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Catastrophe

Species catastrophes play a crucial role in driving adaptation and change in the natural world by shaping the evolutionary process.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Birth of a Planet

1. Birth of a Planet

Aired: Nov 24, 2008

A catastrophic collision between the moon and Earth 30 million years after th...

Episode 2 Snowball Earth

2. Snowball Earth

Aired: Dec 1, 2008

The next episode delves into the concept that the Earth was encased in ice 65...

Episode 3 Planet of Fire

3. Planet of Fire

Aired: Dec 8, 2008

The Permian Extinction, a devastating mass extinction, unfolded 250 million y...

Episode 4 Asteroid Strike

4. Asteroid Strike

Aired: Dec 15, 2008

The next episode delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the din...

Episode 5 Survival Earth

5. Survival Earth

Aired: Dec 22, 2008

The future of humanity teeters on the brink as catastrophic forces threaten t...

Appearances

Info about Catastrophe

Network: Channel 4

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary