The Earth Unlocked
The Weather Channel
Earth is a mystifying and complex planet whose remarkable natural wonders are forged by extreme weather, constant geologic change, and biological evolution.
The Earth Unlocked delves deep into their mysterious past and present, revealing secrets, truths and treasures hidden within for billions of years.
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S2E7: Giants
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10/03/24 • 42 min
They are the largest things on Earth. The blue whale, elephants and prehistoric titanosaurs remind us of how small we really are, while allowing us to dream large enough to create the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. They may appear to be too big to fail, but weather and climate can affect even these giants.
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S1E7: Lakes
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08/17/23 • 42 min
Deadly fog, killer waves and man eating monsters. We unlock the secrets that lurk in the depths of Earth's mighty lakes and the processes that created them.
Stories:
Great Lakes- How were they formed, Deadly Meteotsunamis, WWII sunken treasures
Lake Nyos- A deadly fog kills thousands
Lake Nicaragua- Man-eating sharks live in this fresh water lake
Lost Lost- Oregon's disappearing lake
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S1E3: Oceans
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07/20/23 • 42 min
Mysterious creatures, monster waves and sunken treasures. We explore the depths and currents of earth's mighty oceans, unlocking watery secrets that lie beneath the surface.
Stories:
ThermoHaline Current: The Ocean Conveyor Belt and what happens if it stops
Tsunamis: The world tsunami capital, The next great tsunami waiting to happen
Ocean Twilight Zone: Dive to the unexplored depths of a zone that helps the earth breathe
Great White Shark: Juveniles invade the California coast & Shark Attack Survivor
The Yonaguni Monument: A natural occurrence or a lost city swallowed by the sea?
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S2E5: Canyons
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09/19/24 • 42 min
Massive cuts into Earth’s landscape create some of the most compelling and majestic formations. From Arizona’s arid Grand Canyon to a dive into the ocean’s deepest depths we explore how weather and geology combine to form these vast canyons.
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S2E4: Wetlands
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09/12/24 • 42 min
Known as the unsung heroes of Earth, Wetlands serve as a natural protection from storms, fires, and floods. But these protectors can be deadly. What mysteries lie beneath the surface waters and what will happen if they disappear?
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S2E3: Pressure
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09/05/24 • 42 min
Pressure is the invisible force that drives our weather. Pressing down on earth, it is the difference between a gentle breeze and a monster storm, but how and why does the very air we breathe turn deadly?
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S2E2: Mountains
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08/29/24 • 42 min
They are Earth’s most visible and striking formations, but secrets lie unseen beneath these massive mountains waiting to be unlocked. How did they form, what weather swirls at their summit and is Everest really the highest point on our planet?
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S2E1: Beaches
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08/22/24 • 42 min
From black sand bays to powdery white waterfronts, what wonders create these diverse landscapes, and what dangers lurk potentially turning these dream locations into seaside nightmares.
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S1E8: Forests
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08/24/23 • 42 min
Forests are filled with more far than trees. They are home to mysterious curses, medical cures, and weird and wild animals. They provide us with the oxygen we breathe while fighting to survive in a changing climate.
Stories:
Amazon- Earth's largest rainforest needs a desert to survive, Lucy Shepherd's Amazon adventure
Christmas Island- Red crabs make the largest migration on earth
Petrified Forest- A forest turned to stone, stolen stones become a curse
Redwoods- Fire stricken but fire resistant, how the great forests have adapted to the flames.
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S1E6: What Lies Beneath
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08/10/23 • 42 min
Molten metal, gigantic impacts and volcanic eruptions. Secrets unlocked from deep within the Earth reveal how life is able to exist on its surface.
Stories:
Earth’s core- Protecting life on earth from the suns deadly rays
The Big Impact- Big enough to knock Earth off its axis, form the moon and create the seasons
Volcanic Hawaii- What forces created these islands, and how does it threaten to rip them apart
Chicxulub Asteroid- it ends life on earth, but creates an underwater wonderland
Son Doong Cave- the greatest cave below the earth as seen through a photographer's lens
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Earth Unlocked have?
The Earth Unlocked currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does The Earth Unlocked cover?
The podcast is about Weather, Nature, Earth, Podcasts, Science and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on The Earth Unlocked?
The episode title 'S2E5: Canyons' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Earth Unlocked?
The average episode length on The Earth Unlocked is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Earth Unlocked released?
Episodes of The Earth Unlocked are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Earth Unlocked?
The first episode of The Earth Unlocked was released on Jun 22, 2023.
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