Unusual Phenomena
- Животные, Путешествия
- 10 episodes
- 2024
In the new project, host Anastasia Koval will present an unconventional look at familiar phenomena and natural events. Why, without tides, would life on land most likely not have developed at all? Which parts of the world’s oceans have the biggest waves? Which plants never bloom, and why? You’ll learn about this and much more in the series Unusual Phenomena!
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Episodes
Volcanoes Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, we’ll explore terrifying underwater eruptions that create astonishing volcanic islands. We’ll reveal the secrets of Earth’s interior and dive into the mysteries of tiny bacteria that have learned to survive in hot geyser waters. We'll also examine “carbonated magma”, explain what common pumice has in common with flowing hot lava, and demonstrate that even the most poisonous volcanic ash can be surprisingly useful. In short, we’ll prove that volcanoes — about which we learned so little in school — are undoubtedly among the most unusual and remarkable phenomena on our planet!</html>
Tides Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena,</i> you'll learn where on our planet the highest tides and the deepest low tides occur! You'll discover the secrets of ancient mariners. You'll understand where ocean whirlpools and river bores originate. Additionally, you'll find out whether tides occur on other planets — for example, those without water! So, we'll prove that tides are undoubtedly among the most unusual and amazing natural phenomena. Don't believe it? Then see you on air!</html>
Seasons Dubbing on request
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, you’ll learn why spring arrives later in Paris than in Russia, and how the polar night and nature’s awakening work! We'll reveal the secrets of bear hibernation and the avian GPS and find out whether seasons (winter, spring, summer, and autumn) exist on other planets. In short, we’ll show that the seasons we know are undoubtedly among the most unusual and amazing phenomena on our planet!</html>
Snow and Ice Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In the new episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, we explore how to stay warm in a snow cave, where snowflakes originate, and why melting snow over a candle isn’t as simple as it may seem. We also explain why snow can be not only white but pink. Additionally, we reveal where the snowiest place in Russia is and introduce the “Snow Gates of the Sahara”. In short, we’ll demonstrate that snow and ice are undoubtedly among the most unusual and astonishing phenomena on our planet!</html>
Coloured Sky Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, you'll learn whether lunar rainbows exist and where solar halos originate. We'll explore how the aurora works and the mysterious nature of sunbeams. You'll also discover what the planet’s magnetic field has in common with migratory birds. Most importantly, we'll prove that even the most familiar sky phenomena are undoubtedly among the most unusual and amazing natural mysteries!</html>
Waves Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, we explain where waves as tall as the Eiffel Tower originate and why no scientist can predict the behavior of the sea’s whitecaps. We conduct an experiment to help us confirm the wave nature of light. And, of course, we will see that waves are the most unusual phenomena on our planet.</html>
Fresh Water Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, we reveal the secret of the origin of fresh water on planet Earth and explain why life would be impossible without it. How does the structure of water molecules affect their chemical properties? What do icebergs and comets have in common? And where do the mighty Siberian rivers derive their power? In short, we will see that water is unquestionably one of the most unusual and astonishing phenomena on our planet!</html>
Precipitation Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, we discuss what river water needs to do to turn into a cloud and produce rain, where the wettest and driest places on our planet are located, how hail and snowflakes form, and how the appearance of destructive tornadoes is connected to rain clouds. We also explore whether rain of frogs is just a myth and how to create a real cloud at home! In short, we will prove that even the simplest form of precipitation, which we learned so much about in school, undoubtedly belongs to the most unusual and incredible phenomena on our planet.</html>
Wind Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, we explore how the wind blows, where the windiest and most windless places on Earth are! We’ll discuss why breezes and trade winds occur, how tropical hurricanes and the treacherous Nord-Ost are formed, and how plants, animals, and humans have learned to use the wind. We will also uncover the mysterious forces that spin the vortices of cyclones and anticyclones. In short, we will see that wind is undoubtedly one of the most unusual and incredible phenomena on our planet! </html>
Lightning Dubbing on request Subtitles available (Russian)
Unusual Phenomena • 2024 • 26 minutes
<html>In this episode of the series <i>UN-usual Phenomena</i>, we explore how the wind blows, where the windiest and most windless places on Earth are! We’ll discuss why breezes and trade winds occur, how tropical hurricanes and the treacherous Nord-Ost are formed, and how plants, animals, and humans have learned to use the wind. We will also uncover the mysterious forces that spin the vortices of cyclones and anticyclones. In short, we will see that wind is undoubtedly one of the most unusual and incredible phenomena on our planet! </html>