FEARLESS PLANET [BLU-RAY]

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• Release Year: 2008
• Genre: Documentary, Special Interest
• Plot: Sahara Desert; Discover the ancient history of this lost superdesert. Join Will Gadd, geologist Matt Genge and paleontologist Matt Lamanna as they uncover a rich world of deserts, savannas and oceans. Learn what geological events dried this once forgotten ocean into a lush savannah that has now turned it to a scorching desert. ; ; Hawaii; Learn the violent past of one of America's most beautiful archipelagos. Follow Will, geologist Lloyd French and surfer Kaleo Amadeo as they discover amazing natural forces at work below the island, learn what processes turned this region into a surfers paradise, and see how the islands were originally formed. ; ; Alaska; Uncover the explosive story of how Alaska became America's last great wilderness. Join Will, extreme skier Lel Tome and experts Professor Peter Haussler and Dr. Tom Douglas as they discover the origins of Alaska's mountain ranges, uncover the origins of the Northern lights, and expose Alaska's most active volcano. ; ; Grand Canyon; Uncover the hidden worlds buried in the walls of the Grand Canyon. From deserts to oceans to tropical forests, discover America's basement in this story of lost mountains, epic adventures and gigantic volcanoes that have shaped one of the world's most iconic natural wonders. ; ; Great Barrier Reef; Get up close and personal with the largest living thing on the planet – the Great Barrier Reef. Follow Will and a team of geologists and marine biologists on a quest to uncover Australia's mysterious past. Discover the foundations of the reef, the submerged fresh water rivers that feed it and cycle of life that keeps it alive. ; ; Earth Story; 4.56 billion years ago, a planet the size of Mars collided with our Earth. It set off a chain of events that transformed the Earth from a lifeless wasteland into the fertile, blue planet. Join Will and scientists from around the world as they bring unique insights into the colossal forces that created our planet and dissect the world's greatest natural wonders;
• Cast: Lloyd French, Will Gadd, Matt Genge, Matt Lamanna, None
• Director: None
• Runtime: 4:18
• Company: Discovery Channel
• Media Format: Movie