Air date: 2009-07-08

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Discover the roots of a long vanished mountain range, explore the remains of an inland tropical sea and trace the story of a dramatic flood.

Air date: 2009-07-15

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An ever-changing landmass, geologists are learning how the Rockies were formed and discovering what they will become.

Air date: 2009-07-22

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The largest - and one of the oldest - expanses of ancient rock on the planet has riches of gold and diamonds under it's crust.

Air date: 2009-07-29

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These fabled mountains contain a geologic puzzle, a rich legacy, and the scarcely known threat of earthquakes.

Air date: 2009-08-05

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The dramatic story of volcanic outpourings, massive rifting of continents and the bursting forth of a new ocean - the Atlantic. Scientists explore the Tablelands mountain range in Newfoundland.