Volcano
A look at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet΅―s molten core builds land, and mineral-rich ash from eruptions fertilises the surface.
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Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
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Unusual inhabitants
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Dangerous territory for the Land Iguana
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | David Attenborough |
| Director | Huw Cordey |
| Editor | Sam Rogers |
| Composer | Ilan Eshkeri |
| Production Manager | Jenni Collie |
| Series Producer | Huw Cordey |
| Executive Producer | Alastair Fothergill |
| Executive Producer | Keith Scholey |
Broadcasts
- Sun 3 Jan 2021 20:00
Thu 21 Jan 2021 02:35- Sun 3 Mar 2024 16:35Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Wales & Wales HD
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