How the Earth Was Made (History Channel)
starring: How the Earth Was Made
directed by: Peter Chin
directed by: Peter Chin
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The history channel plots the course of earths amazing journey from an ocean of radioactive molten rock to a beautiful refuge for life.Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 04/15/2008Run time: 94 minutes
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There's a lot of information in How the Earth Was Made, but perhaps the most interesting relates to time. Quite often, the numbers are so staggering that scientists refer to it as "deep time," an appropriate term when one grapples with the notion that our planet is 4.5 billion years old, or that the oceans were formed by rainfall that lasted literally millions of years, or that 700 million years ago, Earth was completely covered by ice that was a mile thick, with surface temperatures reaching minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. On the other end of the scale are numbers that seem surprisingly small: for instance, it wasn't until 220 years ago that the accepted church doctrine regarding the planet's age (no more than 6000 years, according to the Bible) was seriously challenged and that the key to its past was found in rocks, not scripture, while the discovery that dinosaurs once ruled the Earth came considerably later than that. Using a combination of computer graphics and animation, various drawings and diagrams, photos, location footage, and expert commentary, this fascinating, 94-minute History Channel production takes us from the very beginning, when the planet was formed by meteors colliding in space, through numerous major events (including the appearance of water, granite, and oxygen) and mind-boggling catastrophes (such as mass extinctions caused by volcanic eruptions or the enormous meteor that wiped out 75% of all living things, including the dinosaurs, some 65 million years ago), right up to the present; there's even a glimpse into the future, when Earth will likely end up as barren and lifeless as Mars (no need to hit the panic button yet, though--a few billion more years will pass before that happens). Bonus features include additional scenes and a documentary entitled "Inside the Volcano." --Sam Graham
The history channel plots the course of earths amazing journey from an ocean of radioactive molten rock to a beautiful refuge for life.Studio: A&e Home VideoRelease Date: 04/15/2008Run time: 94 minutes
Amazon.com:
There's a lot of information in How the Earth Was Made, but perhaps the most interesting relates to time. Quite often, the numbers are so staggering that scientists refer to it as "deep time," an appropriate term when one grapples with the notion that our planet is 4.5 billion years old, or that the oceans were formed by rainfall that lasted literally millions of years, or that 700 million years ago, Earth was completely covered by ice that was a mile thick, with surface temperatures reaching minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit. On the other end of the scale are numbers that seem surprisingly small: for instance, it wasn't until 220 years ago that the accepted church doctrine regarding the planet's age (no more than 6000 years, according to the Bible) was seriously challenged and that the key to its past was found in rocks, not scripture, while the discovery that dinosaurs once ruled the Earth came considerably later than that. Using a combination of computer graphics and animation, various drawings and diagrams, photos, location footage, and expert commentary, this fascinating, 94-minute History Channel production takes us from the very beginning, when the planet was formed by meteors colliding in space, through numerous major events (including the appearance of water, granite, and oxygen) and mind-boggling catastrophes (such as mass extinctions caused by volcanic eruptions or the enormous meteor that wiped out 75% of all living things, including the dinosaurs, some 65 million years ago), right up to the present; there's even a glimpse into the future, when Earth will likely end up as barren and lifeless as Mars (no need to hit the panic button yet, though--a few billion more years will pass before that happens). Bonus features include additional scenes and a documentary entitled "Inside the Volcano." --Sam Graham
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- Excellent DVD
Well written narriation and compelling CGI make this a brilliant chronological review of Earth's history. The presentation captivates the viewer like a good movie.
Wish this was widescreen but still a great buy regardless. Highly recommended viewing.
Rating: - Excellent
Good solid science presented in a way that is both informitive and entertaining. What more can you ask of a documentary? Especially in a age when many "documentaries" contain so few facts.
My only complaint is the junk cardboard case the DVD came in.
Rating: - the greatest story ever told
This excellent documentary shows with great computer generated visuals and engaging, expert commentary how our planet was born and how it has evolved over an expanse of time your primate mind could hardly hope to grasp. I actually did buy this dvd and love it so I felt like saying I like it. But I didn't take notes, so being lazy I'll rip off these figures from the amazon review (some of which I recall, some no). But dig this stuff--I mean people have actually figured this out: the Earth is 4.5 billion ... Read More
Rating: - How the Earth was MAdde
Excellent dvd.Was impressed that the cover is "green."The program itself is wonderful.
Rating: - I was surprised at their Biblical comments
I was surprised they mentioned the Bible in a program like this, perhaps I shouldn't have been. Sadly, they mention it but don't quote it. Some people believe the earth was `created' in less than a week. The first two Bible verses clearly shows the dark, wet earth (in addition to the heavens) existed even BEFORE the countdown of the creation days leading to life on earth. The earth by then could have been even billions of years old. Moving on to verse 3, the Bible never says the following `days' of creation ... Read More
- Excellent DVDWell written narriation and compelling CGI make this a brilliant chronological review of Earth's history. The presentation captivates the viewer like a good movie.
Wish this was widescreen but still a great buy regardless. Highly recommended viewing.
- ExcellentGood solid science presented in a way that is both informitive and entertaining. What more can you ask of a documentary? Especially in a age when many "documentaries" contain so few facts.
My only complaint is the junk cardboard case the DVD came in.
- the greatest story ever toldThis excellent documentary shows with great computer generated visuals and engaging, expert commentary how our planet was born and how it has evolved over an expanse of time your primate mind could hardly hope to grasp. I actually did buy this dvd and love it so I felt like saying I like it. But I didn't take notes, so being lazy I'll rip off these figures from the amazon review (some of which I recall, some no). But dig this stuff--I mean people have actually figured this out: the Earth is 4.5 billion ... Read More
- How the Earth was MAddeExcellent dvd.Was impressed that the cover is "green."The program itself is wonderful.
- I was surprised at their Biblical commentsI was surprised they mentioned the Bible in a program like this, perhaps I shouldn't have been. Sadly, they mention it but don't quote it. Some people believe the earth was `created' in less than a week. The first two Bible verses clearly shows the dark, wet earth (in addition to the heavens) existed even BEFORE the countdown of the creation days leading to life on earth. The earth by then could have been even billions of years old. Moving on to verse 3, the Bible never says the following `days' of creation ... Read More
