The 2 Billion Years of Earth's History Exposed by the Grand Canyon

This documentary reveals how the Grand Canyon lays bare two billion years of Earth's history in its towering walls. It dives into the latest discoveries and debates about how the canyon formed, from ancient mountain ranges to the collision of tectonic plates and the dramatic mile-high uplift. Through geology and striking imagery, it turns rock into a readable record of deep time. Fascinating and clear, it makes a natural wonder into a lesson in planetary history. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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