Beneath New Zealand Creation and Destruction A Violent Past
Travel back in time before New Zealand separated from Gondwana, where volcanoes ruled the world and sculpted our nation. Then discover volcanism's current impact on the experience of locals and visitors.
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 Violent Past
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 16 June 2019
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 2
Episode
- 2
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
- Travel back in time before New Zealand separated from Gondwana, where volcanoes ruled the world and sculpted our nation. Then discover volcanism's current impact on the experience of locals and visitors.
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)
- Alex Clark (Director)
- Spencer Stoner (Producer)
- James Heyward (Writer)
- Penny Ashcroft (Writer)
- New Zealand on Air (Funder)
Subjects
- Documentary television programs--New Zealand
- Geology--New Zealand
- Volcanoes--New Zealand
- Earthquakes--New Zealand