Lift The Ice
We have long suspected that our cryosphere is hiding world changing scientific discoveries, historical mysteries, precious resources, rare viruses and even the key to the search for life elsewhere in the universe. But we’ve never been able to see all this - until now. These secrets are melting and a new world is emerging that will change our lives forever. This six-part adventure series unpicks the greatest mystery on earth today – what will be revealed when we LIFT THE ICE? Across six very personal journeys of discovery, we will follow a team of leading cryosphere experts as they climb, dive, rappel, ice axe and tunnel their way to the heart of an emerging global warming story - solving scientific and historical puzzles while showing you the very real future of the human race along the way.
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Duration: 6 x 60' 4K
Resolution: 4K
Seasons: TBC
Genre: Nature, Wildlife & Environment, Science & Health
Tags: Science, Environmental
Original Language: TBC
Producer: Beach House Pictures
Original Broadcaster: CuriousityStream
Year of Production: TBC
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