Episode 130
Daily Planet · Season 17 · Episode 130
Today's Daily Planet is a special episode capturing the huge scientific response to the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Japan almost one year ago. We introduce you to a marine geologist who takes an inside look at the subduction zones that caused the earthquake. After the break, we find out how a drilling ship is getting to the core of things. Next, we give you all the answers in how to prepare for future natural disasters. All this plus robots who specialize in radiation damage, whirlpool recreations and a new invention in surviving future quakes, only on today's special edition of Daily Planet.
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Season
17
Episode
130
Air Date
09/Mar/2012
Air Time
—
Runtime
60 min
Overview
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Today's Daily Planet is a special episode capturing the huge scientific response to the earthquake and tsunami which devastated Japan almost one year ago. We introduce you to a marine geologist who takes an inside look at the subduction zones that caused the earthquake. After the break, we find out how a drilling ship is getting to the core of things. Next, we give you all the answers in how to prepare for future natural disasters. All this plus robots who specialize in radiation damage, whirlpool recreations and a new invention in surviving future quakes, only on today's special edition of Daily Planet.
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