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When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas, it was devoid of an atmosphere. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.
When the Earth first formed from clouds of dust and gas 4.6 billion years ago, it was - like so many other lifeless worlds in the universe - devoid of an atmosphere, an inhospitable rock floating in the black void of space. But as the young planet is pummelled by asteroids, a period of extraordinary upheaval begins.
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Red Oceans
Duration: 03:37
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Packham |
| Executive Producer | Andrew Cohen |
| Executive Producer | Rob Liddell |
| Line Producer | Raewyn Dickson |
| Director | Duncan Singh |
| Producer | Jennifer Anafi-Acquah |
| VFX Producer | Thomas Welch |
| Composer | Paul Saunderson |
| Editor | Louise Salkow |
An Interview with Planet Earth
If the Earth could talk, what would it tell us?