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Formed by ice: The North German Plain

Southern and Northern Germany are topographically very different. But why is the North German Plain so flat? It was shaped by glacial masses during the last two ice ages. Autor: ZDF/Terra X/K22/C. Eppelmann/E. Frank/S. Engel/Kawom/M. Heß Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more vide

The Viking Kiel Canal

Even in Viking times, the sea route between the North and Baltic Seas, the Kattegat, was notorious for its treacherous currents. The solution: a Viking-style Kiel Canal. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Hanna Kotarba/Pro in -Space/Jochen Schmidt Translation and dubbing: alugha Click here to see more videos: h

Influence of UV radiation on skin colors

The global distribution of human skin tones matches the intensity of UV radiation. At the equator, where radiation is highest, dark skin protects against radiation damage. In the north, on the other hand, lighter skin is beneficial. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Tobias Schultes/Albrecht M. Wendlandt Transla

Formation of the Baltic Sea

20,000 years ago, the Baltic Sea region was still covered by a glacier. A change in climate caused the glacial ice to melt. The first form of the Baltic Sea emerged: a freshwater lake. Today, despite its connection to the North Sea, it is considered an inland sea. Author: ZDF/Terra X/Nina Zorn/Anna

Caribbean: Geological powder keg

On the eastern edge of the region, parts of the North and South American plates slide under the Caribbean plate at a rate of about two centimeters per year. Even today, 16 volcanoes are still active over a long period of time. Author: ZDF/Terra X/R. Marel/S. Hillmann/C. Gerisch/A. Kindler/SpiegelTV

Saturn's Cyclones | NASA Planetary Sciences

Learn about powerful cyclones seen at Saturn's north and south poles in this video from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. From a distance, Saturn appears to be serene; however, the Cassini spacecraft has provided detailed views that show the planet's active atmosphere. A giant cyclone (with a diamet