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Solar System: Volcano Worlds

Season 51 Episode 11 | 53m 34s

Around our solar system, violent eruptions are shaping distant worlds. Discover the explosive forces that helped create some of the most dynamic worlds in our cosmic neighborhood – and what makes the volcanoes right here on Earth so special.

Aired: 10/15/24 | Expires: 11/13/24
National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Viking Cruises. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.
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Leonardo da Vinci’s study of human anatomy combine scientific exploration with expert artistry.
Leonardo da Vinci spends 14 years working on the Mona Lisa, the culmination of all his knowledge.
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