Tag: PBS Terra
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PBS Terra: The Cascadia Megaquake Is Inevitable. And It Will Reshape America Forever
PBS Terra has an interesting new video. This one covers the history, science, and future of the Cascadia Subduction Zone in the Pacific Northwest.
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PBS Terra: Earth’s Worst Mass Extinction is Actually a Warning
PBS Terra has a new video. This one is about the Permian Mass Extinction. There is a surprising natural wonder in the middle of the vast West Texas desert: a prehistoric ocean reef built from the remains of ancient sea life. This fossil-rich landscape tells the story of Earth’s most devastating mass extinction—and can help…
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PBS Terra: What Happened to America’s First Megacity?
PBS Terra is the sister Youtube channel to PBS Eons. In this episode, they discuss Cahokia, the mysterious city in southern Illinois. It rivaled London in size during its height in 1100 CE. Monk's Mound is an earthen pyramid that is larger than the Great Pyramid of Cheops. In its prime, Cahokia was a prosperous…
