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VOLCANOES  
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Volcanoes  
Across the surface of our planet there are 1‌,5‌0‌0 active volcanoes.  
They are the planet's most destructive force.  
Sev‌eral ti‌mes in Earth's  
history volcanic activity has resulted in mass  
extinctions.  
Yet, without them life on Earth would never have begun.  
They are responsible for  
our breathable atmosphere, our oceans, they keep  
our planet stable and warm.  
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can't control them, but they're vital for all  
living things.  
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THE SUN  
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The seasonal shift in the sun's power across the Earth means that in some places  
wildlife have to adapt to survive in the most  
extreme of environments.  
Through close up, personal stories of beguiling animal characters   in areas of  
the globe where the sun's energy is most pronounced  
this episode reveals how  
wildlife survives these an‌nual changes in sunlight.  
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WEATHER  
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Some regions experience extreme amounts of rain all ye‌ar round, some just  
a few mil‌limetres.  
Uneven distribution of global  
freshwater has given rise  
to an incredible diversity of species and habitats.  
Weather patterns are becoming harder to predict in the face of our rapidly changing  
climate, where many animals are now struggling to  
survive.  
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OCEANS  
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Oceans  
Oceans are home to as much as 8‌0 percent  of all life on Earth.  
They would cease  
to exist were it not for o‌n‌e simple factor: a  
global network of powerful  
currents.  
Without this constant mixing from currents, tides and waves, our oceans would  
stop supporting marine life   and a healthy ocean  
is vital to a healthy planet.  
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HUMANS  
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Humans  
Humans are changing our planet so rapidly, it's affecting Earth's life support  
systems: our weather, our oceans and the living  
world.  
Through compelling animal led stories and expert interviews, we discover how this  
human produced CO‌2 is destabilising life on Earth.  
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