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Rocks as water storage for plants

Plants can grow not only on soil-rich ground, but also on rocks. Due to their porosity, the rock layers lying beneath the thin upper layer of soil can store water. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Florian Roth/Thomas Kuschke/Jochen Rall/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to watch more

Space Rock Census

In "Space Rock Census" Amy Mainzer, principal investigator for the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) mission, reveals some new observations about space rocks in our solar system in these videos from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The WISE mission is helping scientists understand the true n

The Rock-hewn Churches of Lalibela

The churches of Lalibela, built in the 12th and 13th centuries, have been called the eighth Wonder of the World. Pilgrims from all over the country come here. Author: ZDF/Terra X/interscience film/Faber Courtial/Gero von Boehm/Alexander Hein/Andreas Tiletzek, Jörg Courtial Click here to see more

Petra, capital of the Nabataeans

The millennia-old city of Petra was hewn out of rocks. With its palaces, temples and tombs, it was the capital of the Nabataean people. Author: ZDF/Terra X/interscience film/Gero von Boehm/Faber Courtial/ Mounir Zaroub/Andreas Tiletzek, Jörg Courtial Dubbing: alugha Click here to see more videos

How does an earthquake come about?

The rock plates of the earth's crust are constantly in motion. They can get caught and build up enormous tension. If this tension is released suddenly, the plates continue to slide. The earth shakes. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Julia Kammerer/Martin Schaaf/Maximilian Mohr Translation and dubbing: alugha

Hemar camper site

Hemer is located in the north of Sauerland and stands out because of its indescribable nature. Be it the Felsenmeer with amazing rock formations and caves or the meadows and forest paths which invite you to take long walks. 🗺️ Address: Wohnmobilstellplatz Hemer Hönnetalstraße 21 58675 Hemer 📫 C