PBS Terra
PBS Terra is the home of science and nature shows from PBS Digital Studios. Subscribe to explore the frontiers of science and tech, our minds and bodies, our planet (and beyond)!
Our shows:
Weathered: Science Communicator Maiya May investigates why we have more extreme weather and natural disasters than ever before and teaches you how to prepare.
Overview: Hosted by Joe Hanson, Overview combines incredible cinematography with science storytelling to reveal both the natural phenomena and human forces shaping our planet.
Untold Earth: In collaboration with Atlas Obscura and NATURE, Untold Earth unpacks the stories behind North America’s strangest, most unique natural wonders.
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Bison are back in the news, with the administration planning to revoke grazing rights for herds on federal land in Montana. Our episode of Women of the Earth examined the impact and importance of bison not just for the land and on communities with whom their lives are intertwined. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgVlY...
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Tornado Alley is moving. And scientists believe a warming Gulf of Mexico and a strengthening "atmospheric cap" are pushing the nation’s deadliest weather outside of the traditional “alley” into more populated, vulnerable areas: https://youtu.be/5UTQ4KrtVGc
We traveled to Wingo, Kentucky, to meet a survivor and talk to the experts who figured out this shift. Find out where tornado alley is moving and what preparations locals are making in Weathered’s newest episode.
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Hey Terrans! Now that we've won a Webby, we need your help with our #5WordSpeech.🏆 Winners celebrate with a signature 5-word speech, which is an iconic Webby tradition. Got a 5-word speech idea for Untold Earth or Overview? Share it in the comments, and we may say it during the ceremony!
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Terrans…we did it! 🏆 We’re officially Webby winners! Huge thanks to YOU for getting us here. We couldn’t have done it without this community. Catch the winning episodes now, right here on Terra!
Untold Earth- People's Voice Award in Video & Film - Science & Education Category: youtube.com/show/VLPLnNZYWyBGJ1EkVBXF9TLOKZv0VC9N1…
Overview: Who Killed the Colorado River? in Video & Film - Sustainability & Environment Category: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3Lt5...
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Happy Earth Day! The newest @eons episode will help you gain a whole new appreciation for our planet, and we want to share it with you! youtube.com/watch?v=PUDvZYXxMuQ Supermountains have only ever formed twice, far back in deep time, and they lasted for just a small fraction of our planet’s overall history. And both of those times coincide with some of the most profound evolutionary shifts in the entire history of life. Check it the newest episode of Eons and let them know we sent you in the comments!
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The latest episode of Overview is one of our favorites the team has ever made, and a perfect way to celebrate as Earth Day approaches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivoV1...
Examining Montana’s Berkeley Pit, perhaps the most toxic Superfund site in America, the episode dives deep (literally — there are submersibles!) into how this environmental disaster may actually end up becoming a beacon and blueprint for the future of environmentalism. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
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The hardest part of investigating the 2025 Guadalupe River flood was learning how preventable it was: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBE4v...
At locations like Camp Mystic and HTR RV Park, dozens of lives were lost, a haunting reminder that while we can’t stop flash floods, we can put systems in place to save lives.
In the latest episode of Weathered, we looked at how to create the most successful early warning systems. Systems that work when cell phone service fails, and how local heroes are using new technology to ensure nobody is caught off guard again.
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🚨 Time is running out to VOTE! 🚨 Help us bring home some Webby's! Terra is up for 4, and your vote could make all the difference. Choose your favorites below!
• Untold Earth: wbby.co/57587N
• Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm: wbby.co/57549N
• Overview: Who Killed the Colorado River? wbby.co/57571N
• Women of the Earth: Why Are Buffalo Returning to Texas After 136 Years? wbby.co/58923N
Voting ends April 16th. Don't miss your chance!
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Terrans! We’re excited to share that Terra has been nominated for 4 Webby’s! Here are the nominees and how you can VOTE!
• Untold Earth: wbby.co/57587N
• Weathered: Inside the LA Firestorm: wbby.co/57549N
• Overview- Who Killed the Colorado River? wbby.co/57571N
• Women of the Earth: Why Are Buffalo Returning to Texas After 136 Years? wbby.co/58923N
Now we need your help to win! Vote for your favorite show/category until April 16th. We’re grateful for your support! Thanks for watching!
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At least you'll be prepared! 😬 https://youtu.be/bZwB7kRhLIc
Currently, there is a collision of tectonic plates along the Cascadia subduction zone that has been building tension, and once it releases, it could trigger a massive earthquake. Scientists say there is a 37% chance it can hit within the next 50 years. Thankfully, we’ve made this compilation video with everything you need to know to survive “America’s lurking disaster.” Enjoy! 😅
This episode is part of our Earth-Month lineup! Check out our full playlist featuring new and classic episodes that explore the wonders of our planet: to.pbs.org/4vmk5DN
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