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  • Catastrophe Planet of Fire (Season 1, Episode 3)
  • TV Episode | Documentary

Catastrophe

Planet of Fire (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | Documentary
The most catastrophic extinction event in the history of the earth was the Permian Extinction 250 million years ago. Scientists believe this was caused by a massive half million year eruption in the Siberian traps that lead to wave after ...See moreThe most catastrophic extinction event in the history of the earth was the Permian Extinction 250 million years ago. Scientists believe this was caused by a massive half million year eruption in the Siberian traps that lead to wave after wave of toxic gases devastating life on the planet beginning with sulfur dioxide followed by carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and methane. Yet, some animals found sanctuaries where they could survive. Written by David Foss See less
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Director
Paul Nelson
Composer
Andrew Hewitt
Cinematographers
Dusko Marovic (photography) | Allan Palmer (photography) | Chris Sutcliffe (photography)
Editors
Ben Harrison | Yulia Martynova | Chris Roots
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Status
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Updated Dec 8, 2008
Release date
Dec 8, 2008 (United Kingdom)

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