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How the Earth Was Made

Hawaii (Season 1, Episode 12)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 44 min | Documentary, History

The Hawaiian Islands are a study in contradictions. The fastest growing islands on earth are also the fastest disappearing. Made of one of the hardest minerals, it crumbles at a touch. The world's most active volcano is nowhere near the ...See moreThe Hawaiian Islands are a study in contradictions. The fastest growing islands on earth are also the fastest disappearing. Made of one of the hardest minerals, it crumbles at a touch. The world's most active volcano is nowhere near the typical volcanic regions. Geologists strive to understand these mysteries. Written by David Foss See less
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Composer
Tim Garland (music)
Status
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Updated May 5, 2009

Release date
May 5, 2009 (United States)

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9 cast members
Name Known for
Corey Johnson
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Mike Poland
Self - Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey (as Dr. Mike Poland) Self - Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey (as Dr. Mike Poland)   See fewer
Jeff Sutton
Self - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (as Dr. Jeff Sutton) Self - Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (as Dr. Jeff Sutton)   See fewer
Ken Hon
Self - University of Hawaii (as Dr. Ken Hon) Self - University of Hawaii (as Dr. Ken Hon)   See fewer
Chuck Blay
Self - The Edge of Kauai Investigations (as Dr. Chuck Blay) Self - The Edge of Kauai Investigations (as Dr. Chuck Blay)   See fewer
Gerard Fryer
Self - Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (as Dr. Gerard Fryer) Self - Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (as Dr. Gerard Fryer)   See fewer
Frank Sansone
Self - University of Hawaii (as Dr. Frank Sansone) Self - University of Hawaii (as Dr. Frank Sansone)   See fewer
Felix Meinesz
Self - Geophysicist (archive footage) Self - Geophysicist (archive footage)   See fewer
J. Tuzo Wilson
Self - Geologist (archive footage) Self - Geologist (archive footage)   See fewer
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