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Beneath New Zealand

All Episodes 2016 - 2019

  • 2018-01-07T21:30:00Zs at 2018-01-07T21:30:00Z on Prime
  • 2016-03-06T21:30:00Z
  • 43m
  • 4h 22m (6 episodes)
  • Australia
  • English
  • WildBear Entertainment + 1 more, Making Movies
  • Documentary
New Zealand is a geologically young land, created and shaped by tectonic forces, volcanism and the elements. It is a living laboratory for scientists seeking to more accurately understand and predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2016-03-06T21:30:00Z

1x01 Mountains and Caves

Series Premiere

1x01 Mountains and Caves

  • 2016-03-06T21:30:00Z43m

An exploration of Mount Cook helps explain how mountains are uplifted and eroded.

2016-03-13T21:30:00Z

1x02 Volcanoes

1x02 Volcanoes

  • 2016-03-13T21:30:00Z43m

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

2016-03-20T21:30:00Z

1x03 Rocks and Quakes

1x03 Rocks and Quakes

  • 2016-03-20T21:30:00Z43m

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

Season Premiere

2019-06-08T22:00:00Z

2x01 A Threatening Present

Season Premiere

2x01 A Threatening Present

  • 2019-06-08T22:00:00Z44m

Embark on an expedition to discover if the iconic Pink and White Terraces survived the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886, and discover just how much volcanism we live alongside, and how it can enhance our lives.

2019-06-15T22:00:00Z

2x02 A Violent Past

2x02 A Violent Past

  • 2019-06-15T22:00:00Z45m

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 the experience of locals and visitors.

2019-06-22T22:00:00Z

2x03 A Fiery Future

2x03 A Fiery Future

  • 2019-06-22T22:00:00Z44m

Auckland is built over an active volcanic field. Dive in to the myths and strategies to consider how a city of just under two million people might prepare for volcanic activity.

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