Beneath New Zealand Rocks and Quakes
New Zealand is a dynamic land, straddling the collision zone between two immense tectonic plates. Discover this natural laboratory where the effects of the earth's titanic forces can be observed.
New Zealand is a geologically young land, created and shaped by tectonic forces, volcanism and the elements. It is a living laboratory for scientists seeking to more accurately understand and predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Primary Title
- Beneath New Zealand
Episode Title
- Rocks and Quakes
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 16 January 2018
Start Time
- 20 : 35
Finish Time
- 21 : 35
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 3
Channel
- Prime
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- New Zealand is a geologically young land, created and shaped by tectonic forces, volcanism and the elements. It is a living laboratory for scientists seeking to more accurately understand and predict volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Episode Description
- New Zealand is a dynamic land, straddling the collision zone between two immense tectonic plates. Discover this natural laboratory where the effects of the earth's titanic forces can be observed.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Geology--New Zealand
- Volcanoes--New Zealand
- Earthquakes--New Zealand
Genres
- Documentary
- Environment
- Nature
Contributors
- Tim Balme (Narrator)
- Will Sergeant (Director)
- Polly Fryer (Producer)
- Will Sergeant (Writer)
- Polly Fryer (Writer)
- James Heyward (Writer)
- New Zealand on Air (Funder)
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Geology--New Zealand
- Volcanoes--New Zealand
- Earthquakes--New Zealand