Catastrophe - Episode 1 - Birth of the Planet

Presented by Tony Robinson, this opening episode of Catastrophe explores the violent birth of our planet at the very start of its history. It investigates how collisions, molten chaos and cosmic forces forged the early Earth long before life appeared. Through science and vivid reconstruction it turns deep time into a dramatic story. It is a compelling watch for anyone fascinated by how the world we know came to be. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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