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Season 1

  • S01E01 Mountains and Caves

    • March 7, 2016
    • Prime (NZ)

    This new three-part documentary series explains how New Zealand is an active geological laboratory, still in the process of formation by shifting tectonic plates and volcanism.

  • S01E02 Volcanoes

    • March 14, 2016
    • Prime (NZ)

    Volcanoes are evidence of the forces that have shaped diverse landscapes. Our experts examine volcanic creation, characteristics, and dangers behind the volcanic forces beneath New Zealand.

  • S01E03 Earthquakes

    • March 21, 2016
    • Prime (NZ)

    New Zealand is a dynamic land, straddling the collision zone between two immense tectonic plates. Discover this natural laboratory where we can observe the effects of the earth's titanic forces.

Season 2

  • S02E01 A Threatening Present

    • June 9, 2019
    • Prime (NZ)

    Embark on an expedition to discover if the iconic Pink and White Terraces survived, and discover just how much volcanism we live alongside and how it can enhance our lives.

  • S02E02 A Violent Past

    • June 16, 2019
    • Prime (NZ)

    Travel back in time before New Zealand separated from Gondwana, where volcanoes ruled the world and sculpted our nation. Then discover volcanism's current impact on experience of locals and visitors.

  • S02E03 A Fiery Future

    • June 23, 2019
    • Prime (NZ)

    It’s the future that concentrates the minds of scientists in Auckland. New Zealand’s largest city is constructed on an active volcanic field with approximately 53 volcanoes. The city could be the site of a major volcanism event at any time.