Beneath New Zealand Creation and Destruction A Fiery Future
Auckland is built over an active volcanic field. Dive in to the myths and strategies to consider how a city of just under two million people might prepare for volcanic activity.
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 Fiery Future
Date Broadcast
- Sunday 23 June 2019
Start Time
- 20 : 30
Finish Time
- 21 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 2
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
- Auckland is built over an active volcanic field. Dive in to the myths and strategies to consider how a city of just under two million people might prepare for volcanic activity.
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