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Could I Dig a Hole Through the Earth?
Have you tried to dig a deep hole? So deep that you could dig all the way to the other side of the Earth? It's pretty hard, and lots of people have tried. So what's stopping us from digging through the Earth? It has something to do with...
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Earthquake Science, and the Disaster That Created It
What happened March 27, 1964? Alaska knows very wellÉ Join us to learn more about earthquakes with host Hank Green on this infusion of SciShow.
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The Biggest Volcano in the Solar System
Get to know Olympus Mons on Mars, the biggest volcano in the solar system, and find out why a planet that's smaller than Earth has volcanoes that are bigger than ours!
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Build Earth from the Inside Out! - #sciencegoals
We all know that the Earth is huge, but what is it made of? Join Jessi and Squeaks for a fun activity to learn about Earth's layers, and to make your own model of Earth!
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Journey to the Center of the Earth: Exploring Earth's Layers
This video explores the layers of the Earth, from the crust to the inner core, comparing it to the layers of a sandwich. They discuss the composition and characteristics of each layer, highlighting the unique properties of the mantle,...
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Exploring the Depths: Japan's Ambitious Drilling Mission to Unlock Earthquake Secrets
Japan is preparing to launch the Chiku drilling ship, which aims to penetrate deeper into the Earth's crust than ever before. By accessing the region known as the Moho, scientists hope to gain valuable insight into plate movements and...
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Mastering Artisan Bread: Essential Tips for Aspiring Bakers
Learn the art of artisan bread making with expert tips on managing long fermentation, handling high hydration dough, and achieving the perfect bake. A valuable resource for students in culinary courses.
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Crust
The surface layer of a rocky planet or other astronomical body, usually chemically distinct from the mantle beneath it. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Lithosphere
The upper layers of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle, as opposed to the more fluid lower mantle and core. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Plate boundary
Boundaries where the Earth's tectonic plates meet, where crust can be made, destroyed, and deformed as adjacent plates move. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Continental crust
The uppermost layer of the Earth that forms the continents and coastal sea floor, sitting on top of a layer of denser rock called the mantle. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Earthquake
A shaking of the Earth's surface due to a release of energy within the crust that generates seismic waves. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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What is an Earthquake?
The earth below our feet is continually moving. How do changes underground lead to effects on the surface, and what happens to change these movements into devastating earthquakes? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Movement of...
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The Elements: Iron
Iron is crucial in many areas of life: it is found in our blood, as well as being used to build bridges. Chemistry - Periodic Table - Learning Points. Iron is one of the most common element on Earth. Iron is found in living organisms....
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How Did The Grand Canyon Form?
Learn how the Colorado River carved this incredible land formation, revealing nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history in the process. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The Grand Canyon is a gorge 2km deep,...
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Structure of the Earth
The land surface of the Earth accounts for 1% of its total volume. Travel from the core to Earth's surface, examining the layers that make up our planet. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The Earth is made up of four layers. The...
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How Did the Continents Form?
Explore the theory of Continental Drift: have the continents always been in the same place? And are they stationary now? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. 250 million years ago, most of the world's land mass was joined together....
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Fold Mountains: Formation
Where are fold mountain ranges found on our planet? And how do the movements of tectonic plates affect their growth? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. A Fold mountain forms over millions of years by a process called orogeny....
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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...
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Land Formations
Learn how our planet's landscapes, from mountains to hills, plateaus to plains, have been sculpted over millions of years by powerful geological forces. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The planet's diverse landscape is shaped...
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Igneous
Rocks that form by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films...
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What's inside the Earth?
Let's take a journey inside the Earth and explore the different layers – crust, mantle, outer core and inner core. Our universe - Planet Earth - What's inside the Earth? Learning Points The internal structure of the Earth consists of...