Product Details

• Actors: Edward Herrmann
• Directors: Peter Chin
• Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
• DVD Release Date: May 26, 2009
• Run Time: 94 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B001UGJUQS
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,850 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description

From a seething ocean of radioactive, molten rock to a refuge for life as we know it, Earth has undergone a staggering series of cataclysmic transformations in its long and epic history. Assailed relentlessly for millions of years by meteorites, our once toxic and hostile planet has been covered in water and in ice, and seen the rise and sundering of continents, the creation of an atmosphere, and, ultimately, the beginning of life.

HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE plots the twisting course of Earth s amazing journey. Using groundbreaking special effects and traveling to remote locations where our planet still bears the scars of its violent history, this compelling documentary tells a story of unimaginable timescales, world-shattering forces, radical climates, and mass extinctions.

HISTORY journeys back in time to show the creation of Earth s land masses, the birth of the first complex creatures, and devastating extinctions--before speculating on the future when all life becomes extinct.

BONUS FEATURES: Bonus Documentary Inside the Volcano ; Additional Scenes

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Earth History for Dummies - Great Simple Explanations, August 9, 2009

By	P. Gaduan "Pabel Gaduan" (Oman, Middle East) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Being a Geologist myself, I found this Bluray to be fantastic!, I wish all my lectures at university were similar to this (unfortunately they weren't)

From my point of view, this program delivers easy to follow and understand geological processes and how they have a direct effect on anything else in the Earth's system as a planet.

This title is a must for anyone that wants to learn about landscaping forming, dinosaur and other mass extinction events, continental positioning and what the future holds for the planet (and life for that matter) once the present Ice Age break period finishes...

All in all I give it its well deserved 5 stars!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Price for the Content, July 6, 2009

By	Mr. Erich Vokral "Erich V" (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great CG documentary on the geological study of planet earth. Starts at 4.5 billion years ago and speculates about all the phases the earth goes through to the present day, using geological evidence. This rather boring subject was kept interesting throughout, with great CG, interesting facts and short interviews with some geology nerds. Might be too boring for the young ones, there were only a very few shots of dinosaurs and Cambrian monsters. The narration by Edward Herrmann was spot on perfect. I give it 5 starts because the price is great for what you are getting. 94 minutes and also includes a "not too shabby" volcano documentary as an added bonus.

Awesome CG work on;

1. The world on fire.
2. Green iron oceans.
5. Earth frozen into a big snowball.
6. Snowball Earth melting from the inside.
4. Pangea and Rodinia forming.
6. Lots and lots of rocks.

5.0 out of 5 stars ¿¿ It have for SPANISH Sub Tittling ???, September 22, 2009

By	Aldo Aste Sambuceti "Mr. KEY" (CHILE) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Hi Guys:

I want to buy this version in Blue Ray. But first , I would like to know if this version comes with Spanish Sub Tittles ???

Cause last night at History Channel shows an Spanish language version.

I will apreciate your courtesy if somebody can anwer my question.

Thank you,

ALDO.-