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Atmosphere

Episode 4 of 5

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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Sat 21 Sep 2024 12:00

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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

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