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Hawaii's Big Island: The Volcano's Gift

Season 1 Episode 107

The Hawaiian Islands owe their existence to a volcanic hotspot, whose spewings over millions of years have created the archipelago. Host David Yetman climbs over old and new lava flows to observe new lands emerging from the ocean. At night manta rays flock to the newly created seafloor of the Kona Coast.

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Host David Yetman accompanies archaeologists who explain the unfolding story of Tikal.
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The Brazilian city of Belem is a showcase of products from the great river basin.
Day of the Dead: A Mexican Celebration
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Celebrate the one day each year when deceased ancestors return, El Día de los Muertos.
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