Beneath New Zealand Creation and Destruction A Threatening Present
Embark on an expedition to discover if the iconic Pink and White Terraces survived the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886, and discover just how much volcanism we live alongside, and how it can enhance our lives.
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
Secondary Title
- Creation and Destruction
Episode Title
- A Threatening Present
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 9 June 2019
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 2
Episode
- 1
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
- Embark on an expedition to discover if the iconic Pink and White Terraces survived the eruption of Mount Tarawera in 1886, and discover just how much volcanism we live alongside, and how it can enhance our lives.
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)
- Mark Strickson (Director)
- Spencer Stoner (Producer)
- James Heyward (Writer)
- Spencer Stoner (Writer)
- Penny Ashcroft (Writer)
- New Zealand on Air (Funder)
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Geology--New Zealand
- Volcanoes--New Zealand
- Earthquakes--New Zealand