Voyage of the Continents episode 5: Europe grew out of three massive collisions with what became America, Asia and Africa. But although the continent has been assembled, it is still changing. Tectonic forces continue to transform Europe. Iceland is cracking apart at the seams, releasing geysers of steam and mountains of volcanic ash. The Alps are still rising and the […]
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Voyage of the Continents episode 4:Â Europe’s geological history is mysterious. Continent was constructed out of three massive collisions by what was to become America, Asia and Africa. Born of three massive tectonic collisions the continent has been transformed many times. Each impact caused cataclysms on a tremendous scale, creating a world of chaotic forms and bright colours. Over time,
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The Alps episode 2: Experience the hostile and bitter cold ecosystems of the Alps, shaped by snow blizzards and avalanches. In Europe’s highest mountain range, discover how Eurasian lynx, griffon vultures, ibex, marmots and more face extreme seasonal fluctuations, from volatile thunderstorms and landslides of summer to avalanches and frozen temperatures of winter. The Alps episode 2
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The Alps episode 1: Enjoy the Alps in spring and summertime as newborn animals grow up to face the coming brutal winter. In Europe’s highest mountain range, discover how Eurasian lynx, griffon vultures, ibex, marmots and more face extreme seasonal fluctuations, from volatile thunderstorms and landslides of summer to avalanches and frozen temperatures of winter. The Alps
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