Origins of Land - Earth in Motion 2016

22 minutes
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The origin of the Japanese archipelago seems to be replicated in the volcanic island of Nishinoshima in the Pacific. Take a look at the stunning active eruptions at night, and follow the glowing flow of the solidifying lava in the darkness to see in real time how land is formed.

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