Rise of the Continents (2013)
Synopsis
The Earth’s continents are instantly recognizable. These iconic landmasses seem permanent and unchanging, yet they are merely the wreckage of a much larger long-lost supercontinent – Pangaea. In this stunning four part series Professor Iain Stewart uncovers the evidence for this ancient past. He reveals how the world around us is full of clues – in the rocks, the landscapes and even the animals. All of which tell us how the land we live on was created.
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
Africa
Charting the formation of Africa through its pyramids, diamonds and wildebeest.
Australia
Exploring Australia's creation through platypus, Aboriginal songlines and opal mines.
The Americas
New York's skyline and alligators offer clues to how North and South America were created.
Eurasia
How India moved to join the Himalayas and how other continents will be joined with Europe.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Rise of the Continents
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Science Channel, BBC
