3: Colourful Planet | Earth From Space

Duration: 57'51''

Synopsis

From space, Earth is a kaleidoscope. Turquoise plankton blooms trigger a feeding frenzy, China turns yellow with rapeseed flowers, and mysterious green lights appear in the ocean.

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