Peninsula and how the resulting shockwaves, tsunamis, and global...