How the earth made us

The following programme may be of interest to you… 

How Earth Made Us -  BBC 2 9pm Tuesday 19 January   

Explores how geology, geography and climate have influenced and continue to shape human history. Each episode examines a different force…

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00qbvyc

 Iain Stewart tells the epic story of how the planet has shaped our history. With spectacular images, surprising stories and a compelling narrative, the series discovers the central role played in human history by four different planetary forces.

In this first episode Iain explores the relationship between the deep Earth and the development of human civilisation.   

Talking of the deep earth, it reminds me of my visit to Iceland and to Heimaey to see the youngest mountain in the world.  See our case study in our brochure page 19 on how the humans had to deal with this eruption in 1973.

Hope you'll be watching too!  Lorraine