E01
Volcano
A look at how without volcanoes, there would be no life on Earth. Although destructive, magma from the planet's molten core builds land, and mineral-rich ash from eruptions fertilises the surface.
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A Perfect Planet
EndedFirst aired 2021-01-03BBC iPlayer
Nature
Exploring the great forces of nature that support, drive and enable life on Earth.
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Season 1 5 episodes
E02
The Sun
From the frozen poles to the searing deserts, this episode shows how animals have come up with strategies to survive the uneven amounts of sunlight that fall on our planet.
E03
Weather
Weather controls the distribution of freshwater around our planet. In turn, shapes the lives of animals across the globe, rising to an incredible diversity of species and habitats.
E04
Oceans
There are not five separate oceans, but one. Its waters linked by powerful forces that keep them on the move. This constant mixing is vital for the health of oceans and marine life.
E05
Humans
Humans are changing our planet so rapidly, it's affecting earth's life support systems: our weather, our oceans and the living world.
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