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Caribbean: Geological powder keg

On the eastern edge of the region, parts of the North and South American plates slide under the Caribbean plate at a rate of about two centimeters per year. Even today, 16 volcanoes are still active over a long period of time. Author: ZDF/Terra X/R. Marel/S. Hillmann/C. Gerisch/A. Kindler/SpiegelTV

Planetary Geology | NASA Planetary Sciences

Meet NASA scientist Lynn Carter, who studies the geology of planetary surfaces, in this video adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Science Center. Carter describes how scientists learn about Earth by studying other planets and moons. Objects such as the Moon have older surfaces, which serve as a record

The History of the Brocken

The Harz is Germany's highest low mountain range and formed around 330 million years ago. But one of its peaks is about 40 million years younger: the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz Mountains. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/K22/C. Eppelmann/E. Frank/S. Engel/Kawom/M. Heß Translation and dubbing: alugh

Blue Holes in the Bahamas

Blue holes are cave systems, flooded with sea water. How did these geological treasures develop thousands of years ago? Author: ZDF/Terra X/SPIEGEL TV/Christopher Gerisch/Tilman Remme/Reiner Bauer, Oliver Gurr/Oliver Roetz, Philipp Klein/Hauke Ketelsen/Richard Sako Translation and redub: alugha C

How is marble formed?

Artists such as Michelangelo created masterpieces from marble quarried near Carrara. The formation of this marble began 200 million years ago in a shallow, warm ocean. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/O. Gurr/L. Bockius/E. Jesse/KawomGbR/K22/M. Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more video

Earth Systems Science

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Why is there so much salt in Germany?

The salt dates back to a time when vast parts of Germany were covered by a warm, salty sea. Our journey takes us back about 258 to 251 million years to the Zechstein Sea. Authors: ZDF/Terra X/O. Gurr/L. Bockius/E. Jesse/KawomGbR/K22/M. Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more vi