Journeys into the Ring of Fire
2006 Β· 60m Β· Documentary
Touring the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim to discover how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped human history.
Episodes
1. Indonesia60m Β· Iain Stewart tours the Pacific rim to discover how the rocks beneath our feet have shaped human history. He visits the world's most awesome volcanoes in Indonesia.βΆ2. California60m Β· Iain Stewart tours the spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim and questions why Californians are prepared to live with potentially disastrous earthquakes and firestorms.
3. Peru60m Β· Iain Stewart tours the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim. In Peru, he reveals how the Incas were able to build a huge and successful empire.
4. Japan60m Β· Iain Stewart tours the perilous and spectacular landscape of the Pacific Rim, visiting Japan to see how the huge population live on small strips of coastal plain.More Like This
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