How the Earth Was Made

How the Earth Was Made (2009-2010)

EndedDocumentary show

How the Earth Was Made was a documentary television series produced by Pioneer Productions for the History channel. It began as a two-hour special exploring the geological history of Earth, airing on December 16, 2007. Focusing on different geologic features of the Earth, the series premiered on February 10, 2009, and the 13-episode first season concluded on May 5, 2009. The second season premiered on November 24, 2009, and concluded on March 2, 2010.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E13America's GoldMar 2, 2010
S02E12America's Ice AgeFeb 16, 2010
S02E11Earth's Deadliest EruptionFeb 9, 2010
S02E10Mt. St. HelensFeb 2, 2010
S02E09Death ValleyJan 26, 2010
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When was the premiere of 'How the Earth Was Made'?

'How the Earth Was Made' premiered on February 10, 2009.

Who narrated 'How the Earth Was Made'?

Edward Herrmann narrated 'How the Earth Was Made'.

How many episodes does 'How the Earth Was Made' have?

'How the Earth Was Made' has a total of 13 episodes.

Which episode of 'How the Earth Was Made' covers the history of Yellowstone National Park?

The fifth episode of 'How the Earth Was Made' covers the history of Yellowstone National Park.

How many millions of years ago did dinosaurs dominate the Earth, according to 'How the Earth Was Made'?

According to 'How the Earth Was Made', dinosaurs dominated the Earth 65 million years ago.

What caused the formation of the Appalachian Mountains, according to 'How the Earth Was Made'?

The formation of the Appalachian Mountains was caused by the collision of tectonic plates, according to 'How the Earth Was Made'.

What catastrophic event does 'How the Earth Was Made' discuss in its episode about the San Andreas Fault?

'How the Earth Was Made' discusses the catastrophic event of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake in its episode about the San Andreas Fault.

What geologic feature does 'How the Earth Was Made' focus on in its episode about the Grand Canyon?

'How the Earth Was Made' focuses on the formation of the Grand Canyon in its episode about the Grand Canyon.

Which episode of 'How the Earth Was Made' focuses on the origins of life on Earth?

The thirteenth and final episode of 'How the Earth Was Made' focuses on the origins of life on Earth.

What was the climate like during the last Ice Age, according to 'How the Earth Was Made'?

According to 'How the Earth Was Made', the last Ice Age had a cold and dry climate.

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