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Mudslide Mayhem: Nature’s Power

In Mudslide Mayhem: Nature’s Power, the Go Jetters learn about mudslides. Ubercorn shares funky facts about mudslides, the roles of trees in preventing them, and how deforestation can increase the risk of these powerful events. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Go Jetters, a series that follows the adventures of four international heroes as they travel the globe visiting landmarks and solving environmental problems with Ubercorn, a disco-dancing unicorn.

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Earth's Epic Comebacks
In Earth's Epic Comebacks, geologist Iain Stewart explores how Earth's history of disasters has shaped life and sparked evolution. From dinosaurs thriving after a mass extinction to bacteria surviving an ice age, Earth has always found a balance between stability and chaos. Now, humans are changing the climate and marking a new era called the Anthropocene. The question is: can we protect the planet that makes life so incredible? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Earth: The Power of the Planet, a documentary series in which Dr. Iain Stewart discovers how Earth's forces can shape nature, species, and even the climate.
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Can We Stop Hurricanes? Exploring Innovative Solutions
The article "Can We Stop Hurricanes? Exploring Innovative Solutions" from BBC Science Focus explores futuristic ideas to mitigate hurricane damage. Scientists are developing methods such as offshore wind farms and cooling ocean surfaces to weaken storms before they reach land.