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Ancient Earth Was a Hellscape

Season 50 Episode 11

For millions of years, Earth was a fiery hellscape, inhospitable to life.

For millions of years, ancient Earth was a fiery hellscape of volcanic activity, totally inhospitable to life. See what our planet might have looked like before the atmosphere—a ball of rock and fire hurtling through space.

AIR DATE 10/4/23

Ancient Earth May Have Had Red Oceans

Ancient Earth May Have Had Red Oceans

Ancient Earth Was a Hellscape

Ancient Earth Was a Hellscape

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