Synopsis
Vivid examples of how our land and atmosphere behave, with a look at earthquakes, glaciation, rivers, coasts and deserts.
- Programme: World Physical
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2008
- Geography | Rivers
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Coast | World Physical
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Ice | World Physical
Ice | World Physical
Vivid examples of how our land and atmosphere behave, with a look at earthquakes, glaciation, rivers, coasts and deserts.

Plates | World Physical
Plates | World Physical
Vivid examples of how our land and atmosphere behave, with a look at earthquakes, glaciation, rivers, coasts and deserts.

Rain | World Physical
Rain | World Physical
Vivid examples of how our land and atmosphere behave, with a look at earthquakes, glaciation, rivers, coasts and deserts.

River Severn | World Physical
River Severn | World Physical
A feature on the River Severn.

West Wales | World Physical
West Wales | World Physical
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